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From introvert to business leader: Jessica Wong's journey of self-discovery and empowerment
By Sophie RobertsMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Jessica Wong, CFO of Beazley Furlonge Limited, has spoken about the transformative journey of discovering her unique management style and overcoming challenges associated with being an introvert in a leadership role.Speaking to The Insurer TV as part of a wid...Reuters
Thu, May 1
IDEXX Laboratories raises annual profit view on strong demand for its pet diagnostics
May 1 (Reuters) - Animal diagnostics maker IDEXX Laboratories IDXX.O on Thursday raised its annual profit forecast after it beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly profit, as it benefited from customer retention and increased demand for its tests and equipment.The company also raised its revenue fo...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Exelon beats first-quarter profit estimates on higher electricity rates
May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. utility Exelon EXC.O surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by higher electricity rates.U.S. utilities, including Exelon, have been seeking to raise customer power bills to improve infrastructure, as the nation's electrical grids face ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cardinal Health lifts full-year profit forecast again on specialty medicine sales
May 1 (Reuters) - Drug distributor Cardinal Health CAH.N on Thursday raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted profit forecast for the fourth time, betting on strong demand for costly specialty medicines and branded drugs.High profit margins for specialty medicines, used to treat complex conditions like rheum...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Aptiv forecasts second-quarter profit above estimate
May 1 (Reuters) - Auto parts supplier Aptiv APTV.N forecast its second-quarter profit above analysts' estimate on Thursday, betting on benefits from its previously implemented cost-saving measures.The Dublin-based company had said last year it would implement steps to improve profitability after...Reuters
Thu, May 1
RPT-Canada's Northern Graphite plans to put Quebec mine on care and maintenance
Northern Graphite seeks C$10 million to expand Lac de Iles mineChina's export controls on graphite increase supply uncertaintyNorthern Graphite says if it receives funding the mine could be in production for another 8 yearsBy Divya RajagopalMay 1 (Reuters) - Canadian miner Northern Graphite will...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Mastercard first-quarter profit rises as consumer spending holds up
May 1 (Reuters) - Mastercard MA.N reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Thursday on the back of resilient spending in its card network, despite economic uncertainty sparked by a global trade war.Profit rose to $3.3 billion, or $3.59 per share, in the three months ended March 31, from $3 billion...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Ametek's quarterly profit rises on strong sales at electromechanical unit
May 1 (Reuters) - Industrial tools maker Ametek Inc AME.N on Thursday reported a modest uptick in first-quarter earnings, aided by robust sales and order growth at its electromechanical business.The Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based company expects to weather the tariff-led macroeconomic environment with a...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Tunisia leader's opponents, supporters stage rival rallies in sharp political split
By Tarek Amara TUNIS, May 1 (Reuters) - Opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied protested on the streets of Tunis on Thursday, accusing him of using the judiciary and police to suppress critics, while his supporters held a counter-rally, highlighting a deepening political divide.The anti-Saied...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Iran accuses U.S. of 'provocative statements' ahead of nuclear talks
DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - Iran accused the United States on Thursday of "contradictory behaviour and provocative statements" after Washington warned Tehran of consequences for backing Yemen's Houthis and imposed new oil-related sanctions on it in the midst of nuclear talks.Washington and ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Roblox lifts annual bookings forecast as spending defies tariff uncertainty
By Zaheer KachwalaMay 1 (Reuters) - Roblox RBLX.N raised its annual bookings forecast on Thursday and beat quarterly results estimates, a sign that spending on its vast library of user-generated videogames was holding up despite economic uncertainty driven by U.S. tariffs.The platform has aggressive...Reuters
Thu, May 1
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Silicon Valley’s Trump trade broke too many things
By Jeffrey Goldfarb NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The early returns from Silicon Valley’s attempted reprogramming of Washington are disastrous. Titans of technology either threw their support behind Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, or opened their wallets for him after he won ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Trump Fed favorite has policies for different era
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The U.S. Federal Reserve has become an immensely powerful institution. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s favorite to succeed Jerome Powell as the central bank’s next chair, is eager to roll some of that power back. He used a spee...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Canada's Northern Graphite plans to put Quebec mine on care and maintenance
Northern Graphite seeks C$10 million to expand Lac de Iles mineChina's export controls on graphite increase supply uncertaintyNorthern Graphite says if it receives funding the mine could be in production for another 8 yearsBy Divya RajagopalMay 1 - Canadian miner Northern Graphite will put its Q...Reuters
Thu, May 1
US Treasury chief urges Fed to cut rates
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday called on the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut rates, saying yields on two-year rates were lower than Fed fund rates."We are seeing that two-year rates are now below Fed funds rates, so that's a market signal that the...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Becton Dickinson Q2 Adjusted EPS USD 3.35 Vs. IBES Estimate USD 2.98
May 1 (Reuters) - Becton Dickinson and Co BDX.N:BECTON DICKINSON Q2 ADJUSTED EPS USD 3.35 VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE USD 2.98BECTON DICKINSON Q2 REVENUE USD 5,272 MILLION VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE USD 5,098 MILLIONBECTON DICKINSON Q2 EPS USD 1.07BECTON DICKINSON OUTLOOK FY ADJUSTED EPS USD 14.06-14.34BECTON ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Bessent: confident China wants to reach deal on tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday the United States will likely revisit President Donald Trump's phase one trade deal with China and he was confident Beijing will want to reach a deal on tariffs."I am confident that the Chinese will want to ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
