Boat-Maker Brunswick Looks to Control Costs as Demand Softens
After two banner years, Brunswick now has to refinance low-cost debt in a higher-rate environment and manage costs as consumers demur on buying high-end toys.
Shell Sees LNG Demand Up at Least 50% by 2040
Shell said it expected global demand for liquefied natural gas to grow beyond 2040, driven by industry in China and economic development in South and Southeast Asia.
Sony Posts Profit Beat, Prepares to List Financial Unit
Sony Group has raised its full-year view after third-quarter profit beat expectations, saying it will take steps to drive growth in its entertainment business as it prepares to spin off its financial unit.
Heineken Warns of Tough Backdrop as Volumes Tumble
Heineken reported a 4.7% drop in 2023 consolidated beer volumes, as higher pricing to combat cost inflation weighed, and warned that economic and geopolitical volatility could hurt its performance this year.
Thyssenkrupp Dives After Guidance Cuts
Thyssenkrupp shares opened around 10% lower after the company cut its full-year sales and profit targets due to faltering demand and impairment losses in its fiscal first quarter.
Evolution Mining to Step Back From Dealmaking This Year
After striking an up to $475 million deal in December for an Australian copper-gold mine, Evolution Mining is taking a break from the deal table.
WuXi Shares Hit by U.S. Committee Seeking Inquiry, Blacklisting
Shares of the WuXi family of biotech and research companies extended losses amid fresh concerns of U.S. lawmakers pushing for government restrictions on the Chinese companies.
A Tiny Hedge Fund Is Becoming a Thorn in the Side of Energy Giant BP
London-based Bluebell Capital Partners has a history of aiming at big targets, and sometimes hitting them.
Former Apple Executive Among CEO Candidates for New Sports-Streaming Venture
The planned venture from Disney, Warner and Fox would combine their live-sports channels into a streaming package.
Lyft Earnings Typo Sends Stock Soaring
Shares rose more than 60% in off-hours trading after the release accidentally added an extra zero to a key number.
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