Cost controls, emerging market growth boosts P&G profit

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Wed, 04/30/2008 - 06:41

Consumer products maker Procter & Gamble Co. said Wednesday price increases, cost controls and strong growth in emerging markets helped offset soaring costs of oil and other commodities as its third quarter profit rose 8 percent.


 

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