Business

Unilever reported underlying gross sales development within the first half that got here in barely under forecasts, however its shares rose as analysts cheered the advance in its margins. More

Anglo American posted a internet loss within the first half on decrease iron ore costs and gross sales and after it booked an impairment of $1.6 billion associated to its crop-nutrients venture within the U.Okay. More

Julius Baer reported decrease income for the primary half of 2024 as an increase in shopper property and exercise was offset by greater curiosity bills. More

Stellantis posted a steep drop in first-half web revenue as its vehicles sat at dealerships in North America, prompting the corporate to think about value cuts. More

The Swiss meals producer mentioned pricing was being pressured by elevated promotional exercise, amongst different issues, and that it now anticipated to report natural gross sales development of not less than 3% this 12 months, from round 4% beforehand. More

STMicroelectronics slashed its gross sales and margin forecasts for the yr as soon as once more because it continues to face lackluster demand for chips from the automotive trade. More

Media titan seeks to amend belief by means of which he controls News Corp and Fox. More

Australia’s Fortescue stated its iron-ore shipments had been broadly flat over the previous yr, because it grappled with setbacks together with a derailment and heavy rain. More

The French luxury-goods group mentioned it booked income of €9.02 billion, down 11% each as reported and on a comparable foundation in contrast with the year-earlier interval. More

T-Mobile stated it agreed to spend round $4.9 billion to kind a three way partnership with funding agency KKR to purchase fiber-optic web firm Metronet, in a bid to succeed in extra residential broadband customers. More

Many employees hated the “Happy Birthday” ritual. Now loads of firms are redefining the celebration to make them much less annoying. More

AMC Entertainment expects to swing to a loss within the newest quarter within the wake of the extended Hollywood actors and writers strikes final yr, although it flagged a restoration in film going final month. More