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Coke rides on sales of healthier drinks

Strong sales of sparkling water and sugar-free drinks are powering third-quarter earnings for Coca-Cola Co. The company on Tuesday posted net income of $1.88 billion, or 44 cents per share.

Pfizer tops expectations for the quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Pfizer, which will be under the leadership of a new CEO starting next year, is reporting better than expected earnings for the third-quarter.

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___ Stocks tumble again on report US plans more tariffs NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks close sharply lower in another turbulent day of trading following a report that the U.S. is preparing to put tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports if talks between the countries don't produce progress soon.