The maker of Clinique and Bobbi Brown cosmetics had its biggest gain in five months, after saying first-quarter earnings were “significantly higher’’ than forecast. Estée Lauder said new products, growth in Asia, and improved exchange rates aided sales. It was also helped by lower spending and earlier holiday shipments. It reports results Oct. 30 and had forecast earnings of 23 to 30 cents a share.
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