Nextel 3Q Profits Increase 69 Percent
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Nextel Communications Inc., the wireless telephone service provider, reported a 69 percent increase in profits in the third quarter, thanks to continued customer growth as well as a one-time tax benefit, and boosted guidance for the year.
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Qualcomm Inc. on Friday raised its  quarterly profit forecast due to strong demand for its mobile  phone technology.
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Verizon Communications Inc  said on Monday that quarterly revenue rose due to strong wireless and Internet subscriber growth, although profit fell after merger-related costs and other items.
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RESTON, Va. -- Sprint Nextel Corp., the nation's third largest wireless carrier, said Wednesday that fourth-quarter profits rose 33 percent on stronger revenue, but the company continued to lose high-quality subscribers.
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McDonald&#39;s Corp., the world&#39;s largest restaurant chain, said third-quarter profit rose to about 61 cents a share, beating analysts&#39; estimates, on higher sales in the US and a lower tax rate.
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The company said third-quarter profit rose more than expected, boosted by higher aircraft deliveries, but it scaled back next yearâs forecast due to delays on its  787 Dreamliner.
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The health insurer Aetna posted a better-than-expected third-quarter profit yesterday as membership increased, and it projected that next yearâs earnings would grow faster than Wall Street expected.
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The phone company reported an 89 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit, bolstered by a benefit related to income tax.
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U.S. phone company Qwest Communications International Inc  on Tuesday reported an 89 percent rise in fourth-quarter profit, boosted by a benefit related to income tax.
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Health insurer WellPoint Inc  said on Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose 7 percent, helped by higher membership and improved control of operating costs.
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WATERLOO, ONTARIO - Research in Motion (RIM) reported Tuesday its third-quarter profits more than quintupled amid escalating demand for its BlackBerry wireless e-mail device.
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Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp  said on Wednesday third-quarter profit rose more than expected, helped by strong sales at its information technology and shipbuilding units.
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Operating revenue at Verizon Communications increased 6.7 percent in the third quarter. Its wireless joint venture with Vodafone, Verizon Wireless, accounted for 40 percent of its revenue, with
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OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald&#39;s Corp. said Wednesday it expects to earn 61 cents per share in the third quarter, helped by a lower tax rate and increased sales worldwide.
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Nextel Communications Inc. yesterday reported improved profit and revenue during its third quarter as it boosted its subscriber base to 14.
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Verizon Communications Inc  said  on Monday its quarterly revenue rose due to strong wireless  subscriber growth, although profit fell after merger-related  costs and other items.
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Diversified manufacturer 3M Co  reported higher operating earnings on Tuesday as the industrial and consumer bellwether saw growth in its health-care and international businesses.