Category: Business

Big charge gives Kellogg hefty loss

By Yi Gu Kellogg Co., getting a lift from market-share gains at its domestic cereal operation, released better-than-expected fourth quarter operating earnings Thursday. In the

Hormel’s stock nearly doubled over the last year.

Hormel ends first quarter on high note

By Alison Martin Hormel Foods Corp.’s shares climbed Tuesday after the food maker turned in stronger than expected fiscal first quarter results. In the quarter

Size matters at the Chicago auto show

By Xiumei Dong With the drop in oil and gasoline prices, the auto industry is increasingly betting on larger size cars including SUVs, crossovers, and pickup trucks.

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TreeHouse Foods profit tops forecasts

By Sony Kassam Despite increased competition and an unfavorable pricing environment, TreeHouse Foods Inc. released fourth quarter results that outperformed Wall Street’s expectations Thursday. The

First American shares soar on earnings news

By Harvard Zhang First American Financial Corp. shares jumped Thursday after the title insurance company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter profits. In the latest quarter the Santa