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Ryder’s First-Quarter Profit Rises

Ryder System said Wednesday its first-quarter profit rose 8% to $51.3 million or 84 cents a share, from $47.6 million or 77 cents a year ago.

April 25, 2007
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ABF’s 1Q Profit Declines

Arkansas Best Corp. said Wednesday its first-quarter net income fell to $4.8 million or 19 cents a share, from $6.1 million or 24 cents a year ago.

April 25, 2007
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New ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Sales Rise 2.6%

New home sales rose for the first time in six months in March, gaining 2.6%, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

April 25, 2007
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Durables Orders Rise 3.4%

Durable goods orders rose 3.4% in March, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

April 25, 2007
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C.H. Robinson’s Profit Improves

Transportation and logistics firm C.H. Robinson Worldwide said its first-quarter net income jumped 25.6% to $73 million or 42 cents a share, up from $58.1 million or 33 cents a year ago.

April 24, 2007
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Michelin’s 1Q Sales Gain

Tire maker Michelin & Cie. said its first-quarter sales rose 5.5% on higher prices and demand from truck makers, Bloomberg reported.

April 24, 2007
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Diesel Drops 2.6¢ to $2.851

The national average price of retail diesel fuel fell for the first time in a month, dropping 2.6 cents to $2.851 a gallon, the Energy Department said Monday.

April 24, 2007