America Online Inc., Dulles, VA, last week reported a stronger-than-expected third quarter bolstered by healthy gains in its subscriber base, ad revenue and electronic commerce. AOL reported a net income for the quarter ended March 31– including special charges and without including certain tax benefits for which the company qualifies — of $18.6 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, vs. a loss of $4.7 million for the same period in 1997.
