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Inflation tops small-business concerns (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

9 Jul 2008

For the first time in nearly three decades, inflation tops the list of worries for small-business owners, surpassing concerns about taxes, insurance and weak sales.

Alcoa Profit Tops Estimates After Price Rise (New York Times)

9 Jul 2008

Alcoa, the aluminum producer, reported second-quarter profit that topped analyst estimates as the company raised prices.

Alcoa's profit lower but tops Street forecasts (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

9 Jul 2008

Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc on Tuesday posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit, lifting its shares, as higher aluminum prices and sales volumes offset increased costs.