Apparel maker Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. said Wednesday it was maintaining its full-year earnings guidance, but issued a third-quarter forecast below Wall Street forecasts as it plans to shift advertising spending from the fourth quarter to the third quarter.

Fast food chain AFC Enterprises Inc. said Wednesday that its second-quarter profit held steady as a one-time insurance benefit bumped up results.

Longs Drug Stores Corp., which is being acquired by CVS Caremark Corp., reported slightly higher second-quarter net income Wednesday due to increased sales in its pharmacy benefit services division.

Casino equipment maker Bally Technologies Inc. on Wednesday reported strong gains in revenue and profit in its fiscal fourth quarter and the year, citing more customers and its increased presence in gambling casinos.

Salesforce.com Inc.'s fiscal second-quarter profit nearly tripled, as thousands of new corporate customers signed up for an online software service that supplants technology programs that must be installed on individual computers.

NEW YORK----Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation reported 2008 second quarter and year to date results.

Shares of Hewlett-Packard Co. climbed Wednesday as the technology bellwether shrugged off concerns about a potential sales slowdown and offered fiscal fourth-quarter guidance above what Wall Street was expecting.

Hot Topic Inc. said Wednesday it expects to earn between 12 cents and 15 cents per share for its fiscal third-quarter, as same-store sales continue to dip slightly.

Champion Industries, Inc. today announced record third quarter net income of $1,067,000 or $0.11 per share for the three months ended July 31, 2008. The Company reported net income of $1,031,000 or $0.10 per share in the third quarter of 2007.

Hot Topic Inc. on Wednesday said its fiscal second-quarter loss narrowed as revenue inched up slightly. For the three months ending Aug. 2, the teen clothing retailer lost $450,000, or a penny a share.

Specialty apparel maker Limited Brands Inc. said Wednesday that its profit fell by more than half in the second quarter amid a difficult retail environment, but results beat expectations as the company kept a tight rein on its inventory and expenses.

LISLE, Ill.----First Trust Strategic High Income Fund III today declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly distribution, payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2008.

AFC Enterprises, Inc. , the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® restaurants, today reported results for its fiscal second quarter which ended July 13, 2008.

BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. posted a slightly higher second-quarter profit on Wednesday and raised its full-year earnings forecast as frugal shoppers look for deals at discounters.

LISLE, Ill.----First Trust/FIDAC Mortgage Income Fund today declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly distribution payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2008, with an expected ex-dividend date of September 2, 2008.

Citi Trends Inc., which sells urban fashion and accessories at 36 stores in 21 states, said Wednesday it continues to expect profit between $1.10 and $1.15 per share for fiscal 2008.

LISLE, Ill.----First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2008.

LISLE, Ill.----First Trust/Aberdeen Global Opportunity Income Fund has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly distribution, payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2008.

LISLE, Ill.----First Trust/Four Corners Senior Floating Rate Income Fund has declared the Fund's regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2008.

LISLE, Ill.----First Trust Strategic High Income Fund today declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly distribution, payable on September 15, 2008 to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2008.