While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Wednesday, GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. (GEHC) trimmed its adjusted earnings guidance for the full-year 2026, while reaffirming annual organic revenue growth outlook. For fiscal 2026, the company now projects adjusted earnings in a range...
Community Financial System, Inc. (CBU), on Wednesday reported its higher net income in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous year. For the first quarter, net income increased to $57.22 million from $49.61 million in the previous year. Earnings per share were $1.08 versus $0.93...
Health insurer Humana, Inc., while reporting weak first-quarter profit despite revenue growth, on Wednesday trimmed fiscal 2026 reported earnings view, but maintained adjusted earnings and revenue forecast. In pre-market activity, the shares were losing around 4.5 percent.
Bunge (BG) said it now expects full-year 2026 adjusted EPS in the range of $9.00 to $9.50, which is up from its previous range of $7.50 to $8.00. Compared to its previous full-year outlook, the company now expects: Soybean Processing and Refining results to be higher; Softseed Processing and Refining...
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.(CTSH), on Wednesday, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Astreya for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The company said the acquisition is expected to strengthen its AI infrastructure...
The U.S. Central Command said that more than 20 vessels remain in the Iranian port of Chah Bahar under the U.S. blockade on Iran. "Prior to the U.S. blockade on Iran, 5 ships were moored or anchored in the Iranian port of Chah Bahar on an average day. Today, more than 20 vessels remain in Chah Bahar as U.S. forces cut off economic trade going into and coming out of Iran during the ongoing blockad
ABB Ltd. (ABBN.SW, ABB.ST, ABBNY), a technology company, on Wednesday, announced a partnership with Alcemy to use artificial intelligence to improve the quality of cement and concrete. The company said the collaboration will combine ABB's automation systems with Alcemy's AI technology to make cement...
HL Mando (204320.KS) reported first quarter net income of 53.1 billion Korean won compared to 34.6 billion won, prior year. Operating profit was 93.6 billion won, up 18.2%. First quarter sales were 2.31 trillion Korean Won, an increase of 1.8% from last year: driven by record quarterly sales in India...
Doosan Enerbility Co. (034020.KS), on consolidated basis, reported first quarter net income of 60 billion Korean Won compared to a loss of 21 billion won, prior year. EBIT was 234 billion won, up 63.9%. EBIT increased on sales growth and improved profitability at Enerbility & Fuel Cell. First quarter...
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (UPMKF, RPL.F), a Finnish material solutions company, reported Wednesday higher profit in its first quarter, despite weak sales. In the first quarter, profit climbed to 200 million euros from last year's 143 million euros. Earnings per share were 0.37 euro, compared to 0.26 euro a...
Sandoz (SDZ.SW) reported first quarter net sales of $2.76 billion compared to $2.48 billion, prior year. Sandoz said its performance was in line with company expectations. The company confirmed its guidance for 2026. Overall net sales were up by 3% at CC, and by 5% when excluding effect of adverse...
Pershing Square USA, Ltd. (PSUS) and Pershing Square Inc. announced the pricing of their combined initial public offering, with total gross proceeds expected to reach $5 billion. The shares are set to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on April 29, 2026, under the symbols "PSUS" for Pershing...
Prudential Plc (PUK, PRU.L, 2378.HK) reported Wednesday higher new business profit in its first quarter with growth across all segments. New business profit margin and APE also were higher in the quarter. New business profit was $686 million, up 13 percent from last year's $608 million. At constant...
Hanwha Vision CO.,LTD (489790.KS), a security solutions provider, on Wednesday reported its net loss widened in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous year. For the first quarter, net loss attributable to shareholders of the parent company widened 482.63 percent to KRW 13.94 billion...
Lloyds Banking Group plc (LYG, LLOY.L) reported Wednesday a growth in first-quarter profit, benefitted by higher total income. Looking ahead for fiscal 2026, the company reiterated its outlook, and now expects underlying net interest income to be greater than 14.9 billion pounds. Charlie Nunn,...
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.