Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) reported $0.66 per diluted share compared with $0.48 per diluted share last year. analysts average $0.66. JWN in line

Net earnings were $146 million for the second quarter ended July 31, 2010. This represented an increase of 38.6 percent compared with net earnings of $105 million for the same quarter last year.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported, excluding items, EPS $0.67 compared from $0.52 in the prior-year quarter. analysts average $0.58. DIS beats by $0.09.

Progress Energy (NYSE: PGN) announced $0.63 per share, compared to $0.64 per share a year ago. analysts average $0.62. PGN beats by $0.01

Second-quarter ongoing earnings were $181 million compared to $181 million last year. The significant drivers in ongoing earnings per share were favorable weather, the impact of the repowered Bartow Plant.

Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX) reported Adjusted Diluted Income per Common Share from Continuing Operations (“Adjusted EPS”) of $0.50 versus $0.37 in the prior year quarter. analysts average $0.45. TWX beats by $0.05.

In the quarter, Revenues grew 8% from the same period in 2009 to $6.4 billion, reflecting increases at the Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments.