NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters Corp reported lower second-quarter operating profit on Thursday but higher sales across its main divisions, and said customers’ prospects were improving with the economy. The parent company of Reuters News said revenues rose 9% to $1.53 billion, compared to expectations of $1.5 billion. Adjusted earnings per share of 48 cents were above the 43 cents expected, based on data from Refinitiv. Writing by Nick Zieminski; editing by Carmel Crimmins Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.