CL Reports 2Q FY2008 Earnings
Colgate-Palmolive has released its Q1 FY2008 earnings, exibiting stead growth in all areas except Home Care, which remained flat for the quarter.
News breaks that a number of fake Colgate-branded toothpaste branded products from South Africa have been dessiminated in the US. The fake toothpaste products contain a toxic chemical commonly found in engine anti-freeze solutions. Investors sell Colgate stock due to a potential negative affect on Colgate's core products and the company's own lackluster response.
A 9% sell-off in the Chinese stock market roils markets world-wide. The New York Stock Exchange suffers a major sell-off; despite recent highs, Colgate-Palmolive investors join the global selling frenzy.
Colgate's stock rises on the heels of its earnings report which beats analysts expections. Colgate's profit is driven primarily by strong global growth.