GE's profit rises 6.7 pct
Oct 21 (Reuters) - General Electric Co reported a 6.7 percent rise in quarterly profit, helped by strength in its power and renewable energy businesses.
Net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders rose to $2.10 billion in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 from $1.97 billion, a year earlier.
Earnings per share from continuing operations rose to 23 cents from 19 cents.
Total revenue rose 4.4 percent to $29.27 billion, the company said on Friday. (http://invent.ge/2epFCqf)
(Reporting by Rachit Vats in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)
