ING Boosted by Growing Loan Book 

ING reported a rise in second-quarter profit as the Dutch lender expanded its loan book, booked a gain from an asset sale and reduced its loan-loss provisions.

 
Société Générale Boosted by Market Volatility 

Société Générale said second-quarter net profit jumped 25%, lifted by the performance of its large equity and derivatives trading business and a debt valuation adjustment.

 
Rare Lizard Thwarts Indian Giant 

An Australian court has overturned approval for Adani Group, one of India's biggest conglomerates, to build a huge coal mine in Queensland after activists raised concerns about its impact on the yakka skink.

 
Skymark Creditors Reject Delta, Opt for Funding Plan Backed by ANA 

Creditors of Japan's financially troubled Skymark Airlines chose ANA Holdings Inc. to support the carrier's rehabilitation, blocking an alternative plan submitted by a creditor that sought help from Delta Air Lines.

 
Sunrun Prices IPO at $14 a Share 

Sunrun Inc. priced its initial public offering at $14 a share late Tuesday, in line with expectations, according to people familiar with the deal.

 
Disney Defends ESPN as Consumers Cut Cords 

A conference call to discuss Walt Disney Co.'s financial results Tuesday became a forceful defense of ESPN in an age of cable cord-cutting, reflecting Wall Street's concerns about the brand's future.

 
DreamWorks Animation Loss More Than Doubles 

DreamWorks Animation loss more than doubled in the second quarter, as the studio struggles to revamp operations.

 
Ailing Travelers CEO Fishman to Exit 

Jay S. Fishman is stepping down Dec. 1, handing over his job to Alan D. Schnitzer, who runs the company's largest segment.

 
Plains All American Pipeline Posts Lower Revenue 

Plains All American Pipeline LP said revenue fell 40.5% as the master-limited partnership said it has a "cautious" near-term outlook.

 
First Solar's Profit Surges 

First Solar Inc.'s second-quarter profit surged on higher project revenue and a one-time tax gain.