Update 2: Avon 3Q Profit Up on Brisk Sales
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Avon Products Inc.&#39;s third-quarter earnings rose 33 percent, propelled by brisker-than-anticipated sales in Europe and Latin American.
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Eli Lilly and Co.  on Thursday said its third-quarter earnings rose as growing demand for its medicines offset higher spending to market recently approved treatments.
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Retailer Limited Brands Inc. raised its third-quarter profit outlook on Monday after reporting last week a 14 percent increase in sales at stores open at least a year.
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Johnson & Johnson  on Tuesday said second-quarter profit rose on higher sales of medical devices and prescription drugs, beating Wall Street expectations on especially strong demand in overseas markets.
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The investment firm reported strong third-quarter earnings.
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DuPont has its third consecutive quarter of higher revenue and earnings.
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Estee Lauder Cos Inc. (EL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday posted a 22 percent jump in quarterly profit as higher sales of anti-wrinkle creams, hair-care and cosmetic products offset weaker fragrance purchases.
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Diversified manufacturer 3M Co  reported higher operating earnings Tuesday on growth in its international businesses.
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Schering-Plough Corp. swung to a profit in the third quarter from a loss a year ago, even as sales decline slightly in the period.
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EchoStar Communications Corp. DISH.O  on Tuesday said third-quarter profit rose on an aggressive  campaign to add more new subscribers.
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Patterson Cos.  on reported slightly higher quarterly profit Wednesday on increased sales of its dental products.
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Avon Products Inc. (AVP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Friday posted higher quarterly earnings as business in Latin America and Europe helped offset weakness in the United States for the direct seller of cosmetics.
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Department store operator Nordstrom Inc. on Tuesday said third-quarter profit jumped on higher sales, inventory changes and lower expenses, leading it above Wall Street estimates.
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Rite Aid Corp. , the  third-largest U.S. drugstore chain, posted a higher quarterly  profit on Thursday as an income tax benefit and a gain on asset  sales offset acquisition costs.
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German drugs and chemicals group Merck&#39;s third-quarter operating profit rose by a forecast-beating 42 percent, helped by strong sales of cancer drug Erbitux and liquid crystals for flat screen televisions.
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Rite Aid Corp. , the third-largest U.S. drugstore chain, posted a higher quarterly profit on Thursday as an income tax benefit and a gain on asset sales offset acquisition costs.
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Tool maker Black & Decker Corp  reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Thursday as sales growth helped offset higher commodity prices, sending its shares up about 6 percent.