Microsoft Posts Strong Earnings Growth

The Redmond, Wash., company has enjoyed a strong period of higher earnings, in part because of Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella's bet on cloud computing.

 
Ford Lowers Profit Outlook, Citing China Weakness

Ford's results in North America buoyed its third-quarter performance but the auto maker lowered its full-year profit outlook in part because of continued weakness in China.

 
Medicare Funding Weighs on Eli Lilly's Revenue

Eli Lilly posted a lower-than-expected revenue for the latest quarter as the company provided more funding for seniors through a Medicare plan under a change in federal law that took effect this year.

 
Walmart Rushes Out Holiday Deals-a Week Before Halloween

The retailer will start advertising holiday discounts online this week, as retailers brace for a shorter shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year.

 
Google Sweetens Search-Engine Remedy After EU Pressure

Alphabet Inc.'s Google has bowed to pressure from European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager in offering better terms to rival search engines that want to appear on Android phones under a $4.8 billion antitrust decision against the tech giant.

 
Private-Equity Firm Bristol Capital Advisors Wins Auction for Sugarfina

Private-equity firm Bristol Capital Advisors has won an auction to purchase boutique candy retailer Sugarfina out of bankruptcy.

 
Boeing Cash Squeezed Awaiting 737 MAX Approval

Boeing still hopes to secure regulatory approval this year for the return of its 737 MAX jetliner, but the company faces a cash squeeze as airlines stop payments and China holds off buying more planes because of a continuing trade spat with the U.S.

 
Anthem Lifts Profit Target

Anthem Inc. posted higher third-quarter profits and increased its earnings guidance for this year, but a key spending metric came in higher than expected due to continued pressure in its Medicaid business.

 
Caterpillar Lowers Profit Outlook

Caterpillar cut its profit forecast for the year, saying that global economic uncertainty is prompting customers to hold off on big purchases.

 
CEO Schwarzman Defends Blackstone as Firm's Profit Climbs

The private-equity industry has absorbed criticism from politicians as presidential campaigns heat up.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

October 23, 2019 17:00 ET (21:00 GMT)

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