MOORESVILLE, N.C. & ATLANTA — Lowe’s Cos. has reported net earnings of $1.04 billion for the second quarter, an increase of 10.4% over the same period a year ago. Sales increased 5.7% to $16.6 billion, from $15.7 billion in the second quarter of 2013, and year-to-date sales were $30.0 billion, up 4.2% over the same period a year ago…
