Earnings roundup: Nike, Research In Motion

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PORTLAND, Oregon (AP)--Athletic shoe and apparel company Nike Inc. says strong growth overseas, particularly in Asia, helped boost its fourth-quarter profit by 12 percent.

NEW YORK (AP)--Smart phone maker Research In Motion says its fiscal first-quarter profit and revenue more than doubled, fueled by strong sales of its BlackBerry devices.

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UNION, N.J. (AP)--Home furnishings and appliance retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal first-quarter profit tumbled 27 percent, as costs outweighed sales growth.

ZEELAND, Mich. (AP)--Furniture maker Herman Miller Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit rose 25 percent, helped by strong sales from overseas markets and a lower share count.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP)--With ingredient prices popping up like toaster strudel, General Mills said on Wednesday it has raised cereal prices and might consider other price increases, too.