Notizia

Philip Morris International Inc cut its full-year earnings forecast on Thursday, hurt by the pullback of its Russian operations, higher costs and a sluggish recovery in its Asian duty-free business.

Makers of chocolate bars and coffee to lawn mowers and industrial robots were succeeding in passing on soaring costs to consumers, first-quarter earnings showed on Thursday, allaying fears higher prices could dent demand for their products.

(Reuters) -Humana Inc said on Thursday it would sell a 60% interest in its hospice business, Kindred at Home, for $2.8 billion to private investment firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday as heavyweight Tesla surged on strong results and United Airlines predicted a surprise profit in its current quarter, boosting shares of other carriers.

No. 1 U.S. auto retailer AutoNation Inc said first-quarter profit more than doubled on Thursday, boosted by robust demand for used vehicles as consumer preference for personal transportation remained high despite surging vehicle prices.

Toshiba Corp said on Thursday it has resolved to solicit proposals on strategic alternatives, including privatisation of the company.

(Reuters) -Rite Aid Corp said on Thursday it had rejected a proposal from Spear Point Capital Management to acquire all of its shares.

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Carlsberg, the Western brewer most exposed to the Russian market, expects its decision to sell its business there to result in a writedown of about 9.5 billion Danish crowns ($1.39 billion), it said on Thursday.

A series of hawkish comments amplified bets that the European Central Bank would soon hike interest rates, lifting the euro to a one-week high on Thursday amid expectations French President Emmanuel Macron would win his reelection bid on Sunday.