[Reuters] Hitachi forecasts 18.5 percent rise in full-year profit, in line with estimates - 05/10/13 06:54 AM
TOKYO (Reuters) - Hitachi Ltd forecast an 18.5 percent jump in operating profit for this fiscal year, in line with expectations, as the electronics conglomerate reaps the benefits of a weaker yen while projecting a pickup in economic recovery both at home and abroad.