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Shell's Surprise Profit Drop

Oil giant Shell has disappointed investors with its results for the final quarter of 2012. Profits fell by 6 percent, while earnings were up 13 percent. But Shell CEO Peter Voser says the company is on track, and plans to increase its dividend by 4.7 percent in the first quarter of this year, while investing $33 billion. SOUNBITE (English) SHELL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PETER VOSER, SAYING:
 

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