News Corp profit soars 95 per cent to $US183 million

News Corp’s profit soared 95 per cent in the second quarter to $US183 million. “Sales were up by three per cent, so just over $2.5 billion," Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood said. “The standout though – the performance of its Dow Jones division in the US. “The result also helped by REA Group, which is 61 per cent owned by News. “It increased profit 22 per cent to $250 million for the half-end.”