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

Ex Input:
The first phase will be completed by the end of 2012 .

Ex Output:
neutral

Ex Input:
The total headcount reduction will be 50 persons , the company said .

Ex Output:
negative

Ex Input:
The cooperation will involve Arena Partners buying a 35 % share of the new joint venture company , operating in Alma Media 's home sales , vehicle and consumer advertising marketplace businesses .

Ex Output:
neutral