Keyword: Q2 2012

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Petrobras Posts First Loss in 13 Years

04.08.2012 - Brazil's state-led oil giant Petrobras on Friday posted its first quarterly loss in more than 13 years, fanning concerns that the company, hampered by government intervention and...

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Fresenius May Lift Outlook Again on Rivals' Shortages

03.08.2012 - German healthcare conglomerate Fresenius may raise its 2012 profit outlook for a third time this year as its injectable generic drugs unit Kabi continues to benefit from rivals'...

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Chemtura Reports Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

02.08.2012 - Chemtura announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 and reported net sales of $845 million and net earnings attributable to Chemtura on a GAAP basis of...

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Huntsman Results Beat on Demand for Polyurethane Foam

01.08.2012 - Chemical maker Huntsman's net profit rose 9% in the second quarter, driven by strong demand for polyurethanes used in foam insulation. Net income rose to $124 million, or 52 cents...

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Life Tech Reins in 2012 Forecast

01.08.2012 - Life Technologies on Tuesday lowered the high end of its full year profit forecast and said revenue would come in at the low end of its prior outlook, citing unfavorable foreign...

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Pfizer Beats Forecasts, Helped by Cost Cuts

31.07.2012 - Pfizer reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings, helped by cuts in research spending and other costs, and affirmed its 2012 profit forecast despite the negative impact of...

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Bayer Lifts 2012 Outlook on Pesticides

31.07.2012 - Germany's largest drugmaker Bayer on Tuesday raised its full-year earnings outlook much more than expected as high grain prices fuelled demand at its farming pesticides unit and a...

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Strong Merck & Co Results Boost Faith as Generics Loom

27.07.2012 - Merck & Co reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings on strong sales of vaccines and treatments for diabetes and HIV, giving investors greater faith the company can weather...