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ConAgra stock rises after its boosts profit forecast

The maker of Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn and Banquet frozen meals raised its quarterly dividend and boosted its full-year profit forecast. Chief executive Gary Rodkin said the company’s first-quarter results showed a ‘‘strong start to fiscal 2013’’ and cited gains in its potato business and contributions from acquisitions.