Most U.S. apparel retailers on Thursday reported modest increases in sales at established stores for the month of May, amid warmer weather and improvement in economic conditions. Sales got a boost from Mother's Day, which is seen as the second biggest gifting holiday in the year after Christmas.

Mining equipment maker Joy Global, Inc. (JOY) reported Thursday a profit for the second quarter that halved from last year, hurt by higher charges and lower operating margins as well as a double-digit sales decline amid drop in order bookings.

Branded food products maker J.M. Smucker Co. reported Thursday a net loss for the fourth quarter compared to a profit last year, despite a sales growth, hurt by one-time financing costs associated with the Big Heart Pet Brands acquisition as well as higher commodity costs. However, both adjusted earnings per share and quarterly revenues topped analysts' expectations.

Network specialist Ciena Corp. (CIEN) reported Thursday a profit for the second quarter compared to a loss last year, reflecting improved operating margins and a revenue growth.

Branded food products maker J. M. Smucker Co. (SJM) posted fourth-quarter net loss of $90.3 million or $0.82 per share, compared to net income of $118.5 million or $1.16 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

Mining equipment maker Joy Global Inc. (JOY) reported second-quarter net income of $38.7 million or $0.40 per share, compared to $74.0 million or $0.73 per share in the comparable quarter last year.

Discount retailer Five Below Inc (FIVE), Wednesday said its first-quarter profit increased from a year ago, driven largely by a 22 percent jump in sales, with both earnings and revenues coming in ahead of Wall Street estimates.

Alcoholic beverage manufacturer Brown-Forman Corp. (BFB, BFA) on Wednesday reported a 6 percent increase in profit for the fourth quarter from last year, reflecting higher sales.

Brown-Forman Corp. (BFA, BFB) reported fourth-quarter net income of $140 million or $0.66 per share, compared to $132 million or $0.62 per share, prior year.

Apparel maker G-III Apparel Group Ltd. (GIII) Tuesday reported an increase in profit for the first quarter, reflecting strong sales growth, with earnings and revenues trumping estimates. The company also lifted its forecast for the full-year 2016, sending its shares up about 7 percent in the after-hours trading.

International fashion house Guess?, Inc. said Tuesday after the markets closed that it swung to a first quarter profit, as better costs control helped offset an 8.4% drop in revenue. The company's quarterly earnings per share also came in above analysts' expectations, but its quarterly revenue fell short of analysts' forecast.

Clothing retailer Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA), Tuesday reported a drop in profit for the third quarter, hurt largely by higher operating costs that offset a mediocre revenue growth and stronger margins. Both earnings and revenues for the quarter fell short of Wall Street estimates.

Medical device maker Medtronic plc, which acquired smaller rival Covidien Ltd., reported Tuesday a small loss for the fourth quarter compared to a profit last year, despite sales growth, hurt by charges, amortization and tax adjustments. However, both adjusted earnings per share and quarterly net sales topped analysts' expectations due to robust sales of its heart devices.

Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. reported Tuesday a profit for the first quarter that increased from last year, reflecting improved margins and higher sales at established stores amid increased customer traffic and average transaction value. Earnings per share topped analysts' expectations, while quarterly sales missed their estimates. The company also reaffirmed full-year 2015 outlook.

Dollar General Corp. (DG) reported net income of $253 million, or $0.84 per share in the 2015 first quarter, compared to $222 million, or $0.72 per share, prior year.

Wolseley plc (WOSCF.PK, WOS.L, WOSYY.PK) reported trading profit for the ongoing businesses of 195 million pounds for the third quarter ended 30 April 2015, compared to 151 million pounds prior year, an increase of 20.3% at constant exchange rates. The Group noted that Exchange rate movements were favourable in the quarter and increased trading profit by 11 million pounds. There was one additional trading day compared to the same quarter last year which contributed 6 million pounds of trading profit.

Apparel maker PVH Corp. said Monday after the markets closed that its first quarter profit rose sharply from last year, when results were weighed down by debt modification and extinguishment costs. The company's quarterly earnings per share, excluding items, also came in above analysts' expectations as did its quarterly revenue.

Canadian financial services provider Bank of Nova Scotia or Scotiabank, on Friday reported an increase in profit for the second quarter from last year. The results reflect higher net interest income, increase in banking and wealth management revenues, and the positive impact of foreign currency translation. Both revenue and adjusted earnings per share for the quarter beat analysts' estimates.

Discount retailer Big Lots, Inc. Friday reported an increase in income from continuing operations for the first quarter, from last year. The company also registered a surge in net income particularly as it had carried a loss from discontinued operations last year.

Canadian financial services provider Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS, BNS.TO) or Scotiabank reported second-quarter net income attributable to equity holders of C$1.76 billion, up from C$1.74 billion last year. Quarterly earnings per share were C$1.42, compared with C$1.39 in the same period a year ago.

Big Lots, Inc. (BIG) reported first-quarter income from continuing operations of $32.3 million, or $0.60 per share compared to $28.6 million, or $0.50 per share, prior year.

Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. (ULTA), Thursday reported an increase in first-quarter profit, helped largely by a double-digit sales growth and strong margins. The beauty products retailer's fourth-quarter earnings and revenues also topped Wall Street estimates.

Digital imaging solutions provider OmniVision Technologies Inc (OVTI), Thursday reported a drop in profit for the fourth quarter, as revenues dropped and operating costs increased. Nevertheless, both earnings and revenues for the quarter trounced Wall Street estimates.

GameStop Corp. (GME) on Thursday reported an increase in profit for the first quarter, as the video-game retailer's revenue and same-store sales rose, with both earnings and revenues topping Wall Street expectations.

OmniVision Technologies Inc (OVTI), Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $6.0 million or $0.10 per share, down from $15.1 million or $0.26 per share last year.

Avago Technologies Ltd. will acquire Broadcom Corp. for $37 billion in cash and stock, the two chipmakers said Thursday. The deal marks further consolidation in the semiconductor industry as rising costs and weak revenue growth force chipmakers to combine. Avago also reported a profit for the second quarter that more than doubled from last year. Earnings per share beat analysts' estimates.

Canada's second-largest lender TD Bank Group on Thursday reported a 6 percent decline in profit for the second quarter from last year, as higher revenues and lower provision for credit losses were offset by restructuring charges. However, both revenue and adjusted earnings for the quarter beat analysts' estimates.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF) reported a first-quarter net loss of $63.2 million or $0.91 per share, compared to a loss of $23.7 million or $0.32 per share, prior year. Excluding certain charges, the company reported an adjusted non-GAAP net loss of $37.2 million or $0.53 per share, for the first quarter.

Tate & Lyle Plc's shares were losing around 5 percent in the early morning trade in London after the food ingredients company reported Thursday sharply lower profit in its fiscal year 2015 with weak results of SPLENDA Sucralose and Bulk Ingredients. Further, the company said it sees flat profit for fiscal 2016.

Tate & Lyle plc (TATE.L, TATYY.PK) reported profit before tax of 51 million pounds for the year ended 31 March 2015 compared to 277 million pounds, previous year. Profit to owners on total operations was 30 million pounds compared to 273 million pounds. Earnings per share on total operations was 6.5 pence compared to 58.0 pence.