Earnings roundup: Sara Lee, Adidas

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CHICAGO (AP) -Food and household products manufacturer Sara Lee Corp. said Tuesday its third-quarter profit doubled as higher sales prices and the weaker dollar's effect on international sales helped offset volatile commodity prices.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -Adidas reported first-quarter profit jumped 32 percent Tuesday as its acquisition of Reebock International provided more leverage with suppliers.

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) -Manufacturing, utility and diversified services company Otter Tail Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit fell 21 percent on weak health services and manufacturing results.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -Great Wolf Resorts Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter loss widened on higher operating expenses and announced Chief Executive John Emery plans to step down to pursue an opportunity in the private equity sector.

OXFORD, Mass. (AP) -Laser supplier IPG Photonics Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit rose on higher sales of lasers used for processing materials in microchips, medical devices and other industries, as well as strong European and Asian sales.

MELVILLE, N.Y. (AP) -Medical and dental supplies and equipment provider Henry Schein Inc. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit rose 20 percent year-over-year, helped by strong international growth.

NEW YORK (AP) -Tower Group Inc.'s profit surged 28 percent in the first quarter as the insurer collected more in premiums and generated better returns on its investments, the company said Tuesday.