Canada's Cenovus Energy posts higher third-quarter profit

Cenovus Energy Incorporation

Wed 11:07

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Canada's Cenovus Energy CVE.TO reported a rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by higher oil and gas production.
The Calgary, Alberta-based oil and gas producer's net income rose to C$3.36 billion ($2.40 billion), or C$1.83 per share, in the three months ended September 30, from C$1.29 billion, or 72 Canadian cents per share, a year earlier.
     



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