Earnings roundup: Ford, Cash America

Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 24, from AP Financial News: Top stories: DEARBORN, Mich. (AP)--Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it lost $8.67 billion in the second quarter and will retool two more North American truck and sport utility vehicle plants to build small, fuel-efficient vehicles. Other stories: FORT WORTH, Texas (AP)--Cash America International Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit jumped 52 percent to top Wall Street expectations, as the pawnshop operator benefited from increased pawn loans and merchandise sales. WALTHAM, Mass. (AP)--Laboratory equipment and supply maker Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. said Thursday its profit rose 52 percent in the second quarter on strong demand for scientific instruments and solid performance in Asia. CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. (AP)--Casual dining chain Cheesecake... [read full story]