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IBM(IBM Quote) reported earnings of $1.83 billion, or $1.14 a share, for the second quarter ended June 30, compared with $1.73 billion, or $1.01 a share, a year ago. Revenue for the quarter was $22.3 billion. Excluding certain one-time items, the company earned $1.12 a share. Analysts expected a profit of $1.03 a share on revenue of $21.9 million, according to Thomson First Call. The stock rose more than 4% Tuesday morning.

Safeco(SAFC Quote) said it earned $187.3 million, or $1.46 a share, for the second quarter ended June 30, vs. $247.5 million, or $1.77 million, a year ago. The company reported revenue of $1.59 billion. Income from continuing operations was $178.1 million. Analysts were expecting a profit of $1.21 a share on revenue of $1.55 billion, according to Thomson First Call. The insurer also announced that CEO Mike McGavick will step down as of Aug. 31, but will retain his duties as chairman of the board and will provide transitional help through the end of this year. The stock rose about half a percent after hours.

Distributed Energy Systems(DESC Quote) raised its second-quarter and full-year guidance, citing increased books and a growing backlog at its subsidiary Northern Power. The company said it now expects second-quarter revenue to be greater than $10 million, compared with revenue of $4.3 million a year ago. Distributed Energy Systems anticipates full-year revenue to be in the $40 million range, vs. its previous forecast of $30 million. The stock surged almost 23% Tuesday morning. ...