Ford recorded a wholly unexpected profit for the third quarter of nearly $1 billion, thanks in large part to a huge improvement in its North American operations.

Ford第三季度盈利额达到出人意料的10亿美元，很大程度上要归因于其在北美市场运营的巨大改进。

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In corporate news, Lowe's Companies Inc. reported a 19 percent rise in profit on tight cost controls, but the home improvement retailer trimmed its full-year earnings forecast.

企业新闻方面，美国家居建材类零售商洛斯公司(Lowe ' s Companies)公布利润增长19%，主要是因为严格控制运营成本，不过同时下调了全年收益预期。

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The modern logistics, commonly considered as "the third profit resource" beside the reduction of material consumption and improvement of productivity in enterprises, appears all over the world.

被普遍认为企业在降低物质消耗、提高劳动生产率以外的“第三利润源”的现代物流业在世界范围内广泛兴起。

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The company saw a significant improvement in the operating profit margin.

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Thomas Cook said plans to stabilise the business in the UK were now complete, with the closure of 149 shops contributing to significant cost savings and an improvement in profit margins.

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However, management assumed that those interpersonal skills would translate into added value or profit to the company, perhaps through a reduction in transaction costs or an improvement to company culture.

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