July 21, 2010

United Rentals Benefits from More Renting, Less Buying

United Rentals reports overall sales were down 9.4 percent from last year, but that rental revenues remained flat.

Eaton, a diversified manufacturer, reported a sales increase of 16% in the second quarter.

Airgas Board of Directors: Air Products ‘continues to grossly undervalue’ the industrial, medical and specialty gases distributor.

Ramp-up in military operations in Bell segment help boost sales for Textron.

Supply chain restocking boosts unit volume in the quarter for the power and hand tool manufacturer.

Here’s a look at some of the key trends noted in the second quarter results.