Sony said on Friday its operating profit rose 73% in the July-September quarter, with strong sales in its game and network business helping to offset weakness in movies. Sony, whose businesses also include music and chips,

Sony’s profit surged 69% in July-September on the back of strong sales of its image sensors, games, music and network services.

Growth in operating profit was led by its game, image-sensor and financial businesses. Sony raised its revenue forecast for th

Sony reported on Friday a 73% rise in group operating profit in the July-September quarter, buoyed by strong sales in its game and network business. Sony, whose businesses includes music, movies, games and chips,

Sony's net profit jumped in the second quarter thanks to stronger sales in gaming, music and imaging sensors, the PlayStation maker said Friday but left its annual profit forecasts unchanged.

Sony raised sales guidance for the full year and posted operating profit that smashed analyst expectations after a strong quarter for its gaming business.