News roundup: the top stories at lunchtime

**The top local and international news at lunchtime:**

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**CPL's profits** rise 17%, sees further profit growth in H2.

**NAMA** reports nine-month net profit of €273 million.

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**Aminex** to raise £10 million through placing and open offer.

**Ryanair** cancels 78 flights, citing French air traffic strike.

**Diageo** first-half profit growth falls short of estimates.

**Market report:** European shares drop as results disappoint.

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**Number** of insolvencies down 26 per cent in January.