TOKYO -- Hitachi Construction Machinery shares climbed 7% on Wednesday after the company released first-half earnings that beat market expectations and included an upgraded profit forecast.
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An excavator and dump truck at work at a mine: Hitachi Construction Machinery upgraded its forecast for full-year net profit thanks to a rebound in infrastructure projects and rising commodity prices. (Photo courtesy of Hitachi Construction Machinery)
TOKYO -- Hitachi Construction Machinery shares climbed 7% on Wednesday after the company released first-half earnings that beat market expectations and included an upgraded profit forecast.