EARNINGS
* Coca-Cola Co. said third-quarter profit grew 39% to $1.04 billion, or 42 cents a share, a penny better than expectations, helped by lower costs. Sales rose 7.9% to $5.54 billion, led by strength in Asia.
* Coca-Cola Co. said third-quarter profit grew 39% to $1.04 billion, or 42 cents a share, a penny better than expectations, helped by lower costs. Sales rose 7.9% to $5.54 billion, led by strength in Asia.
