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STEEL
Benefit costs weigh on U.S. Steel
The steel maker reported a 4-cent loss in Q4 ex items vs. a 42-cent profit last year and a 37-cent loss expected. It blamed higher employee benefit costs for the loss. But revenue rose 41% to $2.68 bil, and it said demand and pricing for steel looks good; its Q1 domestic order book for sheet products is sold out, said its CEO. Shares rose 4%.
Anadarko misses, lowers outlook
The oil and gas company earned $1.17 a share ex item in Q4, down 5% from a year ago and a penny short of estimates. Revenue rose 15% to $1.28 bil, thanks to higher gas and natural-gas liquid sales. But sales were offset by a 26% increase in operating expenses. Anadarko cut its '04 forecast for oil and gas production growth to a 1%-4% range. Shares rose 2%.
MARKETS
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