Lenovo says quarterly profits up 65 percent

August 7, 2008 By JOE McDONALD , AP Business Writer Lenovo says quarterly profits up 65 percent (AP)

In this Aug. 8, 2007, employees prepare computers on display at the Lenovo headquarters in Beijing. Lenovo Group, the world's fourth-largest PC maker, said Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, its quarterly profits rose 65 percent as strong sales in China and emerging economies offset weakness in the flagging United States. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

(AP) -- Lenovo Group Ltd., the world's No. 4 PC maker, said Thursday its quarterly profit rose 65 percent as strong sales in China and emerging economies offset weakness in the United States.

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