Electronic testing gear maker Agilent Technologies Inc (A.N) reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit with revenue from its semiconductor business showing the sharpest fall, and announced plans to cut 600 jobs.
Chief Executive Bill Sullivan said on Tuesday the global downturn is likely to be the most severe in 70 years, making it difficult to give an outlook for the current quarter. (Reuters)
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