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Chinese brewer Tsingtao sees half-year profits up 42% from publicity gained by sponsoring the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Hewlett-Packard, the world's largest computer firm, sees quarterly profits boosted by international sales.
High jet fuel prices saw annual pre-tax profits at Virgin Blue, Australia's second-largest airline, fall by 55%.
Recruitment firm Michael Page urges the Takeover Panel to impose a "put up or shut up" deadline on Swiss rival Adecco.
Mining giant BHP Billiton unveils record annual profits for the seventh year in a row thanks to surging commodity prices.
China's main share index falls by 5.3% to a 20-month closing low on fears that slowing growth will dent corporate profits.
Celtic announce a profit for the second successive year, with the Scottish champions recording a pre-tax gain of £4.44m.
The world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, sees profits increase as US consumers looks for bargain deals.
British Energy reports a 66% drop in quarterly profits, hit by falls in production from the group's ageing nuclear power stations.
TJX, which owns the TJMaxx shops, reports strong quarterly profits and raises its annual earnings forecast.
Intercontinental Hotels reports a 29% rise in half-year profits but says revenue growth has slowed in recent months.
Water companies in England and Wales submit their proposed five-year price plans from 2010 to the regulator Ofwat for approval.
Why reforming the economics of food production and supply would be beneficial for a number of environmental and social ills.
Heavy rain keeps most clubs in the pavilion, but Shrewsbury manage to pick up some vital promotion points.
Shanghai's main stock index slides to a 19-month low on fears that rising inflation will damage company profits.
Stamp seller Stanley Gibbons sees profits rise in as investors steer away from erratic financial markets and seek alternative investments to guard against inflation.
Chinese PC maker Lenovo reports upbeat quarterly profits as it improved market share in Europe.
Europe's biggest insurers, including Allianz and Axa, report profit falls as a result of the financial market turmoil.
Japanese carmaker Toyota sees quarterly profits drop less than expected but highlights the tough trading environment.
Barclays reports a 33% drop in profits for the first half of 2008 to £2.75bn, with more write-downs linked to the credit crunch.
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