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Nexen Inc.

09:43 AM EST - Nexen Inc. : reported third quarter net income of $886 million or $1.66 per diluted share, compared to $403 million or $0.75 per diluted share in the same period last year. Net Sales for the quarter increased significantly to $2.21 billion from $1.45 billion in the year-ago quarter. Cash flow from operations rose to $1.69 billion or $3.20 per share, over last year period's $868 million or $1.65 per share. Nexen Inc. shares T.NXY are trading ahead $2.95 at $19.20.