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Mercedes-Benz cuts annual forecast amid China slump

Euronews and Financial Times - World describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened German carmaker joins Volkswagen and BMW in warning on tougher Chinese market.
The headline split Financial Times - World frames it as "Mercedes-Benz cuts annual forecast amid China slump". Euronews frames it as "Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness".
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CenterMercedes-Benz cuts annual forecast amid China slump

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Financial Times - WorldNews report · Jul 28, 6:16 AM

Mercedes-Benz cuts annual forecast amid China slump

German carmaker joins Volkswagen and BMW in warning on tougher Chinese market

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EuronewsNews report · Jul 28, 8:44 AM

Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit but cut its full-year car sales forecast due to weakness in China.

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Jul 28, 8:44 AM: Euronews joined the source map.

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