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Wed 11 Nov 2002Vodafone rises 13% on resultsShares in Vodafone increased in value by almost 13 per cent yesterday on publication of better- than-expected half-year results which show a strong rise in earnings and revenues at the company.The firm said profits before tax, goodwill and exceptional items rose by 41 per cent to £4.25 billion (€6.68 billion) in the six months to September 30th, compared to the first half of 2001.