Payroll services provider Paychex reported a 17-percent increase in net income on a 5-percent rise in revenue for the third quarter ended February 28. The company said improved economic conditions contributed to the improvements, although new company formation continues to lag. Paychex expects payroll revenue to rise from 1 percent to 2 percent and human resources revenue from 11 percent to 12 percent for the current fiscal year. Read more...

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