Bayer Posts Third-Quarter Loss on Agriculture Woes
Bayer's loss highlights how the coronavirus pandemic compounded problems the German chemical and drug giant has been facing since its acquisition of agriculture giant Monsanto just over two years ago.
Aramco Sticks by $18.75 Billion Dividend, Despite Sharp Fall in Profit
Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil producer, said it remains committed to paying its quarterly dividend, amounting to $18.75 billion every three months, despite a sharp drop in profit driven by lower crude prices.
BNP Paribas Profit Steady as Trading Booms
The French bank's net profit held steady in the third quarter as income from trading securities offset a decline in retail banking earnings.
Big Tech Enlists Hollywood to Boost Adoption of Enhanced Reality
Silicon Valley's biggest companies are snapping up the people and technology behind some of Hollywood's blockbusters in an effort to improve their augmented- and virtual-reality offerings.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Survives Scrutiny From Activist Investor
Jack Dorsey's job as CEO of Twitter appears safe. Twitter said in a securities filing on Monday that a board committee formed this spring recommended that the current management structure remain in place.
Mondelez's Sales in Emerging Markets Bounce Back
The snacks-and-candy maker reported a nearly 5% rise in global sales, aided by a rebound in some emerging markets after coronavirus lockdowns had crimped sales earlier in the year.
News Networks Prepare for Election That Goes Beyond Election Day
Giving viewers a picture of the race will be more challenging than ever because of the various ways votes are being cast and when they are being counted.
Walmart Scraps Plan to Have Robots Scan Shelves
The retail giant is ending its push to have machines developed by Bossa Nova Robotics rove stores to keep track of inventory, after discovering during the coronavirus pandemic that humans can help get similar results.
Chinese Regulators Summon Ant Leaders Ahead of Record IPO
China's central bank and other financial regulators met with Jack Ma and the top executives of Ant Group as the fintech giant prepares for a record-breaking IPO this week.
Lenovo CEO Expects Smartphone Business to Return to Profits 'Very Soon'
UPDATED: Lenovo Group said its smartphone business, which has been the company's hardest-hit segment amid the pandemic, is on the verge of returning to profitability.
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