BusinessHSBC reported US$9.6bn in quarterly pre-tax profit and approved a 10-cent dividend per ordinary share. Growth excluding notable items was 10% in constant currencies, not 32%.
Trade & Global DealsDonald has conditional EFA approval up to A$70m and NRFC senior-debt commitment up to A$110m. A separate US$41.4m GAM loan is conditional; not cash disbursed.
BusinessNucor reports US$1.32bn Q3 earnings and US$5.80 diluted EPS. Higher steel pricing and volumes helped, but the Q4 outlook remains qualified.
BusinessRambus reports US$218.3m Q3 revenue, with US$0.69 GAAP diluted EPS. Its US$227–233m Q4 sales forecast remains conditional on customer agreements.
BusinessWhirlpool's Q3 sales fell to US$3.677bn. The appliance maker forecasts a full-year loss and plans further Q4 price increases amid soft demand.