Southwest Airlines Third-Quarter Profit Increases
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Southwest Airlines Co. reported a 12 percent jump in profit today, as its decision to buy fuel in advance helped insulate the low-cost carrier from rising fuel prices.
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Southwest Airlines Co  and Continental Airlines Inc , two of the largest U.S. carriers, posted higher quarterly earnings on Thursday as fuller planes and fare increases helped offset soaring fuel costs.
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Boeing Co  said on Wednesday third-quarter profit rose, helped by higher deliveries of commercial planes.
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Health benefits provider Anthem Inc. said Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose on membership gains and increased premiums. Net income increased to $242.
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Australian buyout target Qantas Airways Ltd.  raised its annual profit forecast for the third time in six months as fuel prices ease and demand for travel increases.
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Southwest Airlines and Continental Airlines posted higher quarterly earnings yesterday as fuller planes and fare increases helped offset soaring fuel costs.
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Northwest Airlines Corp , the No. 5 U.S. airline, reported a third-quarter profit on Monday that shattered Wall Street expectations.
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Xerox Corp. on Thursday said third-quarter profit rose as it cut costs and sales of its copiers and printers improved.
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Health insurer WellPoint Inc  said on Wednesday that third-quarter profit rose 7 percent, helped by higher membership and improved control of operating costs.
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The company Friday said it expected to post a profit in the third quarter, thanks to Improved pricing and product mix and higher unit volume, reversing a year-ago loss.
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Continental Airlines Inc  on Thursday posted a fourth-quarter profit as higher fares and more international flights helped offset soaring fuel costs.
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Diversified manufacturer United  Technologies Corp. UTX.N posted a rise in quarterly profit,  helped by strong infrastructure demand and a recovery in its  aerospace business, the company said on Wednesday.
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Costco Wholesale Corp., the nation&#039;s biggest warehouse retailer, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit rose 12.3 percent, aided by higher sales and membership fees.
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Diversified manufacturer United Technologies Corp.  posted a rise in quarterly profit, helped by strong infrastructure demand and a recovery in its aerospace business, the company said on Wednesday.
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Boeing Co  said on Wednesday third-quarter profit rose more than expected, helped by higher deliveries of commercial planes, but it scaled back its revenue forecast for next year due to delays on its 787 Dreamliner and slowing growth at its defense unit.
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Alaska Air Group said lower unit operating costs gave a sharp boost to third-quarter profit despite the industrywide impact of soaring fuel prices.
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Boeing Co  said on Wednesday third-quarter profit rose more than expected, helped by higher deliveries of commercial planes, but it scaled back its revenue forecast for next year due to delays on its 787 Dreamliner.