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U.S.BRIEF
Smith+Nephew cuts outlook, confirms failed merger talks with J&J's orthopaedics unit
Reuters reported on Wed Nov 4, 1:34 AM CT, unconfirmed by other outlets so far: Smith+Nephew cuts outlook, confirms failed merger talks with J&J's orthopaedics unit.
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