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BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) - First quarter net
income at Whirlpool Corp. fell 63 percent, but
still eclipsed Wall Street expectations despite
a slowing appliance market in North America and
Europe.The world's leading manufacturer and marketer of
home appliances said Wednesday it earned 41 million,
or 61 cents per share, compared with $112 million,
or $1.52 per share, during the year-ago period.Tampa Bay Online
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