Bear Stearns Posts 79% Profit Drop

Bear Stearns posted a 79% drop in net and said it may face SEC charges for anticompetitive practices in its bidding for municipal securities.

Credit Quality Worsens at Regions

Regions Financial’s net income rose 1.1% on year-earlier losses from discontinued operations, as the Southeastern bank’s credit quality continued to worsen.

Infosys Posts 9.2% Rise in Net

India’s Infosys reported a 9.2% rise in quarterly net profit as orders slowed, but the company was upbeat about its revenue growth in the current financial year.

Britain’s Tesco Bucks Retail Trend

British retailer Tesco reported a 12% rise in full-year net income and said it has made a strong start in the new financial year, in stark contrast to the overall sector.

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Wachovia Looks to Raise Cash

Wachovia CEO G. Kennedy Thompson is feeling buyer’s remorse over the $25 billion takeover of Golden West Financial. The bank posted a $393 million loss and said it is raising about $7 billion in capital.

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Crocs Cuts Its Forecast on Weakening Sales

Crocs cut its first-quarter forecast and lowered its outlook for the year based on worse-than-expected sales through March 31.

W.W. Grainger Earnings Climb

W.W. Grainger reported a 12% rise in first-quarter profit and boosted its annual earnings forecast amid rising market share.

Strong Sales Boost Eaton’s Results

Eaton’s net income rose 5.6% as acquisitions and overseas demand helped drive 12% sales growth. The industrial manufacturer also raised its 2008 outlook.

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