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Alcoa posts slightly higher quarterly net profit


    BENTONVILLE, Ark. (Reuters) - Metals company Alcoa Inc on Wednesday reported a slightly higher quarterly net profit on flat revenue.

    The New York-based company reported a quarterly net profit of $140 million, up more than 1 percent from $138 million a year earlier. Profit per share slipped to 10 cents from 12 cents a share.

    Excluding special items, the company reported earnings per share of 19 cents. Analysts had expected earnings of 23 cents per share.

    (Reporting By Nick Carey; Editing by David Gregorio)