Coca-Cola Lifts 2026 Profit and Cash Flow Outlook as Global Drink Volumes Rise
The beverage maker reported 5% worldwide volume growth in the third quarter, led by several emerging markets, while sales volumes remained flat in North America.
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UPS Raises 2026 Revenue Outlook to $92.6 Billion Despite Lower Quarterly Net Profit
The delivery company lifted its annual sales and adjusted earnings forecasts after revenue grew 6.7% in the third quarter, even as reported net income declined.
Porsche Reports Nine-Month Profit Rebound Despite Falling 2026 Vehicle Sales
The German sports-car maker's operating profit recovered to €1.74 billion in the first nine months, but quarterly revenue and deliveries remained under pressure.
Channel 4 and Disney Agree to Bring British Broadcaster's Shows to Disney+ in 2027
The UK broadcaster's linear channel and a selection of programmes will appear on Disney+ in Britain and Ireland from early 2027 under a new distribution agreement.
Infineon Plans €1.1 Billion Gallium Nitride Chip Expansion in Austria
The German semiconductor maker plans high-volume production on 300-millimetre wafers at Villach, targeting more efficient power electronics for data centres and other applications.
IAEA Nuclear Power Ministerial Conference Opens in South Korea With 60 Nations
The three-day meeting in Incheon brings governments and industry together to discuss nuclear safety, small modular reactors and energy security amid rising electricity demand.
China's September Industrial Profits Rise 14.4% as Electronics Lead Uneven Recovery
New figures show a sharp acceleration in September earnings, but a weaker nine-month trend and losses in furniture manufacturing underline a divided industrial economy.
Bank of Korea Models Up to $100 Billion Chip Export Shortfall if AI Spending Slows
A downside scenario submitted to lawmakers estimates that weaker artificial-intelligence investment could cut 2027 chip export earnings by $50 billion to $100 billion against earlier projections.
Perseus Mining Reports 92,551 Ounces of Gold Output and $900 Million Cash Balance
The Australian-listed miner said its September-quarter production exceeded plan, while construction of its Nyanzaga project in Tanzania remained on schedule for an early-2027 start.
Japan Corporate Services Inflation Reaches 3.7% in September, Highest Since 2024
A Bank of Japan price index shows rising business-to-business service costs, including transport and leasing, ahead of the central bank's next policy meeting.
South Korea Consumer Sentiment Falls to 105.4 in October as Stock Volatility Weighs
A Bank of Korea household survey shows confidence retreating despite strong export-led economic growth, with weaker expectations for the broader economy.
UK Shop Price Inflation Climbs to 2.1% in October, Highest Since February 2024
A new British Retail Consortium survey shows food and non-food prices accelerating ahead of the government's budget, as retailers cite rising operating costs.
Australia's Star Entertainment Returns to Positive Quarterly EBITDA as Casino Revenue Rises
The casino operator reported A$12 million in quarterly operating earnings before financing and other charges, but its Sydney licence remains suspended.
South Korea's Economy Grows 1% in Third Quarter as Semiconductor Exports Lift Output
Fresh central bank estimates show faster quarterly growth than expected, driven by chip exports and equipment investment, even as private consumption declines.
Australia Reports More Than 82,000 Cybercrime Complaints as AI Threats Grow
Australia's signals intelligence agency says cyber incidents and warnings rose in 2025–26, urging organisations to modernise defences as AI accelerates digital threats.
Brixmor Reports Record 95.6% Retail Occupancy and Raises 2026 Forecast
The US shopping-center landlord lifted its annual funds-from-operations forecast and quarterly dividend after stronger leasing, although reported net income declined from a year earlier.
Nucor Reports $1.32 Billion Quarterly Profit as Steel Revenue Rises 32%
The US steelmaker more than doubled third-quarter profit from a year earlier, with stronger prices and shipments lifting its mills business; it expects similar or slightly higher earnings next quarter.
Simpson Manufacturing Reports $638 Million in Quarterly Sales and Announces $1 Billion Buyback
The US building-products maker posted 2.3% sales growth in the third quarter, lifted its full-year operating-margin outlook and disclosed a new share-repurchase authorization that does not require purchases.
Applied Materials to Increase Its Stake in Dutch Chip Equipment Maker Besi to About 20%
The US semiconductor equipment supplier has agreed to buy additional shares in Besi, deepening a chip-packaging partnership focused on AI computing. The transaction remains subject to US antitrust waiting-period requirements.
Rambus Reports Record $218.3 Million Quarterly Revenue and Raises Sales Outlook
The semiconductor memory-interface company said product sales reached a new high and projected further growth in the fourth quarter, although its forecast remains subject to demand.