instruction:
Classify the given a piece of financial news into three classes: positive, negative, and neutral. Output must be 'positive', 'negative', or 'neutral'.
question:
Finnish Kemira 's net sales EUR decreased to EUR 1,259.6 mn in January-June 2009 from EUR 1,425.1 mn in January-June 2008 .
answer:
negative

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LKAB , headquartered in Lulea , Sweden , is a high-tech mining company producing upgraded iron ore products for the steel industry .
answer:
neutral

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Operating profit for the 12-month period decreased from EUR157 .5 m , while net sales increased from EUR634 .3 m , as compared to 2007 .
answer:
negative