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Sector roundup: Cosmetics makers, cruise operators

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May 1, 2008

Among the sector activity stories for Thursday, May 1, from AP Financial News:

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of cosmetics makers fell on Thursday, after Elizabeth Arden and Revlon reported quarterly losses amid a difficult consumer environment.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of cruise operators climbed Thursday after an analyst said consumers are still taking cruises despite softening economic conditions.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Online travel stocks mostly rose Thursday, though Expedia Inc.'s shares dipped after the company reported its first-quarter profit jumped but an analyst said company comments lead him to expect some softness in the second quarter.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of oilfield service companies declined Thursday, as crude prices fell and Cameron International Corp. offered a second-quarter profit outlook mostly below Wall Street expectations.

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