Gillette Quarterly Profit Rises
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Gillette Co. G.N on Thursday said  fourth-quarter profit climbed 13 percent, helped by sales of  its M3Power razor and blades.
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Nordstrom Inc.  on Tuesday posted a 34 percent rise in its quarterly profit, helped by a better-than-expected increase in same-store sales as the upscale department store chain focused on keeping a lid on expenses.
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Procter &amp; Gamble Co. (PG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) on Wednesday said quarterly profit rose 14 percent, boosted by demand for products like Head &amp; Shoulders shampoo and
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TJX Cos Inc  said on Tuesday that quarterly net profit rose, as it managed its inventories and drove shopper traffic with better marketing and merchandising initiatives.
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Insurer UnitedHealth Group Inc.   said on Thursday that second-quarter profit rose,  helped by higher premium revenue and favorable operating  margins.
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Cardiovascular device maker Guidant  Corp. GDT.N said on Thursday its quarterly net profit rose,  helped by sales of implantable devices to treat irregular heart  rhythms.
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Walgreen Co. , one of the  largest U.S. drugstore chains, posted a higher quarterly profit  on Monday, boosted by new stores and an inventory credit.
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Office supplies retailer Office Depot  Inc.  on Friday said quarterly profit rose, helped by  sales in North America.
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Washington Post Co. WPO.N said on  Friday that quarterly profit jumped, beating analysts'  forecasts, boosted by results at its Kaplan education unit and  television broadcasting operations.
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Power company Edison International  said on Wednesday its quarterly earnings rose, helped by higher revenue from its utility arm and higher income from its Edison Capital unit.
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Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc  said on Thursday that quarterly profit rose, as the brewer sold more beer despite the slowing economy.
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By Reuters. Procter &amp; Gamble, the maker of Crest toothpaste, Tide laundry detergent and other well-known brands, said yesterday that quarterly profit rose 14 percent on strong sales in all regions
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The home-furnishings retailer said first-quarter profit rose after customers bought less bedding and curtains as home sales slowed.
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NEW YORK: PepsiCo Inc., the world&#39;s No 2 soft drink company, said today quarterly profit rose due to tax benefits and strong earnings at its key Frito-Lay snack and North American beverage units.
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Quarterly profit beat expectations on strong growth in its international, ground and freight segments.
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Walgreen Co , one of the  largest U.S. drugstore operators, posted higher quarterly  profit on Friday, helped by higher sales and cost controls.
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Walgreen Co , one of the largest U.S. drugstore operators, said on Friday quarterly profit rose a better-than-expected 5.5 percent, helped by higher sales and cost controls.