(RTTNews) - While reporting its second-quarter results on Thursday, Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) lifted its outlook for the full year. "We are very pleased with our second quarter results, which demonstrate our ability to dynamically adjust price to offset higher levels of cost inflation and drive margin expansion in the underlying business," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. "As a result of our strong performance and outlook for the balance of the year, we are raising our full-year financial guidance."