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Autodesk posts lower 3Q profit, sales, shares fall

Nov. 17, 2009
Design and engineering software maker Autodesk Inc. said Tuesday its business looks "increasingly stable" despite posting a sharp drop in third-quarter profit. But the company forecast fourth-quarter adjusted earnings below Wall Street's expectations and...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa