ebayeBay 1st-qtr profit, sales fall on weak economy

NEW YORK — EBay Inc. said Wednesday the weak economy led to lower earnings and revenue for the second consecutive quarter, but the online marketplace operator's results still beat analysts' expectations. The first-quarter numbers helped eBay shares shoot up 79 cents, or 5.4 percent, in after-hours trading, after they ended the regular session up 49 cents, or 3.4 percent, at $14.78.

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