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Burger King Holdings Inc. said Friday its fiscal first-quarter profit climbed 2 percent, helped by strong sales worldwide.

Consumers overseas ordered limited-time Whopper sandwiches while U.S. diners sampled the chain's new products like its Steakhouse burger and Kids Meal.

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca PLC posted a 29 percent rise in third quarter net profit on Thursday as strong sales in emerging markets like China helped offset flat demand for its products in the United States.

Avon Products says third-quarter profit rose 60 percent, boosted by strong sales internationally, demand for new products and a tax benefit.

Cereal maker General Mills on Wednesday said profit fell 4 percent during the fiscal first quarter, as strong sales of products such as Gold Medal flour and Multi-Grain Cheerios failed to offset surging commodity costs.

General Mills has reported lower profit for its fiscal first quarter as strong sales of products such as Gold Medal flour and Multi-Grain Cheerios failed to offset surging commodity costs.

Jewelry retailer Tiffany says second-quarter profit doubled, beating Wall Street expectations as sales rose by double-digit percentages in Asia and Europe.

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer says profits more than doubled in the second quarter, driven by strong sales of midsize commercial jets and its new, popular executive jets.

The company said first-quarter earnings rose to $88 million on strong Spam sales and a recovery in its turkey business.