Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, Nov. 3, from AP Financial News:

Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. said Tuesday its fiscal second-quarter profit rose and topped Wall Street expectations, helped by increased market share and lower operating expenses.

By Martinne Geller

What follows is a roundup of corporate earnings reports for Tuesday, Nov.3.

Stocks ended lower Wednesday, despite a late attempt at a recovery, as disappointing readings on the service sector and employment situation, as well as a cautious outlook from Dow component P&G, fueled concerns about the economic recovery.

Stocks tumbled Wednesday following disappointing readings on the service sector and employment situation, as well as a cautious outlook from Dow component P&G.

Stocks tumbled Wednesday following disappointing readings on the service sector and employment situation, as well as a cautious outlook from Dow component P&G.

Stock index futures pointed to a slight rise Wednesday, despite a drop in shares for Dow component Procter & Gamble and a sharp rise in planned layoffs for July.