UPS profit lifted by global network, supply chain
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United Parcel Service Inc.  on Tuesday posted a higher profit citing growth in its global business, supply chain and freight units, plus modest growth in its U.S package business despite a "sluggish" economy.
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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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UnitedHealth Group Inc. , the second biggest managed health care company, on Thursday said profit rose as its premiums outpaced the soaring cost of medical care.
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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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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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FedEx (FDX ) raised raised its 2005 profit forecast for a second time. The package-delivery giant sees $4.40 to $4.60 earnings per share, vs.
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Transportation management company Hub Group Inc.  said on Monday its quarterly net profit rose, citing higher freight revenue in its truck brokerage and intermodal services.
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FedEx Corp. , the world's top air-express shipper, on Thursday said quarterly profit more than tripled on strength in its international, ground and freight businesses, and the company raised its full-year earnings forecast.
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Diversified manufacturer United  Technologies Corp. UTX.N on Friday said quarterly profit rose  10.5 percent on improved aerospace demand and strong growth in  its Otis elevator business.
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Coca-Cola Co.  posted higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Tuesday, helped by strength in its developing China and India markets, and moderate gains in mature markets such as Germany and Japan.
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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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The company cited growth in its global business, supply chain and freight unit, as well as modest growth in its U.S. package business despite a sluggish economy.
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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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Third-quarter profit rose 5 percent, helped by sales growth in its U.S. retail market and Canada, the company said.
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Package delivery company FedEx Corp.   said on Wednesday that quarterly net profit increased  27 percent on strong international and U.S. economic growth,  beating market expectations.
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Package delivery company FedEx Corp.   said on Wednesday its quarterly net profit rose despite  slowing U.S. economic growth, with gains in its express,  freight and ground delivery units.
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Japan Airlines Corp., Asia&#39;s largest carrier by sales, had a sixfold jump in second-quarter profit as rising Japanese exports boosted airfreight demand and passenger numbers rebounded from last year&#39;s SARS-induced slump.