General Cable reported first quarter revenue rise of 55% to $1.57 billion and earnings surge of 74% to $65.8 million and earnings per share increased to $1.21 from 71 cents. The company guided second quarter revenue between $1.70 and $1.80 billion and earnings per share between $1.20 and $1.30 compared to $1.07 in the second quarter of 2007. |