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Thursday, October 02, 2008
Monsanto Raises 2008 Earnings Outlook On Strong Performance
Wallace Witkowski
MarketWatch Pulse
SAN FRANCISCO -- Monsanto Co. said Thursday it raised its outlook for 2008 because of strong performance in its herbicide and seeds businesses. Monsanto said it now expects ongoing 2008 earnings in the range of $3.64 a share, and reported earnings in the $3.59 range. In September, the company had estimated ongoing 2008 earnings in the $3.58 to $3.60 a share range, and reported earnings in the $3.49 to $3.51 a share range. Analysts surveyed by FactSet Research estimate 2008 earnings of $3.49 a share.
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Specialists make money off the "spread," which is the difference between bid and ask prices on orders.
