Exxon Profit Soars 91%
Exxon earnings jumped as the oil giant rebounded from the prior year's weak performance on higher commodities prices and improved refining margins.
Tech Firms Lobby EU on Privacy
Microsoft, Google and other U.S. tech giants are pushing to streamline Europe's privacy rules in order to offer more remote computing and data-storage services. Some European governments are resisting.
Sony Swings to Profit
Sony posted strong results for the fiscal first quarter, and CEO Stringer said he expects the momentum to continue amid gains from a restructuring.
Spain Weighs on Santander Net
Banco Santander said that its second-quarter net profit fell 8%, as a drop in profit in continental Europe offset higher earnings at its Latin American and U.K. operations.
Nissan Swings to Profit
Nissan Motor swung to a net profit in the fiscal first quarter, as sales of small cars in Japan, stronger auto demand in the U.S. and cost-cuts offset the yen's strength.
