"There is a very real risk of contraction, which would take the country into a technical recession," an economist warns.
Natura Cosméticos "believes it can revive the fortunes of the company historically known for its doorstep Avon Lady sellers."
The cosmetics company posted breakeven earnings per share and sales fell year-over-year.
The settlement resolves investor claims arising from the $2 billion corruption scandal that has rocked Brazil for four years.
A new report says the app market is maturing, with users averaging two hours a day in apps and the share of non-game apps increasing.
In its quarterly report on political risk, Aon downgraded the risk ratings of four nations.
The $1.3 billion acquisition of Moy Park "will position Pilgrim's to become a global player" in the poultry production business.
Negative rating actions on sovereign debt "are likely to continue to outnumber positive actions over the coming 12 months," S&P says.
Subsidiary’s CFO recounts how robots have helped sustain productivity during the country’s prolonged crisis.
"When we do not meet our objectives, we take responsibility for it," the company said as it reported a "disappointing" performance last year.
The cereal giant says the deal will advance its goals of becoming a global snacking powerhouse and expanding in emerging markets.
The sale of eight plants to China Three Gorges Corp. advances Duke's strategy of focusing on its core regulated power business in the U.S.
