Pfizer Boosts 2025 Adjusted EPS Outlook

Pfizer boosted its profit outlook for the year following gains to its top- and bottom-line in its latest quarter.

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Caterpillar Earnings Miss Targets Amid Tariffs, Price Declines

Caterpillar recorded slightly lower second-quarter revenue due to declining prices while its adjusted earnings were dented by tariffs and missed Wall Street targets.

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Yum Brands Posts Higher Profit, Sales on KFC, Taco Bell Growth

Yum Brands logged higher profit and sales in its latest quarter, driven by growth at its KFC and Taco Bell locations, but still missed analysts expectations.

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Archer Daniels Midland Profit, Revenue Fall Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

Archer Daniels Midland logged lower profit and revenue in the second quarter, hurt by what Chief Executive Juan Luciano called a challenging environment.

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DuPont de Nemours Adjusts 2025 Outlook Following Sales Gains

DuPont de Nemours adjusted its outlook for the year following a solid second-quarter performance that it said more than offsets the net impact of tariffs now incorporated into its guidance.

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Taiwan Arrests Three Over Suspected Theft of TSMC's Trade Secrets

The chip maker said it has taken disciplinary action against employees involved in a potential leak of sensitive information that could undermine its technological leadership.

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Saudi Aramco Keeps Dividend After Profit Takes Hit From Lower Oil Prices

Aramco pumped more oil but lower prices hurt its top line as crude on average fell to $66.7 a barrel from $76.3 earlier this year.

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Marriott International Narrows Guidance

Marriott International reined in the upper ends of its revenue and earnings guidance for the year but notched a stronger second quarter than expected.

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BP Pledges Further Cost, Portfolio Review

The London-based energy company said it would launch a new cost review and evaluate its portfolio, as it presses ahead with a plan to address investor concerns.

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Australia Selects Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy to Build Frigates

The Australian government aims to sign binding, commercial contracts with Mitsubishi Heavy and the Japanese government in 2026.

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Infineon Lifts Guidance as Semiconductor Demand Picks Up

Demand for semiconductors powering vehicles, energy infrastructure and AI data centers is on the rise.

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Voice Startup ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Service

New model allows customers to create music with AI that is cleared for commercial use. But AI-generated music still faces legal battles and stiff opposition from artists.

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