Noble (NYSE:NE) saw its profit climb in the second quarter, exceeding Street expectations.

Qualcomm saw strong fiscal third-quarter top-line growth of 28%, and profit that increased 17%, but the chip-maker “moderated” its full-year view.

eBay's (NASDAQ:EBAY) net income increased and topped Wall Street expectations in the second quarter.

Revenue growth helped Xilinx (NASDAQ:XLNX) reap higher profit in the first quarter.

SLM (NYSE:SLM) swung to a profit in the second quarter. Earnings and Revenue The company experienced stronger-than-expected EPS and revenues. The company reported EPS of 59 cents a share versus the 54 cents a share estimate and revenues of $1.4 billion versus the $717.7 million estimate. The

YUM! Brands' (NYSE:YUM) net income increased in the second quarter. Earnings and Revenue The company's revenues topped Wall Street's expectations, though the company's EPS fell short of predictions. The company reported adjusted net income of 67 cents a share versus the 70 cents a share estimate

For the second quarter, Stryker (NYSE:SYK) saw a rise in net income. Earnings and Revenue Both EPS and revenues failed to meet Wall Street expectations as The company posted EPS of 85 cents a share and revenues of $2.11 billion. Analysts were expecting EPS of 98 cents a share and revenues of $2.13

Kinder Morgan Energy Partners L.P (NYSE:KMP) posted a decrease in net income in the most recent quarter, falling short of analysts' estimates.

F5 Networks (NASDAQ:FFIV) reported increased profit for the most recent quarter, boosted by strong revenue.

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