But that wasn't to be. The results beat analysts' forecasts of 15 cents per share. PBG has met or exceeded Wall Street estimates for nine consecutive quarters. Synovus chooses Smyre Representative takes over as head of foundation Synovus Financial Corp. has tapped veteran executive Calvin Smyre to lead its philanthropic arm, Synovus Foundation. Smyre, who has been with the company since 1976, replaces Sam Wellborn, who retired earlier this year.
Health advocates say they're wary of the about-face by the nation's largest cigarette manufacturer.
Markets take step back in mixed day NEW YORK - Shrugging off weak earnings news, investors extended their buying spree in the tech sector Wednesday while dumping safer blue chips, despite Motorola's pessimistic earnings report. The Dow Jones industrials closed down 83.09 at 10,019.65. In doing so, Dow gave up some of Tuesday's 257-point gain. Do not republish or frame without permission. Click here to contact us .