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Samsung Missess Earnings Estimates Due To Disappointing Galaxy S6 Figures, Challenges Expected in Second Half
Bloomberg reports that Samsung Electronics Co. missed analysts’ estimates of its second-quarter profit after the disappointing sales figure of its flagship smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S6.
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Consumer Confidence in U.S. Fell to Lowest Since August 2011, Caused By Less Optimisim in Labor Market
Consumer confidence has declined in July, following an improvement last month, due to less optimistic short-term outlook, especially in the Labor market, according to a press release by The Conference Board.
Ford's 2nd Quarter Profits Beat Expectations, Fueled by Sales in the U.S.
Ford Motor Co. reported a 44 percent gain in second-quarter profits, easily beating analysts’ expectations, due to its strong sales in the U.S, led by the Ford F-150 pickup truck, according to a report from Reuters.
AIG Hires Douglas Dachille as Chief Investment Officer, Acquires First Principles Capital Management
In a press release, American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has named Douglas A. Dachille, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of First Principles Capital Management, as AIG’s Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer.
Honeywell Acquires Elster Division of Melrose Industries, Increasing Own Business Profile
Honeywell International, Inc. has announced the acquisition of gas measuring and metering company, Elster, from Melrose Industries Plc for approximately £3.3 billion or $5.1 billion, according to a press release by Honeywell.
Ford Reports Quarterly Profit Of $2.6 Billion In North America
Ford Motor Co. officials have reported a quarterly profit of $2.6 Billion from North America, the Associated Press reports.
Volkswagen Brand Sales Drop 2.6 Percent Compared To 4.4 Percent Overall Industry Increase In 1st Half Of 2015
Sales of the Volkswagen brand have dropped 2.6 percent compared to the 4.4 percent overall automobile industry increase for the first half of 2015.
Medical Properties to Increase Portfolio of Hospital Real Estate with Acquisition of Capella Healthcare
"Medical Properties Trust, Inc. has announced, in a press release, that it has entered into a “definitive agreement” to acquire Capella Holdings, Inc. for $900 million in cash."
P&G Set to Announce David Taylor as Successor to CEO A.G. Lafley, Lafley to Remain as Chairman
"Proctor & Gamble Co. is set to announce David Taylor, a company veteran, to be the next CEO, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal."
U.S. Capital Equipment Rise, Boosted by Non-Military Aircraft Orders
"According to the data released by the U.S. Census Bureau News, new orders for all manufactured durable goods increased by 3.4 percent or $7.7 billion to $235.3 billion in June."
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