UPDATE 3-Estée Lauder says affluent spend 'freely;' U.S., China strong
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Estée Lauder Cos Inc on Tuesday raised its full-year profit forecast, pointing to a surge in luxury sales and strong demand in the United States and China that is counteracting weaker markets like southern Europe and South Korea.
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