Still harboring doubts about the strength of the economic recovery? Well, it looks like you can put them to rest. Broad-based demand, a weak dollar that is boosting exports, and an improving job scene have combined to fuel a surge in corporate profits. Check out the first-quarter numbers. BusinessWeek's flash profit survey of 120 early filing companies shows that income from continuing operations before extraordinary items surged 22%, while revenues rose 12%. That's the second consecutive quarter of double-digit leaps in both measures.
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