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Last Update: 5:06 PM EST February 13 2008

L''Oreal reported 8% rise in sales to 17 billion euros and 11% increase in earnings, after excluding one-time gains, to 2.04 billion euros. International sales and new fragrance launch under the Diesel brand contributed to sales. Stora Enso fourth quarter loss of 135.3 million euros and plans to close more paper mills in Helsinki. Hochtief AG, German construction company, reported annual profit of 140 million euros.