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> SPX Corp cuts 2009 profit view, cites weak demand [nN13367779]
> Royal Caribbean up as Obama eases Cuba travel [nN13378326]
> Sherritt shares jump as U.S. eases Cuba curbs [nN13409505]
> Bechtel sees new orders down in 2009 [nN13379942]
> US warship-builders endorse Gates plan [nN13377536]
> RiskMetrics backs CF in Agrium takeover dispute [nN13366279]
> El Al in talks to buy Montenegro Airlines stake [nVAS350895]
> Pirelli sees Europe tire market down 10 pct-report [nLC299600]
> Chile steelmaker CAP to invest $250 mln in 2009 [nN13343267]
> BASF to make open offer for 20 pct of Ciba India [nBOM477421]
> Police arrest 114 for suspected power plant raid [nLD592387]
> Egypt's Ezz Steel cuts output by 20 pct [nLD536375]

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