Earnings roundup: Stryker, United Technologies

Among the earnings stories for Thursday, July 17, from AP Financial News:

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) _ Medical device maker Stryker Corp. said Thursday its second-quarter profit rose nearly 14 percent as sales of its orthopedic implants and surgical equipment grew.

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ United Technologies Corp.'s second-quarter profit rose 11 percent as the maker of everything from jet engines to ventilation systems reported brisk business at Otis elevator and strong orders for its Carrier air conditioners.

PITTSBURGH (AP) _ iGATE Corp. reported a four-fold jump in second-quarter earnings Thursday, driven by strong growth in its global solutions business.

NEW YORK (AP) _ Shares of USA Truck Inc. accelerated Thursday after the company said its second-quarter earnings jumped 32 percent and trumped Wall Street's expectations.

NEW YORK (AP) _ Harley-Davidson Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter profit fell sharply as a weak economy, record-high gas prices and lower consumer confidence continued to hobble the iconic motorcycle maker's shipments and sales.

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