Alcon

American  

[al-kon] / ˈæl kɒn /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a noted archer who helped Hercules abduct the cattle of Geryon.

2. a Trojan warrior who wounded Odysseus while trying to seize the body of Achilles and who was later killed by Odysseus.

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Example Sentences

Alcon’s sales were in line with expectations and core operating margins better than forecast, the analysts say.

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Alcon ALC 3.99%increase; green up pointing triangle shares in Switzerland rose after the eye-care specialist reported an acceleration in third-quarter sales growth and confirmed its annual outlook, reassuring on its prospects after two guidance cuts earlier in the year.

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Zurich-listed shares in Alcon traded 6.3% higher in European morning trading, but are still down 15% since the start of the year.

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Top-line growth was driven by an acceleration in its equipment segment, but Alcon reported higher sales across its businesses.

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Alcon maintained its full-year guidance for net sales, profitability and core earnings, having lowered expectations alongside its results for the first and second quarters.

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