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Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc posted a fourth quarter profit on Friday, beating Wall Street estimates. The company’s bottom line totaled $2.04 billion, or $3.16 per share. This compares with $0.83 billion, or $1.29 per share, in last year’s fourth quarter. Excluding items, Delta Air Lines Inc reported adjusted earnings of $826 million or $1.28 per share for the period. Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $1.17 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts’ estimates typically exclude special items. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 5.8% to …

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