Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, May 6, from AP Financial News:
DENVER (AP) _ Natural-gas and oil producer Cimarex Energy Co. said its first-quarter profit more than doubled, topping Wall Street forecasts, on increased production and higher commodity prices.
CHICAGO (AP) _ Huron Consulting Group Inc.'s first-quarter earnings rose 4 percent on an increase in billable consultants, the financial and operations consulting firm said Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Beauty-products maker Estee Lauder Cos. on Tuesday said third-quarter earnings fell 4 percent as strong international sales were offset by weak U.S. results.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) _ Hannover Re AG, one of the world's five biggest reinsurers, said Tuesday that its first-quarter profit rose 23 percent on improved investment results and lower costs on disaster claims.
DALLAS (AP) _ Wireless communication company MetroPCS Communications Inc. said Monday its first-quarter profit rose 8.7 percent on higher sales.
NEW YORK (AP) _ Specialty insurer and reinsurer Max Capital Group Ltd. said Tuesday its first-quarter earnings fell 90 percent due to losses on alternative investments.
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (AP) _ FTD Group Inc., a florist network and Web site operator being acquired by United Online Inc., said Tuesday its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 3 percent, hurt by acquisition-related costs and other items.
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