Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Whirlpool posts lower net as U.S. demand falls

(Reuters) - ATLANTA, April 24 - Whirlpool Corp. reported a slight decrease in first-quarter profit on Tuesday on lower U.S. demand for appliances amid a slower housing market.

The company also backed its previous forecast for full-year earnings. It said it still expected lower U.S. demand through the first half, with gradual improvement the rest of the year.


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