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National Business News
China Mobile says 2009 profit up 2.3 percent
BEIJING (AP) -- China Mobile Ltd., the world's biggest phone carrier by subscribers, said Thursday its 2009 profit rose 2.3 percent over a year earlier and warned it faces growing competition....
Nike 3Q profit rises, helped by improved sales
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Nike Inc. said stronger sales helped boost its third-quarter profit and its shares soared in after-hours trading Wednesday....
Clarcor 1st-qtr profit up 69 pct, misses estimates
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) -- Clarcor Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter earnings rose 69 percent as sales improved, especially in emerging markets like China, but the results missed Wall Street's estimates....