Norsk Hydro profit rises on solid aluminum sector
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First-quarter net profit for Norsk Hydro ASA rose 13% to $904.7 mil, due in part to divestment gains, favorable market conditions, and lower tax rates. Revenue however dropped by 8.1% as a result of lower oil and gas prices.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Statoil net falls 28% on oil, gas prices
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First-quarter net profit for Norwegian firm Statoil ASA decreased 28% to $1.27 bil, reflecting lower oil and gas prices. Revenue fell by 10%, and operating income dropped by 28%.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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