Industrials

Honeywell reaffirmed its first-quarter and 2013 outlook, citing expansion and expected long-term growth, despite facing continued economic headwinds.

Honeywell reaffirmed its first-quarter and 2013 outlook, citing expansion and expected long-term growth, despite facing continued economic headwinds.

European aerospace giant EADS said production of its new Airbus A350 jetliner, set for its first flight this summer, has presented challenges related to cost control and a near-full production schedule.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber said it plans to use most of the proceeds from selling $900 million worth of debt to fund contributions to its frozen U.S. pension plans in an effort to reduce those obligations by as much as $125 million annually. 

With sequestration right around the corner, the president's plan to create a national infrastructure bank might be a particularly hard sell among plans to create jobs and fix the economy.

The world's biggest food company has reportedly removed beef pasta meals from shelves in Italy and Spain after tests revealed traces of horse DNA above 1%.

The world's biggest food company has reportedly removed beef pasta meals from shelves in Italy and Spain after tests revealed traces of horse DNA above 1%.

Kraft Foods disclosed a preliminary 72% tumble in fourth-quarter earnings amid slumping revenue and one-time charges, but the parent of Jell-O and Oscar Mayer upgraded its profit outlook.

Herbalife surged as much as 17% after investor Carl Icahn revealed he bought 14 million shares in the nutrition company ahead of a potential go-private offer.

Dow Chemical authorized on Friday a new buyback plan of up to $1.5 billion as it looks to prove its confidence it its financial position and return value to shareholders. 

Deere solidly beat the Street by logging a 22% rise in fiscal first-quarter profits on stronger-than-expected sales, leading the farm equipment maker to hike its full-year guidance.

Dean Foods revealed disappointing fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday and affirmed plans to spin off WhiteWave Foods in May.

Dean Foods revealed disappointing fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday and affirmed plans to spin off WhiteWave Foods in May.

Diversified manufacturer 3M has tapped Coca-Cola CEO Muhtar Kent to serve on its board of directors, effective April 1.

Praxair has agreed to buy beverage carbonation company NuCO2 for $1.1 billion as it looks to expand its presence in the restaurant industry.

KFC parent Yum Brands came under selling pressure Monday after the company reported a 6% drop in same-store sales in China resulting from a food-safety scare.

United Technologies’ board approved a buyback on Monday for up to 60 million shares worth about $5.4 billion and declared a dividend. 

United Technologies’ board approved a buyback on Monday for up to 60 million shares worth about $5.4 billion and declared a dividend. 

The meat producer posted first-quarter earnings on Friday that topped Wall Street expectations despite continued challenges in the market and slumped demand.

Ingersoll-Rand posted a 2.7% decline in earnings on weak demand for its heating and cooling systems and other industrial equipment.