Jan 30 (Reuters) - Investment bank Lazard ( LAZ )
reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by
a strong performance in its advisory business.
Lazard ( LAZ ) posted a net income of $85 million, or 78 cents per
share, on an adjusted basis for the three months ended Dec. 31,
compared to $65 million, or 66 cents apiece, in the year-ago
period.