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[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nOperating profit totalled EUR 9.6 mn , down from EUR 42.0 mn the year before .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in operating profit from EUR 42.0 mn to EUR 9.6 mn. This is a significant drop and generally, a decrease in profit is associated with a negative impact or outcome. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nOperating profit was EUR -0.1 mn , down from EUR 1.3 mn .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decline in operating profit from EUR 1.3 mn to EUR -0.1 mn. This is a negative change as the company has moved from a profit state to a loss state. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nProfit for the period was EUR 10.9 mn , down from EUR 14.3 mn in 2009 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence states that the profit for the period was EUR 10.9 mn, which is down from EUR 14.3 mn in 2009. The word 'down' indicates a decrease or a decline in profit. This decrease in profit is generally associated with a negative impact on the company's financial health. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nRevenue was slightly down , at x20ac 495 million $ 634 million , compared to x20ac 497 million a year earlier .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in revenue from 497 million to 495 million, which is a negative trend. The phrase 'slightly down' also supports this negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nSales by Seppala diminished by 6 per cent .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'Sales by Seppala diminished by 6 per cent' indicates a decrease or drop in sales. The word 'diminished' is associated with a negative sentiment as it suggests a decline or reduction in something that is generally perceived as beneficial, such as sales. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nTalentum 's net sales in September were smaller than expected .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'Talentum's net sales in September were smaller than expected' indicates a negative sentiment. This is because the phrase 'smaller than expected' suggests that the sales did not meet the anticipated or desired target. This implies a disappointment or unfavorable outcome, which is associated with a negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe company 's profit totaled Ls 578,100 in H1 2007 , down 30.9 % year-on-year .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence states that the company's profit has decreased by 30.9% year-on-year, which is a negative trend. This is indicated by the phrase 'down 30.9% year-on-year'. The sentence does not contain any positive indicators that might offset this negative trend. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe company said that sales in the three months to the end of March slid to EUR86 .4 m US$ 113.4 m from EUR91 .2 m last year .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in sales for the company. The phrase 'sales in the three months to the end of March slid to EUR86.4 m US$113.4 m from EUR91.2 m last year' clearly shows a negative trend. The word 'slid' is used to describe the change in sales, which implies a downward movement or a decrease, further emphasizing the negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe operating margin came down to 2.4 % from 5.7 % .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'The operating margin came down to 2.4 % from 5.7 %' indicates a decrease in the operating margin. This decrease implies that the company's profitability has worsened, as the margin between operating revenues and operating expenses has shrunk. This is generally seen as a negative development in a business context. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe operating margin of Aker Yards Cruise & Ferries division went down from 8.3 % to 6.4 % in the first quarter of 2007 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in the operating margin of Aker Yards Cruise & Ferries division from 8.3% to 6.4% in the first quarter of 2007. A decrease in operating margin is generally considered unfavorable or negative in a business context as it implies lower profitability. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe total capital of funds managed by the bank decreased by 28 % to EUR 284mn by the end of September 2008 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in the total capital of funds managed by the bank. The phrase 'decreased by 28%' signifies a negative change or reduction. This is further supported by the context that the decrease was to EUR 284mn by the end of September 2008, which implies a financial loss or negative growth. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nUPM stock fell 3 percent to EURO 12.49 $ 17.24 in early afternoon trading in Helsinki .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence states that the UPM stock fell 3 percent to EURO 12.49 $ 17.24 in early afternoon trading in Helsinki. The phrase 'stock fell' and the associated percentage decrease indicate a negative change or decline. This is generally seen as unfavorable in the context of stock trading, as investors and stockholders typically prefer the value of their stocks to rise. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nYIT 's Baltic sales in the first three quarters of 2008 totaled 106.2 million euros , representing a drop of 29 percent year on year .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a drop in YIT's Baltic sales in the first three quarters of 2008. The phrase 'representing a drop of 29 percent year on year' signals a negative trend or performance. A drop or decrease in sales is generally associated with negative implications in a business context. