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China Daily | Updated: 2009-07-23 07:57
Boeing profit rises
Boeing Co said its quarterly profit increased more than expected, driven by growth in defense programs.
The world's No 2 planemaker said second-quarter net profit rose to $998 million, or $1.41 per share, from $852 million, or $1.16, a year earlier. Analysts expected profit of $1.21 per share, according to Reuters Estimates.
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