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Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) jumped over 5 percent in after-hours trading after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter. The Boise, Idaho-based company posted quarterly net income of $471 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $1.15...

McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter on Thursday. The Sparks, Maryland-based company reported quarterly net income of $97.6 million, or $0.76 per share, compared to $122.9 million, or $0.94 per share, in the year-...

Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) reported stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Wednesday. However, the company issued a weak earnings forecast. The Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin-based company posted a quarterly profit of $22.1 million, or $0.37 per share, compared to $35.6...

Shares of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) gained over 2 percent in pre-market trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its fiscal first quarter. The Rochester, New York-based company posted quarterly net income of $209.1 million, or $0.58 per share, compared to $171.3...

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) reported higher earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday, but the company's sales missed analysts' estimates. The Issaquah, Washington-based company reported a quarterly profit of $767 million, or $1.73 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $...

IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS) reported stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter on Tuesday. The Englewood, Colorado-based company posted quarterly net income of $59.2 million, or $0.86 per share, compared to $46.5 million, or $0.68 per share, in the year-ago period. On an adjusted basis...

Shares of Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) jumped over 7 percent in after-hours trading after the company reported stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter. The Beaverton, Oregon-based company posted quarterly net income of $1.18 billion, or $1.34 per share, compared to $962 million, or $1....

Shares of Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE: JBL) surged over 8 percent in after-hours trading after the company reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter and issued a strong forecast for the current quarter. The St. Petersburg, Florida-based company reported quarterly net income...

Accenture Plc (NYSE: ACN) reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter. However, the company issued a weak revenue forecast for the current quarter. The Dublin, Ireland-based company reported quarterly earnings of $737.6 million, or $1.15 per share, compared to $701 million...

Shares of HB Fuller Co (NYSE: FUL) dipped 7 percent in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company reported weaker-than-expected results for its fiscal third quarter and lowered its forecast for the year. The company now expects FY15 earnings of $2.23 per share, versus its earlier forecast...

Shares of Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS) surged more than 3 percent in after-hours trading after the company reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company posted quarterly net income of $37.2 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to $30.5...

FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: FDS) reported better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal fourth quarter. The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company reported a quarterly profit of $62.2 million, or $1.48 per share, compared to $55.4 million, or $1.31 per share, in the year-ago period. Adjusted...

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) reported stronger-than-expected results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday. The Memphis, Tennessee-based company reported a quarterly profit of $401.1 million, or $12.75 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $373.7 million, or $11.28 per share. Its revenue...

General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS) reported better-than-expected profit for its fiscal first quarter. However, the company posted a drop in its quarterly sales. The Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company posted quarterly net earnings of $426.6 million, or $0.69 per share, compared to $345.2 million,...

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter and lifted its earnings forecast for the full year. The Orlando, Florida-based company reported quarterly net earnings of $86.4 million, or $0.67 per share, compared to $503.2 million, or $3.81...