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.
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.
(Reuters) -Rite Aid Corp said on Thursday it had rejected a proposal from Spear Point Capital Management to acquire all of its shares.
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's ruling coalition on Thursday agreed a supplementary budget to support lower-income households and small firms, signalling more spending for the heavily indebted nation as it battles inflationary pressures for the first time in decades.
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.
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Carlsberg expects a writedown of about 9.5 billion Danish crowns ($1.39 billion) related to its decision to divest its business in Russia, the Danish brewer said on Thursday.
China receives US equipment to make advanced chips despite new rules - report
China receives US equipment to make advanced chips despite new rules-report
U.S. Treasury yields have peaked, say strategists for fourth straight month: Reuters poll
Google's expert in US antitrust trial defends billions paid to device makers
Post-strike Hollywood rushes to get film, TV sets humming
