General Dynamics 4Q report

General Dynamics reported 2009 fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $618 million compared to 2008 fourth-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $630 million. Full-year 2009 earnings from continuing operations were $2.41 billion compared to $2.48 billion for 2008. (Source: General Dynamics via PRNewswire, 01/27/10) Gulf Coast note: Virginia-based General Dynamics has activities in the Gulf Coast region.