Public Service Enterprise Group said its third-quarter profit rose 48% on improved results from its power generation business and higher overall sales. Newmont Mining said third-quarter profit climbed 57% as surging gold prices overshadowed declining sales volume. Patterson-UTI Energy quarterly earnings surged 75% on strong demand for company’s contract drilling services. MasterCard third-quarter profit climbed 82%, on increased revenue and a higher number of purchases worldwide. |
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