BP boosts dividend as profits slump on weak oil, gas prices
BP on Tuesday boosted its dividend payout after a 26% drop in fourth-quarter profit on lower oil and gas prices which still beat forecasts....
France’s Sanofi under investigation in Depakine birth defects case
French healthcare company Sanofi said it had been put under investigation over a legal case relating to Depakine, a medication known to have caused birth...
Millions in China banish virus blues with online games, video apps
Online games and short video apps have been among the few beneficiaries of China’s virus outbreak, raking in millions of views and downloads as people...
Sharp’s third-quarter profit up 38.5%, above estimates
Japan’s Sharp Corp on Tuesday reported a 38.5% increase in third-quarter operating profit thanks to gains at its smart appliance division and cost reduction efforts....
Jewelry maker Pandora sees continued sales decline in 2020
Danish jewelry maker Pandora’s fourth-quarter operating profit on Tuesday beat forecasts despite disappointing sales in China while it said its 2020 organic sales growth is...
NHL roundup: Pysyk hat trick helps Panthers beat Leafs
Mike Hoffman scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period, Mark Pysyk had three goals, and the visiting Florida Panthers overcame a two-goal deficit...
Iowa caucuses 2020 live updates: Results delayed after ‘inconsistencies’ in reporting – The Washington Post
Iowa caucuses 2020 live updates: Results delayed after ‘inconsistencies’ in reporting The Washington Post A Bernie Sanders Win in Iowa Could Ripple Through Markets Bloomberg Iowa Caucus...
Japan’s Takeda forecasts surprise full-year operating profit
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd said it now expects an operating profit for the full year, as opposed to its earlier projection for a loss, due...
Oil prices rebound from China virus slump amid gingerly recovery across markets
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, matching moves in other financial markets as investors regained calm after Monday’s sharp sell-off on fears of the impact of...
Australian evacuees from China test negative for virus, but face 14-day quarantine
A total of 239 Australians evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan have been cleared of the coronavirus, with two remaining facing only a “minimal”...
