Archives for May 8, 2006

← 2006

P&G ups profit but stocks tumble as sales disappoint

By  Simon Pitman

Procter & Gamble has reported a 37 per cent jump in its profits, but share prices fell after the company revealed that its sales had failed to meet with expectations on the back of inventory cut-backs by Wal-Mart and slower than expected sales in Asia...

Estee Lauder and Revlon both post big profit drop

By  Simon Pitman

Two of the leading cosmetic players in the US have simultaneously posted a big drop in their profits as they are hit by costs associated with restructuring plans that aim to shape up the businesses.

Study claims anti-aging efficacy of Elastatropin

By  Simon Pitman

A study carried out by anti-aging researcher Dr. Steven Lamm claims that an anti-aging cream developed by US-based DermaPlus that contains Elastatropin has 'very positive results'.

Valeant launches combined anti-aging and sunscreen line

By  Simon Pitman

Valeant Pharmaceuticals has launched two new products that combine comprehensive moisturizing properties with an SPF 30 sunscreen, tapping into the growing market for increasingly comprehensive multi-functional products that provide prevention with...