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\n`` I am extremely delighted with this project and the continuation of cooperation with Viking Line .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence begins with 'I am extremely delighted,' which is a strong positive statement. 'Delighted' is a word that indicates a high level of satisfaction or happiness. The object of the delight is 'this project and the continuation of cooperation with Viking Line.' The fact that the speaker is delighted with both the project and the ongoing cooperation suggests a positive sentiment towards both. There are no negative or neutralizing elements in the sentence. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is positive.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\n- Demand for fireplace products was lower than expected , especially in Germany .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'Demand for fireplace products was lower than expected, especially in Germany.' indicates a decrease or a lack of interest in fireplace products. The phrase 'lower than expected' suggests that the demand did not meet the projected or anticipated levels, which is typically associated with a negative outcome or impact. This is further emphasized by the phrase 'especially in Germany', suggesting that the issue is particularly significant in that region. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nHowever , the orders received during the period under review fell by 17 % quarter-on-quarter from the EUR 213 million recorded in the second quarter of 2010 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in orders received during the period under review, specifically a fall by 17% quarter-on-quarter from the EUR 213 million recorded in the second quarter of 2010. A decrease or fall generally implies a negative trend or outcome, which is further emphasized by the word 'fell'. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe announcement pushed Freenet shares down 6.3 % , or EUR0 .71 , in Frankfurt trade to EUR10 .65 as investors gave up hope United Internet AG and Drillisch would pursue their own takeover and breakup of Freenet .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence mentions that an announcement caused Freenet shares to drop by 6.3%, or EUR0.71, in Frankfurt trade. The drop in shares indicates a negative impact on the company's value. Furthermore, the sentence states that investors gave up hope that United Internet AG and Drillisch would pursue their own takeover and breakup of Freenet, indicating a loss of confidence and optimism in the company's potential for growth or recovery. These factors collectively suggest a negative sentiment expressed in the sentence. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nDanske Bank A-S DANSKE DC jumped 3.7 percent to 133.4 kroner , rebounding from yesterday s 3.5 percent slide .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a positive trend as it mentions that 'Danske Bank A-S DANSKE DC jumped 3.7 percent to 133.4 kroner', which is an increase from the previous day's slide. The words 'jumped' and 'rebounding' further support this positive sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is positive.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nAccording to the company , in addition to normal seasonal fluctuation the market situation has weakened during autumn 2008 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decline in the market situation during autumn 2008, which is a negative change. The phrase 'the market situation has weakened' implies a negative sentiment as 'weakened' is often associated with a negative connotation in a business context. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nChanges in the market situation and tougher price competition have substantially reduced demand for bread packaging manufactured at the Kauhava plant , according to the company .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a negative situation as it mentions 'tougher price competition' and 'substantially reduced demand'. Both these phrases suggest a difficult market situation which is negatively impacting the demand for the product, in this case, bread packaging manufactured at the Kauhava plant. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nIn the building and home improvement trade , sales decreased by 6.3 % , totalling EUR 154.1 mn .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in sales in the building and home improvement trade. The phrase 'decreased by 6.3%' and the total sales being less than the potential full amount indicate a negative situation. This is because a decrease in sales often suggests that the business is not performing as well as it could be, which is generally seen as a negative thing in the business world. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nIn the building and home improvement trade , net sales totalled EUR 1,173 mn , down from EUR 1,566 mn a year earlier .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in net sales from EUR 1,566 mn to EUR 1,173 mn in the building and home improvement trade. This decrease implies a negative trend or performance, which is further supported by the use of the word 'down'. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nIn the building and home improvement trade , sales decreased by 22.5 % to EUR 201.4 mn .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in sales in the building and home improvement trade. The phrase 'decreased by 22.5%' signifies a negative trend or decline. This is further emphasized by the fact that the decrease is significant, being more than 20%. Therefore, the sentiment associated with this sentence is negative. