Brown & Brown’s Q4 profit jumps on robust growth in fee, investment income
(Reuters) – Insurance brokerage Brown & Brown reported an 85% surge in fourth-quarter profit to $268.6 million on Monday, helped by higher commissions and fees alongside better investment returns. The insurance industry…
Rio Tinto sees robust short term outlook for copper
KHANBOGD, Mongolia (Reuters) – The short-term outlook for copper is “pretty healthy,” with global stockpiles trending down and mine disruptions having eroded supply from Latin America, Rio Tinto’s head of copper Bold…
US farm agency should make robust changes to ensure equity -report
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. farm agency should make extensive changes to ensure racial and gender equity in its programs, found a report commissioned by the Biden administration and…
Suncorp cash earnings jump on strong margins and investment returns, shares up
By Roushni Nair (Reuters) -Australia’s Suncorp Group posted a 63% jump in first-half cash earnings on Wednesday, helped by strong underlying margins and investment returns, while the insurer flagged higher reinsurance and…
Ryanair posts record Christmas quarter, sees ‘very robust’ summer demand
By Conor Humphries DUBLIN (Reuters) – Ryanair on Monday posted a record after-tax profit for its October-December quarter and said bookings for Easter and summer flights were “very robust”, boosted by demand…
India’s services growth at 6-month high on robust demand – PMI
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – India’s services industry saw activity increase at the fastest pace in six months during the final month of 2022 amid robust demand, fuelling business optimism despite…
Europe needs robust response to U.S. inflation reduction act – Le Maire
PARIS (Reuters) – Europe needs to provide a robust response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said at a joint news conference with his German…
Europe needs robust response to U.S. inflation reduction act – Le Maire
PARIS (Reuters) – Europe needs to provide a robust response to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said at a joint news conference with his German…
Strong demand, robust pricing to boost Deere’s sales
By Bianca Flowers (Reuters) – Industrial bellwether Deere & Co is expected to post double-digit growth in quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday, fueled by higher crop prices and pent-up demand for…
Buffett-backed Nubank’s revenue surges on robust customer growth
(Reuters) – Nu Holdings Ltd posted a near three-fold jump in third-quarter revenue on Monday, as the Warren Buffett-backed digital banking firm saw rapid customer growth in its key domestic Latin American…
Analysis-European companies’ robust Q3 makes timing the end of the bear market even harder
By Lucy Raitano LONDON (Reuters) – European companies have delivered positive surprises this earnings season but profit growth could dry up in a matter of months as high inflation and recession rattle…
Volvo Cars’ sales up 7% in October on “robust” underlying EV demand
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden-based Volvo Car AB said on Wednesday its sales grew 7% year-on-year in October to 54,317 cars. “Overall underlying demand for the company’s cars remains robust, especially for its recharge…
New Cheesy Chutney Melt Compliments Robust Soup Favorite At Taziki’s
Colder Temps Bring Back Customer Favorite For A New Pairing Birmingham, AL (-) Taziki’s Mediterranean Café has brought back its well-loved Tomato Basil Soup with a new savory sidekick, the Cheesy Chutney…
Dickey’s Restaurant Brands Closes Out Robust Growth Year With Record Sales
World’s largest barbecue concept signed franchise deals to add 74 locations to pipeline and opened 700th location across all brands in 2021 Dallas, TX (-) Dickey’s Restaurant Brands has taken its strong…
Lego posts strong growth on robust demand, new store openings
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – Lego on Wednesday posted double-digit sales growth in the first half of the year, driven by new store openings and robust demand for its colourful plastic…
Robust commodity prices helps narrow Australia’s budget deficit
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Robust commodity prices have helped narrow Australia’s budget deficit for the last fiscal year by about A$50 billion ($34 billion), Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday, highlighting that most…
Analysis-Lower oil prices defy robust forecasts for global demand
By Noah Browning, Stephanie Kelly and Laura Sanicola LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices have tumbled by around a quarter in the past three months, largely due to fears of a prolonged slump…
Australian business activity remains robust in August-survey
SYDNEY (Reuters) – A measure of Australian business confidence picked up for a second month in August as sales stayed surprisingly strong in the face of rising interest rates and high inflation,…
Japan’s Q2 GDP likely revised up on robust capex, outlook murky: Reuters poll
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s economy likely expanded more than initially estimated in April-June thanks to solid business spending, a Reuters poll showed, but growth prospects in the current quarter…
India’s robust growth gives RBI room for more rate hikes – DBS
MUMBAI (Reuters) – India’s strong growth offers room for the Reserve Bank of India to raise rates by another 60 basis points as the central bank seeks to stamp out high inflation,…
Chinese battery giant CATL posts strong Q2 profit on robust EV sales
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – CATL, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, more than doubled its profit in the second quarter as Chinese authorities rolled out incentives to boost EV sales to…
Experian first-quarter revenue rises on robust credit demand
(Reuters) -Experian reported higher first-quarter total revenue on Thursday, as the world’s largest credit data firm benefited from a robust demand in demand and supply of credit, mainly in North America. While…
Philippines Finance Minister says economy robust enough to absorb aggressive rate hike
MANILA – The Philippine economy continues to be robust to absorb the 75 basis points increase in the central bank’s benchmark interest rates, given an expansion in economic activity early this year,…
Brazil’s IBC-Br economic activity index falls in April after robust gain in March
BRASILIA – Brazilian economic activity kicked off the second quarter in a downturn, the central bank index showed on Thursday, losing steam in April after the previous month’s performance, but still sustaining…
Inflation, robust China growth key factors for Singapore outlook – survey
SINGAPORE – Inflation is the biggest downside risk for Singapore’s economy this year but recovery in China and a broader global travel resumption will support the city-state’s growth, a central bank survey…
Analysis-S.Korea’s robust response to N.Korea seen aiding Japan’s military push
By Soo-hyang Choi and Ju-min Park SEOUL – South Korea’s tougher stance towards the North under its new conservative president will be welcomed by Tokyo as Japan seeks to boost its military…
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