With Boost From Perchlorate, American Pacific Corp. Profits
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By Las Vegas Review-Journal  Feb. 14--American Pacific Corp. of Las Vegas on Tuesday reported a  first-quarter profit, reversing a year-earlier loss.   The chemical manufacturer said it earned $639,000, or 9 cents per share,  for the three months ended Dec.
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Comcast Corp. , the leading U.S. cable operator, posted higher quarterly profit and revenue on Thursday, helped by strong growth in subscribers across its video, phone and high speed Internet services.
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Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc said on  Wednesday that fourth-quarter net profit rose 76 percent on  favorable restructuring and tax benefits, offsetting lower  aluminum prices.
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Comcast Corp., the largest U.S. cable operator, on Wednesday posted a third quarter profit, boosted by high-speed Internet customer gains that offset slower growth in basic video subscribers.
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Another round of good results brings another boost in the stock price.
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The company raises earnings guidance, boosting the stock.
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The company reported net profit of $526 million on higher sales of agricultural and nutritional products in Latin America and it lifted its full-year outlook.
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Global mining giant Anglo American on Wednesday said its 2007 net profit jumped 18 percent to 7.30 billion dollars (4.96 billion euros), boosted by high output and soaring metals prices.
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Standard Life reports better than expected profits, helped by sales of more profitable pension products.
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Axa and Allianz both announce rising profits, boosted by fewer natural disasters and rising stock markets.
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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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August comps gave investors reason to celebrate.
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The retailer reports strong earnings and lifts its outlook.
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Anglo American reported a 76 percent increase in annual profit as it increased production capacity and benefited from higher metal prices. It also said it would buy back $3 billion worth of its shares. Anglo said profit for 2006 came to nearly $6.2 billion, up from $3.52 billion the previous year. Revenue rose 12 percent, to $38.6 billion. Excluding one-time items, Angloâs profit rose 46 percent, to $5.5 billion. The company did not break out quarterly results. âOur strong performance was due to increased production across the majority of our businesses and higher prices, in particular for base metals, platinum and iron ore,â the chief executive, Tony Trahar, said. Operating profit from gold rose 41 percent, the company said. Operating profit from diamonds was down 21 percent.
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OfficeMax Inc  posted a  better-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by  lower expenses and improved margins.
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American Electric Power said its third-quarter earnings rose 54 percent, helped by a warmer than normal summer that increased energy usage.
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Non-operating gains help Allstate post a quarterly earnings gain.