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nFinnish Suominen Corporation that makes wipes , nonwovens , and flexible packaging , expects changes in the market situation to reduce sales of Suominen 's nonwovens and wet wipes from the previously estimated volumes .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates that Finnish Suominen Corporation, a company that produces wipes, nonwovens, and flexible packaging, is expecting changes in the market situation. These changes are projected to reduce the sales of Suominen's nonwovens and wet wipes from the previously estimated volumes. The words 'reduce sales' and 'from the previously estimated volumes' suggest a negative impact on the company's operations, indicating a pessimistic or unfavorable outlook. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe hull of the vessel was built one block at a time and Ruukki delivered the plate material for each block as construction progressed .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'The hull of the vessel was built one block at a time and Ruukki delivered the plate material for each block as construction progressed .' is factual and informative. It describes a process of construction and delivery of materials, but does not express any positive or negative emotions, opinions, or evaluations. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is neutral. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is neutral.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe net sales of the whole fiscal year 2008 will be lower than in 2007 and operating profit is estimated to be negative .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'The net sales of the whole fiscal year 2008 will be lower than in 2007 and operating profit is estimated to be negative' indicates a decline in sales and a negative operating profit. Both of these factors are indicative of a negative financial performance, which suggests a negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nSales at the unit slumped last year after the industry was hit by poor snowfall in the major resorts in the winter of 2006-07 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decline in sales at the unit, which is a negative indicator. This decline is attributed to poor snowfall in the major resorts during the winter of 2006-07, which suggests that the industry is dependent on favorable weather conditions. The use of the word 'slumped' further emphasizes the negative impact of the poor snowfall on the sales. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe steelmaker said that the drop in profit was explained by the continuing economic uncertainty , mixed with the current drought in bank lending , resulting in a decline in demand for its products as customers find it increasingly difficult to fund operations .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence mentions several negative factors such as a drop in profit, economic uncertainty, a current drought in bank lending, and a decline in demand for the steelmaker's products due to customers finding it increasingly difficult to fund operations. These factors all contribute to a negative sentiment towards the situation described in the sentence. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nUPM-Kymmene Corp. , the world 's largest maker of magazine paper , on Tuesday reported a 19-percent profit drop as lower paper prices , higher costs and a strong euro hurt revenue .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a drop in profit for UPM-Kymmene Corp, which is the world's largest maker of magazine paper. The drop in profit is attributed to lower paper prices, higher costs, and a strong euro, all of which are negative factors that hurt the company's revenue. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nAs such , the space has blond wood floors ( unlike the rest of the store ) and a notably Scandinavian vibe .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence describes a space with blond wood floors and a Scandinavian vibe, which are factual descriptions without any positive or negative connotations. The use of the term 'unlike the rest of the store' is also neutral, as it is simply a comparison and does not express a positive or negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is neutral.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nFinnish meat company Atria can no longer promise a sufficient amount of domestic beef to its customers .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates that Atria, a Finnish meat company, is unable to provide a sufficient amount of domestic beef to its customers. The phrase 'can no longer promise' suggests a failure to meet expectations or a commitment, which is generally associated with a negative sentiment. This is further emphasized by the word 'no longer', which implies a change from a previously positive or neutral situation to a negative one. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\n`` Capital expenditure on energy efficiency has unfortunately fallen along with the decline in the economy .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a negative situation where the capital expenditure on energy efficiency has fallen. This is associated with the decline in the economy, which is generally viewed as a negative event. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nDue to the rapid decrease in net sales , personnel reductions have been carried out on a wider scale than initially expected .