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1 That wasn't enough to offset a surge in operating expenses during the period.
2 Rivals Lafarge and HeidelbergCement also posted disappointing earnings after price rises failed to offset a surge in energy and raw material costs.
3 European industrial orders unexpectedly fell in June as slower growth in Germany and a slump in Spain offset a surge in France.
4 Online retailer Amazon has announced a surprise reversal in profits after another period of booming sales failed to offset a surge in costs.
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