Gatorad plant was temporarily shut down because their product sales had slowed & profits fell 9.5%
Google has delayed opening their new data center.
Dollar Thrifty has laid off 400.
Several retailers are closing.
But today I read this good news:
Earnings rise at Dollar Thrifty
By Staff Reports
11/5/2008 11:00 AM
Tulsa-based Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. reported Wednesday that its income for the third quarter was $18.9 million, or 87 cents per diluted share, compared with $11.3 million, or 48 cents per diluted share, for the same quarter last year.
Tulsa-based AAON reports record profits
By KYLE ARNOLD World Staff Writer
11/5/2008 10:22 AM
Tulsa-based Aaon reported record third-quarter earnings and revenue Wednesday, although the company warned that the rest of the year would be tougher.
Sales for the industrial heating and air conditioner manufacturer increased 12 percent to $79.3 million from the same period in 2007. Aaon’s profits jumped to $8.35 million, up 55 percent from 2007’s third quarter.
Aaon stock also beat analyst estimates by earning 47 cents per share, a dime more than expected.
Local aerospace suppliers could also see a rebound as Boeing Co. machinists returned to work this week after a lengthy strike.
Edited by Rogerdodger, 05 November 2008 - 12:37 PM.
