US Business

Microsoft, Google and Amazon all report strong quarterly growth in cloud revenue, but warn of increased capital spending.

The cable and entertainment company said it would consider partnerships in streaming as it posted a jump in quarterly revenue.

Apple reported revenue reached an all-time high for the September quarter, propelled by a modest rebound in iPhone sales that came ahead of its release of new artificial-intelligence tools.

The company is offering a 38% wage increase over four years in its latest proposal. That is up from its original offer of 25%, which was overwhelmingly rejected by a union local representing machinists.

Aker Solutions reported below-forecast third-quarter results but said its outlook remained positive with high tender activity.

Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev posted sales volumes that fell by more than analysts had expected, dragged by a weak consumer backdrop in China and Argentina.

The Australian iron-ore giant is considering a big new mine in Gabon but first has to work out how it can transport the steel ingredient for export.

BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.

Company’s projection points to less growth than analysts had anticipated

Google reported a 15% jump in year-over-year revenue driven by strong results in its cloud-computing division, boosting the company’s fortunes during a costly push into artificial intelligence.