Pfizer benefits from sales of COVID-19 treatments
Pfizer reported higher-than-expected profits due to strong sales of COVID treatment Paxlovid, a major victory for chief executive Albert Bourla as he takes on activist investor Starboard.
Straumann sales growth driven by strong demand in the Asia-Pacific region
Swiss dental implant maker Straumann on Tuesday reported double-digit percentage growth in organic revenue for the third quarter as more people seek dental services globally, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
Novartis improves its 2024 outlook for the third time with Cosentyx
Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Tuesday raised its 2024 profit forecast for the third time amid greater use of its prescription drugs such as psoriasis and arthritis drug Cosentyx.
PayPal forecasts fourth-quarter revenue below estimates
PayPal forecast fourth-quarter revenue below estimates as the digital payments company shifts its focus from aggressive expansion to higher-margin businesses, sending its shares down 6.6 per cent before the market…
Google among investors who invested $110 million in Nigeria’s Moniepoint
Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint has raised $110 million in new funding from investors including Google to scale digital payments and banking solutions across Africa, the company said on Tuesday. Moniepoint…
Apple supplier TDK is partnering with McLaren Racing to promote electric cars
Apple supplier TDK has partnered with McLaren Racing in Formula E electric car racing, as the Japanese auto component maker aims to expand the electric vehicle sector.
Jota out until after international break, says Slot
Liverpool will be without Diogo Jota until after the international break, manager Arne Slot revealed. Jota has not played since suffering a chest injury in the win over Chelsea on…
New Zealand backs Australian Robinson to head World Rugby
The New Zealand Rugby Federation backed Australian Brett Robinson in his bid to succeed Bill Beaumont as chairman of World Rugby's global governing body in next month's election. Former Wallaby…
Paolo Banchero of the Magic scores 50 points against the Pacers
Paolo Banchero became the first Orlando player to score 50 points in a game in 20 years and had a triple-double on Monday night, helping the Magic to a 119-115…
Vatican anti-abuse commission calls for clearer rules to compensate victims
The Catholic Church needs to unify policies to compensate victims of clergy sexual abuse, the Vatican's child protection commission said in its first annual report. For decades, the church has…
