News summary: Avon net income drops 70 percent

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THE NEWS: Avon Products said Wednesday its second-quarter net income fell 70 percent, hurt by the stronger dollar and lower demand for its makeup and skin care products

THE CONTEXT: Results are another quarter of lackluster growth for the direct-selling company, which has struggled for three years to turn around results. Revenue fell in all regions, including Latin America, its largest region.

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