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How can profit fall but outlook be positive?
IAG's quarterly profit fell by 12.9%, but the chief executive still described the outlook as "positive". This often means that while the profit for that specific quarter was lower than expected, the company anticipates stronger performance in future periods due to factors like strong booking trends or cost-saving measures.
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