Fiat Chrysler profit rises, outlook 'firm' ahead of Peugeot merger

MILAN/DETROIT (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler posted a 7% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, boosted by strong business in North America and better results in Latin America as it headed into a merger with France's PSA . In a briefing with analysts, Chief Executive Officer Michael Manley said FCA was still "firm" on its financial guidance for 2020. Still, he warned that disruptions due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in China could threaten production at one of Fiat Chrysler's European..