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Molson Coors Brewing Co. said Wednesday its net income increased by 9 percent in its third quarter on higher prices and cost cutting, even though it sold less beer.

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Brewer Molson Coors says its third-quarter profit rose 37 percent although revenue fell as consumers bought less beer but paid higher prices for it.

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Molson Coors Brewing and SABMiller say first-quarter profit for their U.S. joint venture MillerCoors rose 51 percent as sales of Coors Light, Miller Lite and other brands were helped by higher prices and fewer promotions.