Zings Of The Day (V, KFT, HBC)

Visa Inc. V reported better than expected earnings, but doubts continue about the payments network's ability to grow under regulation. I guess Visa isn't everywhere you want to be. Kraft Foods Inc KFT reported better-than-expected first-quarter profits yesterday, led by price increases. I figured it was because I keep eating 64 slices of cheese every Thursday as a way to celebrate inflation. HSBC Holdings HBC CEO Stuart Gulliver will announce a new strategy next week to help turn the bankZin around. Here's one to try. How about turning a profit?