Amgen 2nd quarter profit rises; announces up to 2,900 job cuts
July 29, 2014 at 16:18 PM EDT
July 29 (Reuters) - Amgen Inc on Tuesday posted higher-than-expected second-quarter profit in a rebound from a disappointing first quarter, helped by strong sales of its rheumatoid arthritis drug Enbrel, and it significantly raised its full-year earnings forecast.