Group's first-half net earnings jump 39% as movie business surges Sony Group has raised its full-year net profit forecast by 10%, helped by the success of its movie…

Group's first-half net earnings jump 39% as movie business surges Sony Group has raised its full-year net profit forecast by 10%, helped by the success of its movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita) TOKYO -- Sony Group on Thursday raised its full-year net profit forecast by 10%, as the blockbuster success of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and strong earnings from its gaming businesshelped lift first-half profit by 39%.