Starbucks reports falling profits

Sony Ericsson warns over profits
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson warns investors that its profits would be less than previously expected.

Wii raises earnings at Nintendo
Video games giant Nintendo warns that its profits over the year to March 2009 will be below forecasts.

Profits fall at General Electric
US giant General Electric reports large falls in profits at its consumer finance and industrial divisions.

Shares fall on commodity sell-off
Europe and Asian shares fall as investors cash in profits from record high commodity prices.

RWE profits disappoint investors
Shares in German power company, RWE, fall sharply after its latest annual profits disappoint investors.