"Verizon and Inverness post profits" by Globe Wire Services | April 28, 2009
Verizon Communications Inc., the second-largest US phone company, yesterday posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates as customers spent more on services like text messaging....
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"Coca-Cola bottler's profits beat forecast" by Reuters | April 29, 2009
NEW YORK - Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. reported much higher-than-expected quarterly profits yesterday and forecast full-year earnings above analyst estimates, showing that steps to improve its North American operations are paying off....
Coke Enterprises said it cut costs, improved customer service, and raised prices to help improve its operations.
Translation: LAYING OFF WORKERS, INCREASING PROFIT MARGINS, and RAISING PRICES is called CUSTOMER SERVICE and is a GOOD THING according to the pro-corporate press.
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Well, this will bring a smile to your face if the Coke doesn't....
"Verizon and Inverness post profits" by Globe Wire Services | April 28, 2009
Verizon Communications Inc., the second-largest US phone company, yesterday posted first-quarter profit that topped analysts' estimates as customers spent more on services like text messaging....
Also yesterday, the medical diagnostics company Inverness Medical Innovations Inc. moved to a first-quarter profit, crediting improved sales from recently acquired businesses. The Waltham company's adjusted profit surpassed Wall Street expectations.
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Related:
"Inverness posts gain in fourth quarter" by Associated Press | February 19, 2009
WALTHAM - Medical diagnostic products company Inverness Medical Innovations Inc. said it swung to a profit in the fourth quarter on a boost in sales and less severe charges. The company earned $16.4 million."
Oh, they ALSO MADE PROFIT in that DISMAL FOURTH-QUARTER!!!
How did you do this last quarter, American? You still got a job?
