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Bunge boosts earnings outlook on strong processing margins

Bunge boosts earnings outlook on strong processing margins

April 29 (Reuters) - Bunge raised its full-year adjusted profit forecast on Wednesday, citing a strong oilseed processing outlook and the removal of uncertainty that had weighed on results in recent quarters following the U.S. biofuel mandate announcement.

Verisk beats first-quarter estimates on strong demand for its analytics

Verisk beats first-quarter estimates on strong demand for its analytics

April 29 (Reuters) - Verisk Analytics reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter on Wednesday, driven by strong demand for its data analytics products used by insurers to assess policy risks.

China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll

China's factory activity set to expand at a slower clip in April: Reuters poll

BEIJING, April 29 (Reuters) - China's factory activity likely grew at a slower pace in April as rising cost pressures stemming from the Middle East conflict test Beijing's reliance on manufacturing to underpin economic growth.

US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports

US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports

By Kanishka Singh April 29 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran, Axios reported on Wednesday. The report cited unidentified sources.

Royal Caribbean cuts annual profit forecast, sees higher fuel costs

Royal Caribbean cuts annual profit forecast, sees higher fuel costs

April 30 (Reuters) - Royal Caribbean cut its annual earnings forecast on Thursday, even after it reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, as surging fuel costs linked to the Iran war weigh on the cruise operator.

Visa quarterly profit rises on resilient consumer spending

Visa quarterly profit rises on resilient consumer spending

By Pritam Biswas and Rishab Shaju April 28 (Reuters) - Visa reported a higher second-quarter profit on Tuesday as the world's largest payment processor benefited from a steady rise in payment volumes despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, sending its shares up about 4% in extended trading.

US growth picks up in the first quarter

US growth picks up in the first quarter

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. economic growth picked up in the first quarter on a rebound in government spending after a crippling government shutdown, but the increase is likely temporary as the war with Iran drives up gasoline prices and squeezes household budgets.

Hershey tops quarterly estimates as higher prices, salty snacks demand cushion hit from costs

Hershey tops quarterly estimates as higher prices, salty snacks demand cushion hit from costs

April 30 (Reuters) - Hershey on Thursday beat Wall Street expectations for quarterly revenue and profit as higher prices and demand for its chocolates and snacks helped offset rising commodities costs.

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

April 30 (Reuters) - Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon for its weapons and military intelligence systems.

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll

Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters poll

By Pranoy Krishna BENGALURU, April 28 (Reuters) - India's economic growth outlook is broadly unchanged despite the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of economists who warned that data won't capture an already-notable hit to the country's vast informal sector.

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued: Reuters poll

Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued: Reuters poll

By Hari Kishan BENGALURU, April 28 (Reuters) - Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, according to a Reuters poll of around 500 economists, who barely altered

Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook

Bank of Japan set to keep rates steady as Iran war clouds outlook

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold off raising interest rates on Tuesday, but drop hawkish signals to leave itself scope to push up borrowing costs in coming months to counter inflationary pressure from the Middle East conflict.