Resolute Forest Products Inc RFP.N :
* RESOLUTE REPORTS PRELIMINARY SECOND QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.77
* Q2 SALES $976 MILLION
* Q2 EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.71 EXCLUDING ITEMS
* RESOLUTE FOREST PRODUCTS-"VIEW ON PULP MARKETS REMAIN OPTIMISTIC THROUGH Q3, AS SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS ARE EXPECTED TO BE STRONG IN MOST MARKETS"