Classify the given a piece of financial news into three classes: positive, negative, and neutral. Output must be 'positive', 'negative', or 'neutral'.

Q: Operating profit totaled EUR 3.8 mn , down from EUR 4.5 mn in the corresponding period in 2005 .

A: negative
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Q: Progress Group , QPR 's representative in Saudi Arabia and North Africa , has signed a framework agreement for a long term strategic relationship with ISE .

A: positive
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Q: Finland-based Stockmann Group has closed seven franchising sports stores Nike in Russia .

A:
negative
****