Wal-mart sales top forecasts

Article Abstract:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. posted an improvement of 7.2% in its sales for the month of September 1999. The company's figures were helped by strong back-to-school merchandising. Wal-Mart's figures were slightly higher than what it predicted and also slightly higher than what analysts had expected. The company said that it expects to see a 5% increase in same store sales for the month of October.

All Other Specialty Food Stores, Discount Stores, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Abstract

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StoraEnso profit falls short of estimate; Nordic paper producer is hit by Asian crisis

Article Abstract:

Swedish-Finnish paper and allied products giant StoraEnso reports very low earnings for 1998. The $929.3 million earnings did not meet the company's expectations due to weak demand for pulp and paper in Europe and impact of the economic crisis in Asia.

Comment:

Swedish-Finnish paper and allied products company StoraEnso reports very low earnings for 1998.

Finland, Sweden, Economic aspects, Asia, StoraEnso

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Kimberly-Clark's net rises by 7.5% on volume growth

Article Abstract:

Kimberly-Clark Corp. posted an increase of 7.5% in its net income for the 2000 fourth-quarter. The company posted $455.7 million in net income for the period.

Kimberly-Clark Corp., KMB

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