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TOP STORIES

> Alcoa posts quarterly loss on aluminum price slump[nN07485652]
> AbitibiBowater secures waiver from lenders [nN07503768]
> Emerson CEO apologizes after cutting profit view [nN07373127]
> Defense stocks mostly lower after Gates proposals [nN07460056]
> US slaps 10 pct duty on some Canada lumber imports[nN07480239]
> Russia, Italy cement ties with new energy deals [nL7407475]
> YRC sees up to $185 mln in charges; stock plummets[nN07456442]
> SunPower, Xcel to build solar plant in Colorado [nN07441285]
> Strabag's profit falls on impairments, writedowns [nL7934105]
> Sistema sells Moscow developer stake for under $2 [nL7101067]
> Aker ASA says Aker Solutions deal to stand [nL735283]
> Airlines face quarterly losses as demand drops [nN07454947]

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