United Technologies fourth-quarter profit rises
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Diversified manufacturer United Technologies Corp  said on Wednesday quarterly profit rose 23 percent, boosted by strong demand from the aviation and commercial construction markets, and affirmed its 2008 outlook.
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The company posted fourth-quarter profit of $414.9 million, helped by growth in emerging markets and the weaker dollar.
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The company's fourth-quarter earnings beat analyst expectations.
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The company said quarterly profit rose to $494 million despite a slowing U.S. economy, but it lowered its full-year earnings outlook.
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Diversified manufacturer United  Technologies Corp. UTX.N posted a 13 percent rise in  quarterly profit on Wednesday and lifted the low end of its  full-year earnings forecast range, helped by strong demand for  Otis elevators and aerospace equipment.
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Fourth-quarter profit rose, driven by a gain from the sale of some forestlands and strong results from its industrial packaging unit.
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The retailer said net income in the fourth quarter rose to $4.1 billion as its focus on low prices paid off. International growth also helped lift profit and sales.
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UnitedHealth Group Inc. on Thursday said quarterly profit jumped nearly 46 percent as medical costs stabilized, and the No. 2 health insurer also boosted its 2005 forecast.
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Stryker Corp , which this week said it was recalling some of its artificial hip products, on Wednesday reported higher fourth-quarter profit on increased sales of its orthopedic implants and surgical equipment.
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The company said its fourth-quarter earnings rose 43 percent, beating estimates, on increased merger advisory fees.
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UnitedHealth Group Inc  said on Tuesday that fourth-quarter earnings rose 3 percent, in line with Wall Street's target, helped by improved performance in its Medicaid plans for low-income Americans and its health-care analytics unit.
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Stryker Corp , which this week said it was recalling some of its artificial hip products, on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit rose 21 percent on increased sales of its orthopedic implants and surgical equipment.
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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Thursday its quarterly profit rose but missed analysts&#39; expectations as rising oil prices offset strength in its international and non-package businesses.
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Diversified manufacturer United  Technologies Corp. UTX.N on Friday said quarterly profit rose  10.5 percent as the construction boom in Asia boosted its Otis  elevator and Carrier heating and air conditioning businesses.
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Quarterly profit beat expectations on strong growth in its international, ground and freight segments.
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Insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc.  said on Thursday that second-quarter profit rose 22 percent, beating analyst estimates, as premium revenue increased and operating margins improved, but an important medical-cost gauge worsened from the first quarter.
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The company reported fourth-quarter net income on higher commercial airplane deliveries and strong growth in defense earnings, beating Wall Streetâs expectations.