Earnings roundup: Honeywell, iGate
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Associated Press
April 18, 2008
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Among the earnings stories for Friday, April 18, from AP Financial News:
Top stories:
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ Diversified manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. on Friday reported that first-quarter profit rose 22 percent on higher sales, and contracts from Embraer, Gulfstream and Airbus.
Other stories:
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ First-quarter profit for iGate Corp. vaulted 71 percent on higher-margin revenue and improved billing rates, the information technology provider and consultant said Friday.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) _ Specialty mineral producer Amcol International Corp. said Friday its first-quarter profit fell 21 percent as rising expenses more than offset increased revenue.
MILWAUKEE (AP) _ Manpower Inc., one of the largest employment services companies, said Friday its first-quarter profit surged 27 percent, helped by favorable foreign currency exchange.