Apple sees profits beat forecast

Electronic Arts warns on profits
Video game giant Electronic Arts issues another profit warning after holiday sales fall short of expectations.

Downturn to hit Philips profits
Electronics giant Philips says the downturn is without "recent comparison" and that its revenue will be less than expected.

HP's profits exceed expectations
The world's biggest PC maker, Hewlett-Packard, has revealed better-than-expected net profit in the fourth quarter.

Starbucks sees profits evaporate
Starbucks' fourth-quarter profit is almost wiped out by the cost of closing under-performing outlets and falling customer numbers.

British Airways profits plummet
Half-year profits at British Airways fall 91.6% to £52m, with the airline blaming "incredibly difficult trading conditions".