President Donald Trump has announced an MFN pricing deal with Regeneron to lower prescription drug prices that Americans pay for some of the world's most innovative drugs, in line with the lowest prices paid by other developed nations, known as the most-favored-nation, or MFN, price. The agreement will provide every State Medicaid program in the country access to MFN drug prices on new Regeneron
Fanuc Corp. (FANUY, FANUF, 6954.T), a Japanese manufacturer specializing in factory automation, industrial robots, and machinery, reported Friday higher profit and net sales for fiscal 2025. Further, the firm issued outlook for first half and fiscal 2026, expecting growth in earnings and net sales. Annual...
Nomura Research Institute (NR7.F, 4307.T) reported fiscal year profit attributable to owners of parent of 15.3 billion yen compared to 93.8 billion yen, prior year. Profit per share was 26.62 yen compared to 163.56 yen. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, revenue was 814.71 billion yen, up 6.5%...
Kikkoman (2801.T) reported fiscal year profit attributable to owners of the parent of 61.6 billion yen, down 0.1% from last yer. Basic earnings per share was 65.99 yen compared to 64.99 yen. Business profit was 79.5 billion yen, up 2.9%. For the Year Ended March 31, 2026, revenue was 745.54 billion yen,...
Japan's Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (CHGCF.PK, 4519.T) reported Friday higher profit and revenues for its first quarter, and maintained fiscal 2026 outlook In the first quarter, net income attributable to Chugai shareholders grew 18.7 percent to 115.42 billion Japanese yen from last year's 97.23...
Mitchells & Butlers (MLB, MAB.L, MBPFF), an operator of managed restaurants and pubs, said Friday that Chief Financial Officer designate Emma Harris joined the firm on April 20. Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director Tim Jones will retire at close of business on July 6. Jones joined as CFO...
J Sainsbury plc (SBRY.L, JSAIY.PK), a British supermarket chain, on Friday announced that it has commenced a share buyback programme of up to 300 million pounds, which is to be completed by February 27, 2027. The first tranche of up to 200 million pounds share buyback started Friday and will run until...
Yara (YAR.OL) reported that its first quarter net income attributable to shareholders of the parent increased to $326 million from $294 million, prior year. Basic earnings per share was $1.28 compared to $1.15. EBITDA excluding special items was $896 million compared to $638 million. Adjusted earnings...
Italian energy major Eni S.P.A. (E) reported Friday lower profit in its first quarter, despite growth in revenues and production amid the challenges of volatile energy markets. Further, the company has raised its proposed share buyback by around 90 percent to 2.8 billion euros from initial plan of...
Evotec SE (EVO, EVTG.DE, EVTCY.PK), a life science company, announced Friday that its CFO Paul Hitchin will leave the company on April 30, "citing personal reasons unrelated to Evotec." Claire Hinshelwood has been named the new financial chief effective May 1, the company said in a statement. Hinshelwood...
Kia Corp. (000270.KS), a South Korean automobile manufacturer, on Friday reported its first quarter net income declined compared with the previous year. For the first quarter, net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company declined KRW 1.83 trillion from KRW 2.39 trillion in the previous...
Hyundai Steel (004020.KS) reported a first quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of parent company of 41.0 billion Korean won compared to a loss of 55.1 billion won, prior year. The company said it posted a loss as FX surge and raw material costs offset volume growth in sales. Operating income...
Telia Co. AB (TLSNF, TELIA.ST), a Swedish telecommunications company, on Friday reported its first quarter net income increased compared with the previous year. The company also reiterates full year 2026 service revenue outlook. First quarter, net income attributable to the owners of the parent increased...
Electrolux AB (ELUXY.PK), a Swedish home appliances maker, reported Friday a loss in its first quarter, compared to prior year's profit, on one-time charge and weak sales amid increased costs for U.S. tariffs and slowdown in demand. Looking ahead for fiscal 2026, the company said its business outlook...
Holcim (HLB.F, HOLN.SW) reported net sales of 3.52 billion Swiss francs in the first quarter, up 3.9% organically compared to the prior-year period, with momentum accelerating in March. Recurring EBIT grew 8.3% organically to 431 million francs, from the prior-year period. Holcim said its NextGen...
April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.