Nike carves out South American strategy in consumer focus push
Nike Inc on Thursday said it would partner with some South American distributors, as a part of the footwear maker's wider plan to sell new products...
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U.S. weekly jobless claims at nine-month low; productivity rebounds
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped to a nine-month low last week, suggesting a tightening labor market would continue keep the longest economic...
Twitter notches first $1 billion quarterly revenue, beating estimates; shares jump
Twitter Inc pulled in $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time on Thursday, beating expectations as efforts to make its platform more user-friendly brought...
Fiat Chrysler profit rises, outlook 'firm' ahead of Peugeot merger
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...
Fiat Chrysler fourth-quarter lifted by North America business to meet expectations
Fiat Chrysler said its operating profit matched expectations in the fourth quarter, boosted by strong North American business and better results in Latin America, as it...
Equinor broadens scope of carbon targets to match rivals
Equinor joined other major European oil and gas companies on Thursday by including emissions from the fuel it sells to customers in its carbon reduction targets...
Deutsche Bank shares soar after new shareholder steps in
Deutsche Bank on Thursday revealed that Los Angeles-based Capital Group has taken a 3.1% stake, boosting shares in Germany's largest bank which has been hit by...
Exxon and Papua New Guinea should return to LNG negotiating table, says Total CEO
Exxon Mobil Corp and the Papua New Guinea government must return to the negotiating table so that a $13 billion expansion of gas production can proceed,...
China tariff cut buoys stocks as investors look beyond virus
Stock markets across the world rose on Thursday, buoyed by record highs on Wall Street and a move by China to halve tariffs on some U.S....
EU trade chief Hogan returns to Washington as auto tariffs loom
European Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan returned to Washington on Thursday for talks with U.S. counterpart Robert Lighthizer designed to improve transatlantic ties as the threat of...
Total beats quarterly forecasts despite low oil price, raises payout
Total beat forecasts on Thursday by keeping net adjusted fourth-quarter profit steady at $3.2 billion despite low oil prices and fulfilled a pledge to boost dividends,...
Google Maps seeks business, transit reviews in new look as it turns 15
Alphabet Inc's Google Maps on Thursday launched a redesign that prominently solicits users' reviews and photos of places they visit, seeking to grow its data in...
Toyota lifts profit outlook, mulls alternatives to China-made parts amid virus outbreak
Toyota Motor Corp nudged up its annual operating profit forecast by 4.2% on favorable currency rates and better-than-expected sales, but added the impact of the new...
Total beats quarterly forecasts despite low oil price, lifts payout
Total beat forecasts on Thursday by keeping net adjusted profit for the fourth quarter steady at $3.2 billion despite low oil prices and fulfilled a pledge...
Payments in high-value deals not a bribe, Mahathir says about AirAsia probe
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Thursday payments received to offset the costs of a high-value order could not be constituted as a bribe.