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Mon May 19, 4:41 PM ET
Campbell profit up on Godiva sale, adjusted earns fall
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MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - Declining soup sales and higher prices for ingredients contributed to a difficult quarter for the Campbell Soup Co., even though a gain on the sale of its Godiva Chocolatier brand sweetened its bottom line.
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* Lowe's profit falls nearly 18 pct, lowers view AP - Mon May 19, 4:39 PM ET

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - If you are looking for a sign the economy is still in need of repair, you can find it at Lowe's Cos.
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A Godiva Gold Ballotin box of chocolates is shown in an undated file photo. (Stringer/Reuters)
Campbell profit hit by lower U.S. soup sales Reuters - Mon May 19, 9:59 AM ET

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Campbell Soup Co posted lower quarterly operating earnings on Monday as U.S. soup sales fell and commodity costs rose, but net income jumped due to the sale of its Godiva chocolate business.
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Two customers enter at a Lowe's store in Burbank, California May 19, 2008. Retailer Lowe's Inc reported an 18 percent drop in first-quarter profit on May 19 as the slumping U.S. housing market and softer economy hurt sales, and it cut its full-year profit forecast. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)
Lowe's posts lower Q1 results, trims year view Reuters - Mon May 19, 3:29 PM ET

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Retailer Lowe's Cos Inc reported an 18 percent drop in first-quarter profit on Monday as the slumping U.S. housing market and soft economy hurt sales, and it cut its full-year profit forecast, sending its shares lower.