Oct 26 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Corning Inc. said Monday that demand is rebounding for its flat-screen television glass but the specialty glass maker's third-quarter profit fell 16 percent from a year ago as overall sales slipped.
Oct 22 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Specialty glass maker Corning Inc. reports its results for the third quarter on Monday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
Sep 16 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Specialty glass pioneer Corning Inc. said Wednesday it acquired laboratory equipment maker Axygen BioScience Inc. from American Capital Ltd. for about $400 million in cash to broaden its life sciences division.
Sep 16 - By Associated Press
Specialty glass maker Corning Inc. is acquiring Axygen BioScience Inc. from American Capital Ltd. for about $400 million in cash to broaden its life sciences business.
Aug 11 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Corning Inc. said Tuesday its output of liquid-crystal-display glass will be lower than expected in the third quarter after an earthquake halted glass production at a plant in Japan.
Jul 27 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Corning Inc. said Monday its second-quarter earnings skidded to $611 million from results inflated by a big one-time gain a year ago, but the specialty glass maker still beat Wall Street expectations on resurgent demand for its flat-screen television monitors.
Jun 30 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Specialty glass maker Corning Inc. said Tuesday it is getting a big lift from rising sales of flat-screen televisions, most notably in China.
May 28 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Specialty glassmaker Corning Inc. said Thursday it anticipates stronger-than-expected demand in the second quarter for its flat-screen television glass.
Apr 27 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Specialty glassmaker Corning Inc. said Monday its first-quarter profit fell 99 percent on slumping sales and a charge for previously-disclosed job cuts.
Mar 19 - By Associated Press
Specialty glass and ceramics maker Corning Inc. said Thursday it expects to turn a first-quarter profit, excluding special items, thanks to an increase in glass orders over the past several weeks.
Mar 16 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
The chief executive of Corning Inc., a specialty glass and ceramics maker, received total compensation valued at $7.54 million in 2008, almost 19 percent lower than in the previous year, according to a regulatory filing made Monday.
Jan 26 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Corning Inc. said Tuesday it is cutting 3,500 jobs, or 13 percent of its payroll, as demand slumps for glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers.
Jan 11 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
By day, Kishor Gadkaree puts samples of a honeycomb-shaped filter into a miniature gas chamber that simulates the insides of a coal-burning smokestack.
Nov 18 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Shares of Corning Inc. tumbled 7 percent Tuesday after the specialty glass maker lowered its fourth-quarter sales and profit guidance to reflect slumping demand for glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers.
Sep 3 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Shares of Corning Inc. tumbled 12.6 percent to a three-year low Wednesday after the company lowered its third-quarter sales and profit guidance to reflect a bigger-than-expected drop in orders for glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers.
Jul 29 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Corning Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit surged thanks to a hefty one-time tax gain and strong demand for glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers. But it forecast third-quarter sales below Wall Street expectations, and its shares dropped 4 percent.
Apr 29 - By Ben Dobbin, Associated Press Writer
Corning Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit tripled to more than $1 billion, exceeding Wall Street's expectations on soaring demand for glass used in flat-screen televisions and laptop computers. Its stock rose more than 3 percent.
Jan 27 - By Associated Press
Corning Inc. said Monday its fourth-quarter profit rose 11 percent, beating Wall Street expectations, with strong demand for glass used in flat-screen televisions and computers.
Oct 24 - By Associated Press
Corning Inc., the world's largest maker of optical fiber, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit rose 41 percent on strong performances from its display technologies and telecommunications segments.