High Demand Lifts Southwest Airlines Profit
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The discount carrier posted quarterly net income of $162 million on strong demand.
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A surge in Airbus plane deliveries helped European Aeronautic Defence &amp; Space Co. to more than triple its profit in the third quarter, the company said Thursday as it raised its earnings forecast.
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United Parcel Service Inc.  said on Thursday its quarterly profit rose but missed expectations as shortfalls in its U.S. package business and rising fuel prices offset strength internationally.
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The airline posts its first profit in three years.
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Northwest Airlines Corp , which cut costs and raised fares, on Monday reported a third-quarter profit, shattering Wall Street expectations.
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Shares jumped nearly 4 percent after the low-cost carrier reported its first third-quarter profit in two years on higher occupancy rates and capacity.
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The airline said earnings were hurt by higher oil prices, strikes and special items, but said its operating profit rose as it attracted more passengers.
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Department store chain Dillard's Inc.   on Monday posted an unexpected quarterly profit, helped  by demand for upscale clothing as well as strong sales of  furniture in areas recovering from last year's hurricanes.
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The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company said that strong defence operations and increased Airbus orders had led it to lift its operating profit forecast for 2004 to more than 2.3 billion euros (3.0 billion dollars) from 2.2 billion previously.
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Federal Express raised its earnings forecast, citing strong demand for its international express, ground and less-than-truckload services.
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Southwest Airlines Co., the leading U.S. budget carrier, raised fares by as much as $10 each way to offset rising fuel costs, the company said on Monday.
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Ryder System Inc. R.N on Friday said  fourth-quarter profit rose on strong demand for truck leasing  and logistics services, especially in its fleet management  solutions division.
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US Airways Group  and JetBlue Airways Corp.  posted quarterly profits on Tuesday, against year-ago losses, as they took advantage of strong travel demand and higher ticket prices.
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Quarterly profit beat expectations on strong growth in its international, ground and freight segments.
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Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc.  said on Thursday quarterly net profit rose 17 percent, boosted by strong demand from the aerospace and construction industries.
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The company said third-quarter profit rose more than expected, boosted by higher aircraft deliveries, but it scaled back next yearâs forecast due to delays on its  787 Dreamliner.
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US Airways Group Inc.  on Thursday reported a third-quarter profit compared with a year-earlier loss, as the carrier charged higher average fares and demand was strong.