Job-posting website Monster posted a slim profit for the fourth quarter as a jump in revenue was offset by costs related to its buy of HotJobs. Monster’s net income of $501,000, or break-even per share, compared to a loss of $2 million, or 2 cents per share, a year ago. Analysts had expected earnings of 7 cents a share. Monster said it expects earnings per share to rise from 1 cent to 4 cents in the first quarter.
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