Tronox Inc. (TRX), titanium dioxide pigment producer, said that its fourth-quarter net earnings increased to $7.6 million, or 19 cents per share compared with $6.2 million, or 15 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Income from continuing operations fell to $7.8 million, or 19 cents per share, from $12 million, or 30 cents per share, last year. Revenue declined to $326.3 million versus $346.5 million in the year-ago period.

Hardinge Inc. (HDNG), producer of advanced material-cutting solutions, said that its fourth-quarter net income increased to $6.24 million, or 71 cents per share, compared with $1.88 million, or 21 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue jumped 19% to $93.4 million against $78.5 million in the same period a year earlier.

K-Swiss Inc. (KSWS), footwear maker, said that its fourth-quarter net earnings declined to $10.7 million, or 30 cents per share, compared with $11.6 million, or 33 cents per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue climbed 1.7% to $93.8 million versus $92.3 million in the same period a year earlier.

Oceaneering International Inc. (OII), offers underwater drilling support and other offshore services for the oil and gas industry, said that its fourth-quarter net earnings increased to $29.8 million, or 54 cents per share compared with $19.7 million, or 36 cents per share, last year. Revenue advanced to to $342.4 million versus $288.7 million in the same period a year earlier.

Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. (FBR), investment bank and brokerage, reported a turn back to profit in the fourth quarter. Friedman, Billings earned $3.8 million, or 2 cents per share, reversing a loss of $271.6 million, or $1.60 per share, in the year-ago period. Revenue reached $176 million,against negative revenue of $114 million due to an investment loss in the same quarter of 2005.