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around the world, I.cdr.org. Allegan posting first quarter earnings that beat

analyst estimates in the first financial report since its 160 billion dollar proposed

takeover by Pfizer collapsed in early April. It also said it'll buy back as much as

ten billion dollars in stock. It shares up a tenth percent in early trading.

Dean Foods, the largest U.S. milk processor, posted better than expected first quarter profit

after costs declined and the company's dairy pure brand-gain market share.

The bearish sentiment that hit traders in the past two weeks

is easing with US Stock Index futures higher this morning.

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