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Procter & Gamble downgrades profit guidance as costs rise

The owner of Gillette has seen its net sales rise 3% to $19.52bn in the fourth quarter ending 30 June, above expectations of $19.41bn. However, the company has forecast full-year earnings below estimates, as it struggles with surging transportation costs.

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