AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) is trading nearly 8% lower at the open.? The company reported a third-quarter loss of $162 million (48 cents per share).? A 40% increase in fuel costs and exchange rates played a role.? Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) and JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) are also trading lower.
St. Jude Medical Inc. (NYSE:STJ) is up 2.8% this morning after reporting third quarter results. ? Net income for St. Jude Medical Inc. rose to $226.5 million (69 cents per share) vs. $208.4 million (63 cents per share) in the same quarter a year earlier. This marks a rise of 8.7% from the year earlier quarter.? Other medical plays include Boston Scientific Corp (NYSE:BSX) and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ).
Shares of The Bank of NY Mellon (NYSE:BK) are popping 1.4% after announcing a 4.7% rise in net income.? Net income for the financial services company rose to $651 million (53 cents per share) vs. $622 million (51 cents per share) in the same quarter a year earlier.? The company competes with State Street (NYSE:STT), which is also trading higher on strong earnings.
Visa (NYSE:V) is down 1.3% after increasing its dividend by 47%.? It is the third consecutive year in which Visa has increased its dividend.? The stock now yields a dividend close to 1%.? Some major credit card issuers recently posted increases in the number of credit card payments that were at least 30 days late in September, following a steady decline in delinquency rates since early 2009.? Other credit card investment plays include American Express (NYSE:AXP), Capital One (NYSE:COF), and Mastercard (NYSE:MA).
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