Amazon Inc. (AMZN) announced Tuesday fourth quarter earnings that topped estimates, despite revenue coming in light for the period. The online retailer said fourth quarter profits $177 million or 38 cents a share, down from $416 million or 91 cents a share in the same period a year ago.  The slide in earnings was not as deep as analysts expected, forecasting earnings of 17 cents a share. Common share... 

Starbucks (SBUX) announced fiscal first quarter results on Thursday that topped analyst estimates as increased sales and store traffic fueled growth in the period. The global coffee house chain posted earnings for the first quarter that ended January 1 of $382.1 million or 50 cents a share, up from $346.6 million or 45 cents a share in the same period a year earlier.  The result bested analyst estimates... 

Netflix (NFLX) reported fourth quarter results on Wednesday that topped analyst estimates as U.S. subscription growth rebounded following the mass exodus that occurred due to price hikes last summer. The DVD and streaming video service said fourth quarter earnings totaled $40.7 million or 73 cents a share, down from $47.1 million or 87 cents a share in the same period a year earlier.  However, the... 

Apple Inc (AAPL) reported fiscal first quarter results on Tuesday that pummeled analyst estimates as earnings more than doubled from a year ago. The consumer electronics giant said first quarter earnings were $13.1 billion or $13.87 a share, up from $6 billion or $6.43 a share in the same period a year ago.  The result was well ahead of analyst estimates for earnings of $10.10 a share. Apple’s bottom... 

Texas Instruments (TXN) announced fourth quarter earnings that were down from a year ago.  However, the results topped analyst estimates enforcing the company’s belief that its recent downturn has bottomed. The world’s largest posted earnings of $298 million or 25 cents a share, down from $942 million or 78 cents a share registered in the same period a year ago.  Excluding one-time costs related... 

Google Inc. (GOOG) announced fourth quarter results on Thursday that sent shares tumbling in after-hours action as revenue and earnings fell short of analyst estimates. The internet search giant said fourth quarter revenue totaled $8.13 billion, up from $6.37 billion in the same period a year ago.  However, the result was shy of average estimates for $8.4 billion. Google sites represented 69 percent... 

eBay Inc. (EBAY) announced fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday that topped analyst estimates as revenue grew 35 percent in the period. The online commerce and payments giant said it earned $2 billion or $1.51 a share in the fourth quarter, up from the $559 or 42 cents a share earned in the same period a year ago. The fourth quarter saw a benefit from the sale of eBay’s remaining Skype stake; excluding... 

Alcoa Inc (AA) kicked off earnings season on down note posting a net loss for the fourth quarter that was slightly larger than expected.  However, the company did beat revenue forecasts for the period. The aluminum manufacturing giant said it recorded a $191 million or 18 cents a share loss in the first quarter, compared to a $258 million or 24 cents a share profit in the same period a year ago. ... 

Hewlett Packard (HPQ) announced Monday a large decline in fiscal fourth quarter earnings as the company took charges to shutter its smartphone and tablet businesses. The tech company said it earned $239 million or 12 cents a share, down from the $2.53 billion or $1.10 a share earned in the fourth quarter a year ago.  Excluding one-time charges, HP said it earned $1.17 a share, which topped analyst... 

Walt Disney Co (DIS) announced fiscal fourth quarter earnings that topped estimates as strong ad revenue and increases traffic at its theme parks fueled revenue growth. The entertainment conglomerate reported fourth quarter earnings of $1.09 billion, or 58 cents a share, compared with earnings of $835 million, or 45 cents a share in the same period a year-ago.  Excluding one-time items, Disney earned...