Deere Profit Sinks as Tariffs Weigh on Margins
Deere posted lower first-quarter profit, which was dragged down by tariffs and weak tractor demand.
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Airbus Shares Slide as Engine Shortages Hit A320 Production
The jet is of paramount importance to Airbus given its popularity among airlines.
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Uber, Latest Victim of Disruption Panic, Still Has Role in Robotaxis
Waymo's momentum is undeniable, but Uber's scale is being undervalued in an AI-driven selloff.
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Nestle to Shed Ice-Cream Business in Shakeup
The food giant plans to sell its remaining ice-cream operations as it slims down its structure to focus on four main categories.
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Walmart Faces a High Bar Ahead of Earnings. What to Expect.
The retail giant is trading at a premium valuation usually reserved for Big Tech. Investors are looking for proof that new CEO John Furner can accelerate AI integration and maintain market-share gains.
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Rio Tinto Net Profit Down 14%; Underlying Earnings, Payout Flat
The world's second-biggest miner by market value made a net profit of $9.97 billion in 2025, down from $11.55 billion a year earlier.
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Wesfarmers to Decide on Lithium Expansion Later This Year
The conglomerate is considering expanding a refinery and doubling the production capacity at a lithium mine in Western Australia.
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Tata Group and OpenAI Form Partnership, to Develop AI Data Centers
India's Tata Group and OpenAI are teaming up to offer artificial-intelligence services, the latest deal aimed at advancing the South Asian country's position in the global AI race.
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Zurich Insurance Earnings Rise on Growth Across Business Lines
Net profit rose 17% in 2025 to $6.80 billion as the insurer delivered record annual earnings across all of its businesses.
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Mark Zuckerberg Grilled on Usage Goals and Underage Users at California Trial
The Meta CEO said the company no longer issues goals for its teams for time spent by users on its platforms.
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Molson Coors Profit, Sales Fall as Beer Demand Remains Soft
The maker of Blue Moon and Miller High Life said it expects its top-line to improve this year, and that commodity inflation will be a particularly challenging obstacle.
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DoorDash Expects Ramped Up Spending to Dent First Quarter
The delivery giant forecast higher-than-expected orders for the current quarter, but said the results could be dented by further investments.
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eBay to Buy Depop From Etsy for $1.2 Billion
The acquisition will boost eBay's footprint across younger consumers while also expanding its presence in the secondhand fashion market, said CEO Jamie Iannone.
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