U.S. companies add most workers in 7 months as storm effect fades: ADP
(Reuters) – U.S. companies added the most workers in seven months in October as hiring rebounded from an 11-month low set in September stemming from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, a report by a payrolls processor showed on Wednesday.
New York Times beats profit estimate as digital subscribers soar
(Reuters) – The New York Times Co reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit, as it signed up more advertisers and subscribers for its digital publications, helping offset a slide in print sales.
Stocks clock up fresh records as oil hits highest since mid-2015
LONDON (Reuters) – World stock markets notched up a fresh record high on Wednesday, powered by a 3 percent jump in basic resources shares after oil prices hit their highest since mid-2015 and by robust earnings from companies such as Sony.
TPP talks without U.S. near final stretch ahead of APEC
URAYASU, Japan (Reuters) – The 11 remaining nations in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) without the United States edged towards sealing a comprehensive free trade pact after New Zealand agreed to amend laws that are not subject to TPP, to enable its…
Futures jump on strong earnings; Fed takes center stage
(Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures pointed to a strong opening for Wall Street on Wednesday, as an upbeat third-quarter earnings season lifted sentiment while investors waited for clues on future rate hikes from the latest Fed meeting.
Thomson Reuters profit tops estimates, revenue misses
(Reuters) – Thomson Reuters Corp on Wednesday beat quarterly profit expectations on Wednesday, even as revenue slightly missed, and said full-year earnings will be at the high end of its earlier forecast.
Thomson Reuters reports higher third-quarter net profit
(Reuters) – Thomson Reuters Corp on Wednesday reported higher-than-expected quarterly profit even as revenue slightly missed estimates, and the news and information company said full-year profits will be at the high end of its earlier forecast.
Cognizant beats earnings estimates on digital services strength
(Reuters) – IT services firm Cognizant on Wednesday reported a higher-than-expected profit for the third quarter, driven by demand for its digital and cloud services as well as higher spending from its healthcare and financial clients.
Japan’s steelmakers in rare sweet spot, but Kobe Steel may miss out
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s steelmakers are in the midst of the best market conditions in at least three years as steel prices rise with construction in full swing for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo and automakers boosting production.
World stocks hit new highs, oil soars, Fed moves into focus
LONDON (Reuters) – Upbeat earnings reports helped drive global stock markets to record highs on Wednesday, as investors turned their focus to a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for fresh insight on the outlook for monetary policy in the world’s biggest eco…




