Earnings Report

The New York Times Co. (NYT) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $25 million.

Danish brewer Carlsberg says its third-quarter revenue rose on strong beer sales across its major markets, boosted by unusually hot weather in western Europe.

Cigna is looking to close its $52 billion acquisition of Express Scripts.

Spotify Technology SA (SPOT) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $50 million.

General Motors swung to a third-quarter profit and blew past Wall Street expectations on rising prices in North America and surprising resilience in China.

General Motors will attempt to cut costs by offering buyouts to about 18,000 white-collar workers in North America.

Yum Brands topped key sales estimates during the third quarter on growth in its KFC and Taco Bell restaurants.

Kellogg Co. (K) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $380 million.

Sprint Corp. (S) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $196 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

Asian markets rose on Wednesday after big American companies reported strong earnings for the third quarter, soothing fears that rising interest rates may deter corporate investment.

Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $338.3 million.