DuPont job cuts will mean charge for second quarter

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DuPont Co. announced that it will continue with a restructuring program in Europe which will lead to the downsizing of an additional 900 jobs. The move will also mean a charge for the 2000 second-quarter.

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Eastman Chemical to split businesses into separate firms

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Eastman Chemical Co. is planning to divide itself into two individual public firms. The move will separate the company's plastics and chemicals operations from its packaging business.

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DuPont posts $82 million loss, plans $5 billion share buyback

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E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. of the United States posted a third quarter loss of $82 million. Reasons for the losses included damage to operations caused by hurricanes and tax expenses. The chemical giant also introduced a long anticipated share buyback initiative.

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