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Nov. 1--Wright Express' stock shot up Wednesday after the company announced a new business agreement with Citi and earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations.
The South Portland-based company's stock closed at $38.70, up $1.90, or more than 5 percent, for the day.
Wright Express said total revenues grew 10 percent to $87.7 million and adjusted net earnings increased 40 percent for the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Adjusted profit for this year's third quarter was $22.4 million, compared to $16 million for the same time frame in 2006.
On a per-share basis, adjusted earnings were 55 cents a share for the three months ending Sept. 30, compared to 39 cents a share for the period last year.
Analysts ...