Earnings roundup: Ralph Lauren, Yelp

Earnings roundup: Ralph Lauren's profit rises; Yelp posts narrower 4Q loss

Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, Feb. 6, from AP Business News:

— Ralph Lauren Corp. posted a 27 percent increase in its fiscal third-quarter profit as the designer clothing company enjoyed continued momentum in spending among its affluent shoppers in the U.S. and improving trends in Europe during the crucial winter holidays.

— Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.'s net income rose 3 percent in its most recent quarter as it sold more single-serve coffee packs and brewers.

— Online reviews site Yelp Inc. reported a narrower fourth-quarter loss as visitors to its website and apps grew from a year ago, before it had gone public.