Earnings Roundup: Aer Lingus, AAON Inc.

By Associated Press
March 12, 2008 | Comments (0)

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Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, March 12, from AP Financial News:

DUBLIN, Ireland (AP) _ Irish airline Aer Lingus posted a stronger-than-expected profit for 2007 on Wednesday after a loss a year earlier, its last under control of the Irish government.

TULSA, Okla. (AP) _ Rooftop air conditioner and heater maker AAON Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter earnings rose nearly 1 percent as higher costs weighed down sales gains from rising demand and prices.

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said Wednesday that fourth-quarter earnings fell 6 percent as the teen clothing retailer's same-store sales declined in a soft retail environment.

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ Policy, management and technology consulting company ICF International Inc. said fourth-quarter profit edged up 4 percent on increased revenue from a contract.

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