Motorola Inc.’s earnings rose 103% to $114...

Motorola Inc.’s earnings rose 103% to $114 million in the first quarter, compared to $56 million in the year-ago period, the Schaumburg, Ill., electronics equipment manufacturer reported. The improvement was broad based, with an especially good showing in the communications and semiconductor products sectors. “We are seeing the benefits of improvements in total cycle time, including design, order entry, manufacturing and delivery of products,” the company said.