UPS Posts Higher Profit
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The shipping carrier reported third-quarter profit of $1.08 billion, a 3.7 percent increase from the same period  a year ago, on a modest rise in sales.
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Express shipping giant FedEx Corp. on Wednesday reported that first-quarter earnings more than doubled on sharply higher revenue and average daily package volumes to meet Wall Street expectations.
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The company said earnings jumped because of shipments recovered after a labor dispute and a rise in demand for specialty metals used in power plants.
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Procter & Gamble Co.   on Wednesday posted higher quarterly profit, boosted by sales of new products and continued gains in developing markets.
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Union Pacific Corp. (UNP.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the nation&#39;s largest railroad, raised its fourth-quarter earnings forecast on Tuesday, citing increased revenue from hauling commodities, sending its shares up 5 percent.
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FedEx Corp. said Thursday that second-quarter earnings more than tripled year-over-year, due to strong results in the company&#39;s express, ground and freight businesses.
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Procter & Gamble Co. PG.N  on  Wednesday posted higher quarterly profit, boosted by sales of  new products and continued gains in developing markets.
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FedEx Corp., the largest overnight package-delivery company, raised its 2005 profit forecast for a second time and said it will boost capital spending as economic growth bolsters demand for shipping.
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Colgate-Palmolive Co  on Tuesday posted higher quarterly profit, helped by strength in emerging markets and improved margins and savings from cost-cutting measures.
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FedEx Corp. (FDX.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the world&#39;s top air-express shipper, on Thursday said quarterly profit more than tripled on strength in its international, ground and freight
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Union Pacific Corp. UNP.N, the  nation's largest railroad, raised its fourth-quarter earnings  forecast on Tuesday, citing increased revenue from hauling  commodities, sending its shares up 5 percent.
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The company said profit in the latest quarter rose more than 10 percent on strong sales to mining, energy and construction customers outside the United States.
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Home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond  Inc.  on Wednesday posted a higher quarterly profit,  citing higher sales.
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Online retailer Amazon.com Inc  AMZN.O on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, fueled  by strong international sales and its free shipping offer.
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Internet service provider United Online Inc. on Monday posted a 42 percent surge in third-quarter profit  --  helped by expanding margins and lower telecommunications costs  --  and raised its earnings outlook for 2004.
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Pepsi Bottling Group Inc.  reported higher-than-expected profit on Tuesday, helped by cost controls and price increases, and raised its full-year forecast, sending its shares up more than 4 percent.
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Drug wholesaler McKesson Corp.   on Thursday reported higher quarterly profit as increased sales  from its pharmacy distribution business helped offset expenses  from acquisitions and restructuring costs.