Honeywell Inc. said earnings rose 32% to...

Honeywell Inc. said earnings rose 32% to $57.7 million in the first quarter, compared to $43.7 million in the year-ago period. The quarter included a one-time gain of $5 million from an asset sale. The Minneapolis-based aerospace products maker and defense contractor said its operating profit grew substantially outside the United States, and also was particularly strong in its industrial, homes and buildings units, but declined in space and aviation systems.