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence discusses two negative events: a 'rapid decrease in net sales' and 'personnel reductions'. The decrease in sales is a negative financial indicator, suggesting the company is not performing well. Personnel reductions, often a result of downsizing or layoffs, typically have a negative connotation as they indicate job losses and potentially wider economic issues. The scale of these reductions is also mentioned to be 'wider than initially expected', further emphasizing the severity of the situation. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nFinnish waste management and cleaning group Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj ( L&T ) net profit went down to 32.2 mln euro ( $ 47.7 mln ) for 2007 from 35.3 mln euro ( $ 52.3 mln ) for 2006 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates that Finnish waste management and cleaning group Lassila & Tikanoja Oyj (L&T) had a decrease in net profit from 35.3 mln euro in 2006 to 32.2 mln euro in 2007. The decrease in net profit is generally perceived as a negative event for a company. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nQualcomm estimated a first-quarter profit between 46 and 50 cents a share , excluding certain items , below the analyst estimate of 61 cents a share .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence states that Qualcomm's estimated first-quarter profit is between 46 and 50 cents a share, which is below the analyst estimate of 61 cents a share. The fact that the estimated profit is lower than the analyst estimate suggests that the company's financial performance is worse than expected. This implies a negative impact on the company's reputation and stock value. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nBesides , as there is no depositor preference in Finland , senior debt and deposits rank on a par , which is also taken into consideration , the agency added .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence is discussing a fact about the financial system in Finland, specifically that senior debt and deposits rank equally due to the absence of depositor preference. There is no positive or negative sentiment expressed in the statement. It is simply providing information. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is neutral.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nOperating margin , however , slipped to 14.4 % from 15.1 % , dragged down by a poor performance in enterprise solutions .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decline in the operating margin from 15.1% to 14.4%, which is a negative change. Furthermore, it mentions that this was 'dragged down by a poor performance in enterprise solutions'. The words 'slipped' and 'poor performance' indicate a negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nMobile communication and wireless broadband provider Nokia Inc NYSE : NOK today set new financial targets and forecasts for Nokia and the mobile device industry and also for Nokia Siemens Networks and the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related services market .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence is stating facts about Nokia Inc setting new financial targets and forecasts for itself and the mobile device industry, as well as for Nokia Siemens Networks and the mobile and fixed infrastructure and related services market. There is no positive or negative sentiment expressed in the sentence. It is purely informational and neutral in tone. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is neutral.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nExternal net sales from the printing business fell by 43.7 % , partly due to the termination of the printing contract between Ilkka-Yhtyma 's printing house I-print Oy and sector player HSS Media AB in December 2009 and the fall in printing prices .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in external net sales from the printing business by 43.7%, which is a significant drop. This decline is attributed to two negative events: the termination of a printing contract between Ilkka-Yhtyma's printing house I-print Oy and sector player HSS Media AB in December 2009, and a fall in printing prices. Both of these events are negative indicators in a business context. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nSeven-month sales of Ragutis , which is controlled by the Finnish brewery Olvi , declined by 11.2 percent , to 15.41 million liters , and the company held 9.89 percent of the market .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence states that the seven-month sales of Ragutis, a company controlled by the Finnish brewery Olvi, have declined by 11.2 percent. This is a significant decrease, indicating a negative trend or performance. Furthermore, the sentence does not contain any positive information that could counterbalance this negative fact. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nThe OMX Helsinki index was down 0.34 pct at 8,256.02 on turnover of 813.191 mln eur .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in the OMX Helsinki index by 0.34%. This is a negative change, as indicated by the phrase 'was down'. This implies that the market is performing worse than before, which is generally considered unfavorable in financial contexts. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nRepeats sees 2008 operating profit down y-y ( Reporting by Helsinki Newsroom ) Keywords : TECNOMEN-RESULTS", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence 'Repeats sees 2008 operating profit down y-y' indicates a decrease in operating profit year-on-year. This is generally considered unfavorable or undesirable in a business context, as it suggests that the company's financial performance is declining. The keyword 'down' is a strong indicator of negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nComparable operating profit totaled EUR 4.7 mn , down from EUR 5.1 mn in the corresponding period in 2005 , representing 7.4 % of net sales .