UPDATE 5-DuPont cutting 1,500 jobs; profit forecast slashed
October 23, 2012 at 12:36 PM EDT
Oct 23 (Reuters) - DuPont slashed its earnings forecast, reported a lower-than-expected quarterly profit and announced 1,500 job cuts on Tuesday, signs that demand for the chemical company's lucrative paint and solar products is slipping around the world.
