Emerson reported results for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, 2018.   First quarter net sales were $4.1 billion, up 9%, with underlying sales up 4.5% excluding unfavorable currency of 1.5% and a positive impact from acquisitions of 6%. Underlying growth reflected broad-based demand in global industrial markets, steady growth in North American air conditioning markets and favorable trends in global cold chain and professional tools markets.   Emerson’s trailing three-month underlying orders growt...