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| German Merck Profit Soars on Serono Deal FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Merck KGaA, the German drug and chemical company whose products include the multiple sclerosis drug Rebif and cancer treatment Erbitux, said Monday that its fourth-quarter profit soared to nearly $5 billion as it reaped the benefits of its acquisition of Serono and the divestiture of its generic drug unit.... hosted.ap.org |
Costco, BJ's Post Strong Profits BOSTON (AP) -- Warehouse clubs Costco and BJ's reported substantially higher profits on Wednesday, with both benefiting as cost-conscious shoppers worried about the economy shunned department stores and specialty retailers in favor of lower-priced alternatives.... hosted.ap.org |
China Life invests $300 million in Visa IPO BEIJING (Reuters) - China Life Insurance Co , the country's biggest life insurer, said on Monday that it had invested $300 million in Visa Inc's initial public offering in its maiden overseas investment. feeds.reuters.com |
Air NZ set to ask Boeing for delay compensation Air New Zealand is likely to seek compensation from Boeing following the announcement that its eight 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on order will be delayed by two years, the New Zealand Herald daily reported on Thursday. Air New Zealand ... english.people.com.cn |
Dollar hits 8-week high vs. yen in Tokyo The U.S. dollar rose to an eight-week high Friday in Tokyo. At 5 p.m., the dollar was quoted at 104.70-72 yen against Thursday's 5 p.m. quotes of 104.20-30 yen in New York and 103.69-72 yen in Tokyo. It moved between 104.07 ... english.people.com.cn |