P&G eyes stronger growth and fewer distribution spots
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Procter & Gamble Co.  said on Thursday that it should return to double-digit earnings per share growth in its next fiscal year and will cut the number of its distribution sites in half as it forges ahead with the integration of Gillette.
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Analysts see little need to spin off the retailer's commercial supply business.
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Although Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive posted big jumps in quarterly profits, only P.& G. issued a cautious outlook in the face of rising commodity costs.
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By George Chamberlin , Daily Transcript Financial Correspondent. Stocks moved higher late in the session on Thursday after Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE: PG) released a positive forecast for sales and profits.
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Company has another tough quarter despite a good market for drillers.
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The company is not flashy, but it may benefit from long-term trends.
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The company's strong operations don't excite the market.
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Wal-Mart said yesterday that it was considering new store sizes and types in the United States but played down the possibility of acquisitions as it faces slowing sales growth at its older stores and new competition from British rival Tesco.
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Procter & Gamble Co. PG.N on Thursday  backed its quarterly profit outlook, helped by sales of new  products and continued gains in developing markets.
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Can this drilling equipment company squeeze out more growth?
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The retailer narrows its focus, but its work isn't done.
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Limited Brands is cutting loose the brands that are dragging it down.
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The company's stock has had a rough few months, but the business still looks strong.
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The stock looks reasonably valued but some core businesses are struggling to grow.
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Sometimes great growth is where you least expect it.
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These companies want to shrink their share count, which could boost earnings per share.
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The cozy world of private equity is about to become a lot less comfortable.