Driven by strong results across its operations, Boeing [BA] on Wednesday reported a big increase in its bottom line and a solid gain in the top line in its first quarter, and the company boosted its guidance this year for earnings and cash.Net income was up 57 percent to $2.5 billion, $4.15 earnings per share (EPS), from $1.6 billion ($2.54 EPS) a year ago. Stripping out various pension adjustments, Boeings core earnings were also up richly, $3.64 EPS versus $2.17…
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