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http://www.newsik.net/pics/04-19-200...97429-orig.jpg Chrysler says sale talks continue EARNINGS GAINS SHOW DRUG MAKERS REBOUND Merck s second-largest health insurer said profits hurt by stock-option problems. Shares plunged fell $2.16 to $52.05. HARLEY-DAVIDSON PROFIT DOWN Sagging U.S. sales and a strike at the motorcycle maker??™s largest production plant caused the drop. Shares rose $1.96 to $63.22. ALTRIA FIRST-QUARTER PROFIT FALLS The owner of Philip Morris domestic cigarette sales dropped off more severely than expected. Shares fell 64 cents to close at $69.44. BANK OF AMERICA PROFIT UP The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank said results were helped by growth in fee income. Shares fell 91 cents to $50.91 MERRILL LYNCH PROFIT UP 30 PERCENT The retail brokerage credited, strong revenue from investments and takeover activity. Shares slipped 55 cents to close at $90.11. AMD SWINGS TO LOSS Shares in the chip maker rose 37 cents, or 2.7 percent, to close at $14.28. CONTINENTAL, SOUTHWEST POST PROFITS Continental Airlines Inc. put more people on its flights and charged higher fares. Southwest Airlines Co.??™s gained from derivatives that hedge future fuel costs. Southwest shares fell 29 cents to $15.37. Continental fell $2.59 to $41.15. NEWSPAPERS WEATHER ROCKY QUARTER Three media companies all reported lower earnings. Tribune Co. shares fell 21 cents to close at $32.48, while Gannett shares slid 71 cents to $57.66. The New York Times shares fell 66 cents to $23.90, and Media General fell 57 cents to $38.52. Source: [url=http://www.thestate.com/101/story/41203.html]The State[/url] |
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