By Boris Ladwig, The Republic City Editor

Despite expected lower heavy-duty truck engine sales, Cummins Inc. on Friday posted its best quarter ever in terms of sales and profit.

Sales, at $2.8 billion, were up 5.2 percent from last year's record first quarter, while net earnings rose 5.9 percent to $143 million.

Shares surged nearly 25 percent early Friday, trading above $107, but fell and traded near $100 around noon. Shares had ended at $85.99 on Thursday, a record high close.
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