Avon Products Inc. (AVP) reported third-quarter results with earnings of 36 cents per share. Earnings were below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 39 cents and down 30.8% from 52 cents reported in the prior-year period. Total revenue declined 3.5% year over year to $2.6 billion, attributable to an 11% negative impact from foreign-currency exchange, which was partially offset by a 5% benefit from volume. The number of active representatives grew 10% during the quarter. Sales of Beauty products declined 3%, primarily due to the negative impact of foreign exchange and declines across three of the four categories. Skin Care declined 8%, Fragrance declined 4% and Personal Care declined 4%, these were partially offset by a 4% growth in color cosmetics. In North America, sales fell 8% as units sold declined 5% while active representatives were up 4%. In Latin America, sales grew 5% as units ...

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EXC, a utility services holding company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to residential, commercial, industrial, and wholesale customers in northern Illinois.

The Board of Directors of EXC declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.525 per share on Exelon’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2009, to shareholders of record of Exelon at 5:00 p.m. New York Time on November 13, 2009.

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Gap Inc. (GPS) continues to see bullish Zacks Consensus Estimates. The current full year forecast of $1.40 per share is up 5 cents over the past month.

For 2010, analysts polled by Zacks are calling for earnings of $1.53 per share, versus last month's $1.48.

The company recently announced that it will return to television advertising in November and that it will continue to invest internationally, including: opening its first Gap store in China in 2010; expanding its Outlet store presence internationally; and launching online businesses in Canada and the United Kingdom in 2010.

"Old Navy's performance this year has shown what we can deliver through consistent products, re-invigorated marketing, and an enhanced store environment," said Glenn Murphy, chairman and CEO of Gap Inc. "With our improved economic model, we're ready to step up our investments and strategies to regain market share

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IntriCon Corporation (NASDAQ: IIN), a designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of body-worn medical and electronics devices, today announced that it will release its 2009 third-quarter results on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. CT.

Wilhelmina International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WHLM) announced today that multi-platinum recording artist, Fergie, has partnered with Avon Products, Inc., one of the world’s leading global beauty companies. Fergie is represented by Wilhelmina Artist Management in the fashion and beauty categories, including fragrances and

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Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS) announced today that prominent international production and distribution television executive Stephen J. Davis has been named President of the Company’s newly-formed, Los Angeles-based Hasbro Studios. The “virtual” studio will produce shows based on Hasbro’s world class brands, deliver new branded content and produce programs from top third party content creators. Many of these shows will run on the new television network created by the joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), that is planned to debut Fall 2010, as well as on multiple channels in international markets.

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Highlights include Avon Products, Inc. (AVP), Colgate Palmolive Co. (CL), Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB), The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (PBG) and The Proctor & Gamble Co. (PG).Despite the S&P 500 rallying 27.9% from the low close on March 9th, the market is still down 44.7% from the closing high on October 9, 2007. The global economic slowdown is negatively impacting the earnings and cash flow of many companies. However, some companies still have strong cash flow, and their Boards are sufficiently confident in the future to raise dividends.An announcement concerning an increased dividend in the current environment has positive implications for both the company's equity and bonds. In the Consumer Staples sector, five companies have announced an increase in the quarterly dividend in the last three months.On February 3, Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) announced a 5% increase in ...

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Quantum Of Solace, the latest James Bond movie, starring Daniel Craig and Olga Kurylenko, has just been released, and is supposed to have more product placements than any of the other James Bond movies. There are many publicly traded companies that have paid to have their product appear in the film and several companies that benefit from the Bond movie. Here are the components of the index:Ford Motor (F) for the Aston Martin, and the Ford Car that Camille drives.Heineken Holding NV (HKHHF.PK) for the beer.Diageo plc (DEO) for the Smirnoff vodka.Swatch Group (SWGNF.PK) for the Omega watch.Singapore Air (SINGF.PK) which owns 49% of Virgin Atlantic.Sony (SNE) Sony Ericsson cell phones, laptop and mobile phones.Coca Cola (KO) Coca-Cola Zero Zero Seven.Activision Blizzard, Inc. (ATVI) Quantum of ...