EMI halts dividends amid declining sales

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UK music firm EMI Group PLC announced that dividends will not be paid out until the company's finances improve. Revenue dropped 15% in the fiscal year ending March 31, due primarily to lower CD sales, holiday merchandise returns, and Internet piracy.

Prerecorded records and tapes, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, EMI Group PLC

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Pearson boosts revenue outlook despite loss

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First-half net loss for UK publisher Pearson PLC reached $210.6 mil, driven in part by a charge linked to the sale of its government solutions business. However, officials expect its professional education sales to increase by 5% to 7%.

PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Publishing, Publishing Industries, Printing & Publishing, Publishing industry, Pearson PLC

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Aegis posts 17% rise in net, issues confident outlook

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Marketing company Aegis Group PLC reports net profits of $179.9 million in 2007, a 17% growth from the previous year. Article discusses the company's strategic plans, stock value, and expected profit in 2008.

Advertising, Marketing industry, Aegis Group PLC

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