Raytheon 2Q report

WALTHAM, Mass. - Raytheon Co. reported second quarter 2009 income from continuing operations of $504 million, up 17 percent compared to $432 million in the second quarter 2008. Net sales for the second quarter 2009 were $6.1 billion, up from $5.9 billion in the second quarter 2008. (Source: Raytheon via PRNewswire, 07/23/09) Gulf Coast note: Raytheon has operations along the Gulf Coast.