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OfficeMax moves to 3Q profit but misses estimates Nicor profit down 21 percent in second quarter despite improving distribution businessNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Nicor said Friday that its second-quarter earnings fell 21 percent as improved performance in its gas distribution business was not enough to offset a smaller profit from its shipping operations and lower corporate operating results. Gas distributor Nicor affirms 2009 profit outlook of $2.54-$2.74 per shareNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Nicor on Friday affirmed its 2009 profit outlook, saying it is starting to see the positive effect of higher rates in its natural gas distribution business. OfficeMax 1st-quarter profit falls 79 percent but beats expectations, helped by cost cuttingNAPERVILLE, Ill. — Office-supply retailer OfficeMax Inc. said Thursday that profit fell 79 percent as weak demand from consumers and small businesses persisted. But cost-cutting efforts helped the retailer post results that sharply beat analyst expectations. |