China, U.S. agree to continue close communications on climate issue
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China and the U.S. agreed to keep in close communication on issues including climate change, envoys…
Lilly’s obesity drug leads to about 26% weight loss in new studies
By Bhanvi Satija and Leroy Leo (Reuters) -Eli Lilly said on Thursday its experimental obesity drug helped patients reduce 26.6%…
Comcast beats revenue estimates on boost from theme parks, studios
By Helen Coster and Samrhitha A NEW YORK (Reuters) -Comcast Corp beat estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, helped by…
Building materials maker Holcim banking on U.S. reshoring boom
ZURICH (Reuters) -Holcim said on Thursday it expects to set another record for sales from North America this year as…
US Senator Menendez says he has not changed opposition to Turkey F-16 sale
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez said on Wednesday he still had concerns about the sale…
Hershey sweetens annual profit forecast even as demand wavers
By Mehr Bedi (Reuters) -Hershey raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Thursday, bolstered by price increases for the Reese’s…
Mastercard beats profit estimates on spending boost
(Reuters) -Mastercard on Thursday reported a bigger-than-expected rise in second-quarter profit, boosted by resilient spending in a turbulent economy. Unfazed…
Instant view: ECB lifts interest rates to highest since 2000
(Reuters) – The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the ninth consecutive time on Thursday and kept the door…
Bank of America CEO flags effects of higher capital requirements
By Jonathan Stempel and Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK (Reuters) -Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said U.S. authorities need to…
Mediobanca readies share buyback as CEO Nagel seeks new 3y term
By Gianluca Semeraro MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s Mediobanca said on Thursday it would buy back its own shares for around 200…