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Ben & Jerry's Sues Unilever, Alleging It Was Censored Over Gaza
In escalation of long-running tensions, the ice-cream brand says its parent company blocked statements in support of Palestinian rights.6 days ago - Business -
Amazon Launches 'Haul' to Sell Low-Priced Items to Compete with Temu, Shein
All items on Haul will be priced at $20 or less and take up to one or two weeks for delivery.November 13 - Business -
Aristocrat to Sell Palarium Mobile Gaming for Up to $820 Million
Aristocrat Leisure will sell its Palarium Global mobile-gaming unit to Sweden’s Modern Times Group as the Australian gaming company increasingly focuses on regulated gaming and slot machines.November 11 - Business -
Atos Launches $252 Million Capital Increase
The troubled IT firm said it would issue new shares in its latest move to reduce debt.November 8 - Business -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on crude oil futures, European wind-energy producers and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.November 6 - Business -
DHL Owner Net Profit Falls on Costs
Deutsche Post reported a lower net profit on higher costs and said it expects earnings to grow in the fourth quarter, even in a muted economic environment.November 5 - Business -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Brookfield, Secure Trust Bank and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.November 1 - Business -
Fortescue's Africa Iron Ore Ambitions Challenged by Gnarly Terrain
The Australian iron-ore giant is considering a big new mine in Gabon but first has to work out how it can transport the steel ingredient for export.October 31 - Business -
Masimo Terminates Founder Kiani as CEO
Medical-device maker said Joe Kiani, who previously informed the board of his decision to resign as chief executive, has been terminated by the company, following a review by outside counsel.October 29 - Business -
Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on copper mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Whitehaven, Regis Resources and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.October 25 - Business -
Equinor's Key Profit Measure Lags Forecasts on Lower Oil Prices and Volumes
The Norwegian energy major reported a sharper-than-expected decline in underlying profit for the third quarter as a drop in oil prices and sales volumes offset resilient gas production.October 24 - Business -
Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh
The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.October 23 - Business -
Heineken Sales Miss Forecasts as Consumers Shy Away From Beer
The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and ...October 23 - Business -
Google's $2 Billion Anthropic Investment Gets U.K. Antitrust Clearance
The Competition and Markets Authority said it wouldn’t open an in-depth investigation into Google’s investment in the AI startup.Yesterday - Business -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Generali, Computershare, Royal Bank of Canada and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.5 days ago - Business -
X Names New CFO as Musk Shifts Focus to Trump Administration
Mahmoud Reza Banki, former Tubi finance chief, joins platform amid financial challenges.November 13 - Business -
IAG Earnings Soar Above Market Views on Strong Demand
The British Airways owner said earnings rose ahead of expectations with solid demand driving an increase in revenue.November 8 - Business -
NAB Raises Dividend Despite a 6.1% Fall in Annual Profit
National Australia Bank raised its dividend despite a 6.1% fall in annual profit on lower lending margins and higher costs.November 6 - Business -
Exxon and Chevron Feel Brunt of Cheaper Oil
The oil giants posted lower third-quarter profits as energy prices sank and fuel-making margins narrowed.November 1 - Business -
BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness
BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.October 31 - Business -
'Roaring Kitty' Reports Exit From Chewy Stake
Influential investor Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty,” reported an exit from his Chewy stake in a securities filing.October 29 - Business -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Close Brothers, Intesa Sanpaolo, Bank Central Asia and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.October 25 - Business -
Atos Debt Grows as Restructuring Effort Continues
Atos said its debt pile grew in the third quarter as the beleaguered French IT firm seeks to implement a financial restructuring aimed at restoring profitability.October 24 - Business -
Kering Warns on Profit After Sales Slump Due to Gucci Revamp, Asia Woes
The French luxury group posted third-quarter revenue below analysts’ estimates and said it expects operating profit to nearly halve this year.October 23 - Business -
GM Cuts 1,000 More Jobs as EV Push Continues
General Motors has cut 1,000 jobs, according to a person familiar with the reductions, marking the latest effort by the automaker to trim costs as it ramps up sales in unprofitable electric vehicles.5 days ago - Business -
Disney's Earnings Outlook Rises as Streaming Unit Posts Gains
The streaming profit and studio are bright spots, while income from cable and theme parks declines.6 days ago - Business -
Mattel Apologizes for Porn Site Misprint on 'Wicked' Toy Packaging
The company didn’t disclose how many toys were affected or if it was recalling any products.November 11 - Business -
Monte dei Paschi di Siena Posts Quarterly Beat on Fees Growth
The Italian lender reported third-quarter net profit and revenue growth ahead of expectations, led by higher income from fees and commissions.November 8 - Business -
China Has Detained a Senior AstraZeneca Executive
Leon Wang, executive vice president in charge of China and the broader Asian region, is being detained while the Chinese government is probing AstraZeneca employees, the drugmaker says.November 6 - Business -
Australian Explosives Giant Sees Dynamite Opportunity in North America
The CEO of the world’s biggest commercial-explosives maker expects North America to account for 30% to 40% of revenue within the next few years.November 5 - Business -
Evolution Mining Founder Isn't Finished Yet
With tailwinds from a record-high gold price, Evolution is racing to pay down debt accumulated from acquisitions and to show investors that a difficult Canadian mining operation can make money.November 1 - Business -
Starbucks Tells Workers to Return to the Office or Risk Getting Fired
The coffee chain has expected office employees to come in three days a week. Now it is tightening enforcement.October 29 - Business -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Read about UPS, Spirit Airlines, Norwegian Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.October 25 - Business -
Nivea Owner on Track to Meet Guidance After Rise in Sales
Beiersdorf confirmed its expectations for the year after posting an increase in sales during the first nine months, helped by its star brand.October 24 - Business -
Michelin Lowers Guidance After Sales Fall
The market downturn in Europe was caused by customers’ weaker purchasing power due to high interest rates and uncertainties over the pace of the transition to electric vehicles, Michelin said.October 23 - Business -
Volvo Car Cuts Guidance on Worsening Auto Market
The Swedish car maker cut its full-year guidance and said it now anticipates negative cash flow due to lower sales expectations and a weak market.October 23 - Business -
Salzgitter Cuts Outlook After Swing to Nine-Month Pretax Loss
The German steel company slashed its outlook for the third time this year, adding that it expects to report a pretax loss for 2024 amid sustained economic weakness.October 22 - Business -
Lilly Sues U.S. to Change Hospital Drug Discount Payments
The lawsuit is the second by a large drugmaker in recent days challenging how it provides required discounts to certain hospitals.5 days ago - Business -
Mark Zuckerberg Releases Cover of 'Get Low' With T-Pain
Tech billionaire sings slowed-down version of rap hit in tribute to his wife, crooning lyrics like “shawty crunk, so fresh, so clean.”6 days ago - Business -
Richemont Sales Fall as Luxury's China Woes Linger
The Cartier owner said weaker consumer spending in China hit sales as a luxury downturn that is hurting most of the players in the industry rumbles on.November 8 - Business