Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.68%

Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Real Estate, Finance & Investment and Food sectors led shares lower. At…

Qualcomm to acquire Israeli auto-chip maker Autotalks

(Reuters) – Chip designer Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) Inc said on Monday it would buy Israel’s Autotalks Ltd that makes chips used…

Siemens, SAP say EU draft Data Act puts trade secrets at risk

(Reuters) – German business software maker SAP and German engineering company Siemens have joined U.S. tech giants in criticising draft…

Monster Beverage earnings boosted by price hikes

Monster Beverage (NASDAQ:MNST) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the first quarter, with price increases positively impacting its results. The energy…

Cigna’s health insurance strength drives profit forecast raise

(Reuters) – Cigna Group on Friday raised its annual profit forecast after lower medical costs at the company’s health insurance…

AAPL: iPhone Sales Top Estimates with $51.3bn Revenue, Apple Stock Jumps 2%

Apple’s first-quarter revenue came in above estimates but lagged behind the year-ago quarter. Apple reported better-than-expected earnings figures on Thursday, after…

Air France-KLM posts bigger-than-expected Q1 loss, shares dip

Shares in Air France KLM SA (EPA:AIRF) slipped in midday European trading on Friday, after the carrier reported a larger-than-anticipated…

Used-car retailer Carvana’s shares soar on upbeat second-quarter forecast

(Reuters) – Shares of Carvana Co (NYSE:CVNA) rose 33% before the bell on Friday after the online used-car retailer forecast a surprise…

IHG CEO Barr to step down as Holiday Inn owner sees China rebound

(Reuters) – IHG Plc on Friday said top boss Keith Barr would step down from his role next month, as…

Adidas shares leap on results but CEO warns of bumpy year

(Reuters) – Adidas shares jumped on Friday after better-than-expected first-quarter results, although CEO Bjorn Gulden forecast “a bumpy year with…