Dow Chemical

Dow Chemical (DOW) reported its third-quarter net income fell 28% on several one-time charges. Excluding the charges, net income from continuing operations almost doubled, topping analysts' estimates.

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Dow Chemical reported second-quarter earnings of 50 cents a share, compared with a loss of 47 cents a share in the second quarter of 2009. Sales rose 20% from a year earlier.

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The following is a round-up of news likely to affect stock prices today: Dow Chemical (DOW) said its first-quarter profit climbed to $466 million, from $24 million as revenue jumped 48% to $13.42 billion. Excluding items, Dow earned 43 cents a share, beating estimates of 30 cents per share. The...

Dow Chemical, the nation's largest chemical maker, says its first-quarter profit rose as it benefited from growing demand in emerging markets and price increases.