Lionel Messi Can't Be Stopped---Or Even Fouled
In his first full season in MLS, Messi is on the receiving end of fewer tackles and fouls than ever before. It’s no surprise he’s running riot.
In his first full season in MLS, Messi is on the receiving end of fewer tackles and fouls than ever before. It’s no surprise he’s running riot.
The U.S. federal indictment of a congressman alleges that payments from billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego’s Azteca Bank were used to influence legislation.
The Japanese carmaker projected a drop in fiscal-year profit on higher costs and announced a share buyback after posting stronger fourth-quarter net profit thanks partly to a weaker yen.
For Europe’s central banks, moving ahead of the Federal Reserve risks a depreciation of the national currency. But there is another argument.
A host of global automakers are increasingly turning to Chinese tech giants in a bid to claw back market share in one of the world’s largest—and fastest-changing—auto markets.
The Kerem Shalom border crossing between Israel and Gaza has reopened, Israel said, as aid groups warn Israeli operations in Rafah imperil humanitarian efforts.
The porn star’s testimony prompted concerns from the judge, objections from the defense and anger from Donald Trump.
Biden administration officials are concerned about the use of 2,000-pound bombs in densely populated areas of Gaza.
Output of production in manufacturing, energy and construction fell 0.4%, the first fall this year, a signal that an industrial recovery could be fragile as the economy still struggles.
The Riksbank cut its key rate to 3.75% from 4%, in line with forecasts, becoming only the second central bank from a rich, advanced economy to begin its easing cycle following the post-pandemic surge in inflation.
The company’s shares nearly doubled in their trading debut after it raised more than $540 million in South Korea’s biggest initial public offering in more than two years.
The company forecast revenue growth of 10%-12% and a free cash-flow of around €1 billion, and said it had initiated a restructuring of its wind business, replacing the unit’s CEO in the process.
Puma forecast an operating result of €620 million-€700 million for 2024, with analysts suggesting it should achieve sequential sales growth helped by some major sporting events.
Puma forecast an operating result of €620 million-€700 million in 2024, but still expected continued market volatility and elevated stock levels.
Bertelsmann said for 2024 it continues to expect a significant decline in revenue and earnings due to asset sales, but a moderate increase in both revenue and earnings from continuing operations.
Alstom said adjusted earnings rose 17% with an improved margin and guided for further profit growth in 2025, as it looks to cut overheads and procurement costs.
The German reinsurer posted net profit for the first three months of 2024 of $2.3 billion, in line with preliminary figures, and said it was “more likely” it would surpass its full-year profit target.
The German car-parts company confirmed both its preliminary figures for the quarter ended March and also backed its full-year outlook, despite posting a net loss of $57 million.
BMW’s key automotive unit reported slightly lower-than-forecast profits in the first quarter as manufacturing costs rose, but the group maintained its full-year guidance.
Fresenius lifted its full-year guidance after profits in the first quarter beat expectations, boosted by an improved performance at its core businesses.
Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a rise in first-quarter underlying profits as organic revenue grew 2.6% and as volumes dropped by less than expected.
Toyota Motor projected a drop in fiscal-year profit and announced a share buyback after posting a rise in fourth-quarter net profit thanks partly to a weaker yen.
Across the country, aquifers are vanishing as farms and cities drain groundwater that can take thousands of years to replenish. Here’s an inside look at how this crisis is unfolding in Kansas and what it means for U.S. food supply.
The Wall Street Journal is convening its annual CEO Council in London to discuss the forces shaping policy, business and the economy.
Amplifying the grief and anger is the Russian government’s lack of transparency about soldiers who are missing or presumed to be dead.