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in comparable operating profit from EUR 5.1 mn in 2005 to EUR 4.7 mn in the corresponding period, which is a negative change. This is further supported by the phrase 'down from', which implies a decline or decrease. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nIn Finland 's Hobby Hall 's sales decreased by 10 % , and international sales fell by 19 % .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence mentions that 'sales decreased by 10%' in Finland's Hobby Hall and 'international sales fell by 19%'. Both these phrases indicate a negative trend or outcome, as they are referring to a decrease in sales, which is generally unfavorable for a business. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nIn the Baltic states the company reports net sales of EUR 11.9 mn , down from EUR 14.2 mn , and an operative EBIT of EUR -2.2 mn , down from EUR -1.7 mn .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence reports a decrease in net sales from EUR 14.2 mn to EUR 11.9 mn and a worsening in operative EBIT from EUR -1.7 mn to EUR -2.2 mn in the Baltic states. Both of these indicators suggest a negative trend for the company's performance. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nOperating profits in the half were 0.8 m , down from 0.9 m as Glisten invested in the brand and the management team .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in operating profits from 0.9 million to 0.8 million. This is a negative change as the company's profits have gone down. Furthermore, the sentence mentions that the company 'invested in the brand and the management team' which implies additional spending, further contributing to the negative sentiment. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nSales in Finland decreased by 2.0 % , and international sales decreased by 9.3 % in terms of euros , and by 15.1 % in terms of local currencies .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence mentions two main points: firstly, sales in Finland decreased by 2.0%, and secondly, international sales decreased by 9.3% in terms of euros, and by 15.1% in terms of local currencies. Both of these points indicate a decline or decrease, which is generally associated with a negative sentiment. The use of words like 'decreased' and the negative percentages further support this. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nOperating result for the 12-month period decreased from the profit of EUR0 .4 m while turnover decreased from EUR5 .6 m , as compared to 2004 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in both the operating result and turnover compared to the previous period. A decrease in profit and turnover is generally associated with a negative financial performance. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence can be inferred as negative. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nHELSINKI Thomson Financial - Shares in Cargotec fell sharply in early afternoon trade after the cargo handling group posted a surprise drop in April-June profits , which overshadowed the large number of new orders received during the three months .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates that 'Shares in Cargotec fell sharply' which is a negative action. The cause for this drop was 'a surprise drop in April-June profits'. Although the company received 'a large number of new orders', the focus of the sentence is on the drop in profits which overshadows the positive aspect of new orders. Therefore, the overall sentiment of the sentence is tilted towards the negative due to the emphasis on the fall in shares and profits. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nLONDON MarketWatch -- Share prices ended lower in London Monday as a rebound in bank stocks failed to offset broader weakness for the FTSE 100 .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates that 'Share prices ended lower in London Monday', which implies a decrease or drop in the stock market. This is generally considered a negative event as it suggests a loss or a decrease in value for shareholders. The sentence further mentions that 'a rebound in bank stocks failed to offset broader weakness for the FTSE 100', indicating that despite some positive movements in bank stocks, the overall market trend was still negative or weak. This is also a negative indication as it suggests that the positive performance of some stocks was not enough to counterbalance the broader market decline. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nOperating profit fell to EUR 35.4 mn from EUR 68.8 mn in 2007 , including vessel sales gain of EUR 12.3 mn .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in operating profit from EUR 68.8 mn in 2007 to EUR 35.4 mn. Even though there was a vessel sales gain of EUR 12.3 mn, the overall profit still decreased. This decrease in profit is generally associated with a negative sentiment in a financial context. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Analyze the sentence and determine if the sentiment of the sentence is neutral, positive or negative.\n\nSales in Finland decreased by 10.5 % in January , while sales outside Finland dropped by 17 % .", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sentence indicates a decrease in sales both in Finland and outside Finland. A drop in sales is generally associated with negative performance or outcomes in a business context. The percentages mentioned, 10.5% and 17%, further emphasize this negative trend. Therefore, the sentiment of the sentence is negative.", "role": "assistant" } ]