Adecco's earnings increase 10% on strong sales, cost controls

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Adecco SA of Switzerland, the world's largest employment company in terms of revenue, posted a ten percent increase in second quarter profit. Revenue rose from 4.03 billion euros to 4.28 billion, an increase of 6.2 percent.

Personnel Supply Services, Employment Services, Adecco S.A.

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Zurich Financial posts 15% jump in net profit

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Zurich Financial Services of Switzerland posted a second quarter net profit increase by 15 percent to $1.17 billion from $1.02 billion last year. Strong revenues were due to increased performance in insurance business.

Financial Services, Finance and Insurance, DEPOSITORY INSTITUTIONS, Financial services industry, Zurich Financial Services

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ABB's Net, Hurt by Charge, Rises 2.5%

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ABB Ltd. of Switzerland posted a 2.5 percent rise in net profit to $204 million from $199 million last year. Reduced profits were due to a settlement pay out on a asbestos liability case in the United States.

Engineering Services, Engineering for Plastic, Rubber Prodcts, Engineering firms, ABB Ltd.

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