Boeing fourth-quarter earnings more than doubled as revenue climbed on double-digit growth in company’s commercial airplanes and defense systems businesses. Hess fourth-quarter profit tumbled 21% largely due to weakness in company’s refining business. Xcel Energy fourth-quarter net income fell 13% on lower utility revenue. PepsiAmericas fourth-quarter net income fell 31%, hurt by charges, lower demand for carbonated beverages and higher raw material costs. |
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