Halliburton profits rise as international growth offsets headwinds

Halliburton profits rise as international growth offsets headwinds

Halliburton delivered a strong earnings performance in the first quarter of 2026, with net income rising to $461 million, or $0.55 per share, compared to $204 million a year earlier, as improved operating efficiency and international activity drove margin expansion. Revenue was broadly unchanged at $5.4 billion, reflecting a mixed operating environment in which international…

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JPMorgan says Lamb Weston Holdings’ (LW) third-quarter results were better than feared

JPMorgan says Lamb Weston Holdings’ (LW) third-quarter results were better than feared

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) is one of the Top 10 Stocks That Beat Earnings Estimates. On April 1, 2026, JPMorgan said Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LW) beat earnings per share in the third quarter, driven by better-than-expected performance in North America that offset international weakness, higher interest expenses and tax impacts. The firm described…

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Tariffs as a structural constraint: How US trade volatility is reshaping Hyundai and Kia’s production strategy

Tariffs as a structural constraint: How US trade volatility is reshaping Hyundai and Kia’s production strategy

Following the start of the Trump administration’s second term, the tariff landscape facing Korea’s auto industry has once again entered a period of increased volatility. Towards the end of 2025, Korea secured a temporary reduction in tariffs on Korean-made vehicles from 25% to 15%, contingent on bilateral negotiations with the United States and meeting investment…

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Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

The latest market conversations about financial services. Exclusively on Dow Jones Newswires at 4:20 ET, 12:20 ET and 16:50 ET. 1036 ET – The US luxury real estate market displays two distinct personalities, according to Realtor.com. While the national entry point for luxury softened, falling 2.2% year-over-year to $1.22 million, a deeper dive into metropolitan…

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Linamar closes 0 million deal to buy Aludyne’s North American assets

Linamar closes $300 million deal to buy Aludyne’s North American assets

The Canadian Linamar has agreed to acquire certain North American assets of the automotive parts company Aludyne, in an operation valued at 300 million dollars. The agreement encompasses substantially all of Aludyne’s precision casting, machining solutions and manufacturing operations in North America. It is expected to “significantly” enhance Linamar’s manufacturing presence across the continent, particularly…

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