News Summary: WellPoint's 2Q profit soars 24 pct

BIG GROWTH: WellPoint said Wednesday that it earned $800.1 million, or $2.64 per share, in the second quarter. That's up about 24 percent from $643.6 million, or $1.94 per share, a year ago. Operating revenue soared 16 percent to $17.6 billion, and adjusted earnings were $2.60 per share.