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Archer Daniels Midland profit falls on weak demand

Nov. 3, 2009
Archer Daniels Midland says its first-quarter profit tumbled 53 percent as the global recession dragged down demand for crops and ethanol. The company said Tuesday that it earned $496 million, or 77 cents per share, compared with $1.04 billion, or $1.62 per...
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