Emerging markets cause concern for Unilever

Published: 10-Apr-2015
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Company downgraded to Sell by Zacks due to China slowdown

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Emerging markets cause concern for Unilever

Unilever sales concerns – specifically emerging markets – are again on the climb. The Dove and Lynx maker has been downgraded to Sell from Zacks Investment Research.

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