Berkshire Hathaway's profit triples Warren Buffett's company said that its third-quarter profit tripled as the improving economy and stock market boosted the value of Berkshire Hathaway's derivative contracts.
AIG said Friday it was profitable for the second straight quarter as its core insurance operations continue to stabilize after the company's bailout by the government last year.
Toyota Motor Corp. announced Thursday a surprise profit last quarter and trimmed its projected red ink for the year, underlining a gradual recovery for Japan's giant automakers.
GMAC Financial Services, the main lender for General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC, said Wednesday its loss narrowed to $767 million in the third quarter.