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02 Nov 2010 10:29

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Biz: BP somehow posts profit, despite massive Gulf Oil Spill cost

  • $40
    bilion
    the amount BP has set aside for paying for this oil spill (over two separate quarters) – bigger than many countries’ GDP
  • $1.79
    billion
    the company’s profit third-quarter profit, despite a $7.7 billion spill-related charge – it’s insanely impressive they have one at all source