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French bank Societe Generale announce big profit
French bank Societe Generale on Wednesday reported a net profit of 426 million euros in the third quarter, up 132 percent but less than expected.
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Dow Jones Newswires analysts had predicted a net profit of 524 million euros (772 million dollars).
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