NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuters) - Ashland Inc. , maker of chemicals and motor oil, said on Wednesday third-quarter earnings rose, driven by a strong performance from Valvoline.
Net income in the quarter was $100 million, or $1.58 a share, compared with $93 million, or $1.29 a share, in the year-ago period.
The company also said income from continuing operations rose to $1.35 a share, from 59 cents a share a year ago. (Reporting by Euan Rocha)