News Headline Summary

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Q4 EPS USD 0.66 vs. Exp. USD 0.46

- Q4 revenue USD 10.84bln (may not compare with expectations).
- Sees year EPS GAAP USD 1.39-1.45.
- Q4 includes USD 0.54 per share loss on debt extinguishment.

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Print 12:46, 23 Jan 2013 - US Equities - Source: Newswires