Philips shares jump 10.5% as second-quarter sales grow despite China weakness
Economy

Philips shares jump 10.5% as second-quarter sales grow despite China weakness

The Philips office building in Warsaw, Poland, on July 29, 2021. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Shares of Dutch device maker Philips jumped as much as 15% on Monday after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. The stock was last up 14.62% when markets closed in Europe. Comparable group sales rose 2% to 4.5 […]

Biden rolls out plan to overhaul the Supreme Court
Economy

Biden rolls out plan to overhaul the Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court Justices attend as U.S. President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a three-pronged proposal to reform the Supreme Court, a policy area that he said will be a focus […]

McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect
Economy

McDonald’s is about to report earnings. Here’s what to expect

A McDonald’s restaurant is viewed on July 22, 2024 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images McDonald’s on Monday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as same-store sales declined across every division. “Industry traffic has declined in major markets like the U.S., Australia, Canada, and Germany. In several markets, we also continue […]

Heineken shares fall 7% after first-half profit miss
Economy

Heineken shares fall 7% after first-half profit miss

In this photo illustration, bottles of Heineken beer are displayed on July 31, 2023 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Heineken shares declined throughout the day on Monday after the brewing giant’s first-half profit growth came in weaker than analysts had expected. The company’s stock provisionally ended down 10.14% when markets closed […]

Lawmakers react to Trump indictment news
Politics

Lawmakers react to Trump indictment news

“It is unconscionable for a President to indict the leading candidate opposing him,” he wrote. “Joe Biden kept classified documents for decades. I, and every American who believes in the rule of law, stand with President Trump against this grave injustice. House Republicans will hold this brazen weaponization of power accountable.” Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.),… […]

Missouri governor signs ban on transgender health care, school sports
World

Missouri governor signs ban on transgender health care, school sports

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Transgender minors and some adults in Missouri will soon be limited from accessing puberty blockers, hormones and gender-affirming surgeries — as well as some school sports teams — under bills signed Wednesday by the state’s Republican governor.Beginning Aug. 28, Missouri health care providers won’t be able to prescribe those gender-affirming… […]