Rob Curran

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Rob Curran

THE trade war is far from over, and neither is the associated rout in the stock market. The broad S&P 500 had turned positive for the year to date, clawing back from bear-market territory on signs that US President Donald Trump had been bluffing with his "Liberation Day" tariff assault on the rest of the world. On Friday (May 23), the index of multinational US companies fell back into the red after Trump returned with a fresh volley of trade threats.

2 weeks ago | moldmakingtechnology.com | Rob Curran

Advancements in processing and tooling are key to overcoming the challenges of bioresins —paving the way for sustainable manufacturing and a circular economy. Source (all images) | Edro Engineering and Specialty SteelsPlastic waste is a widely debated topic globally. While plastic products offer unique advantages and a lower carbon footprint compared to alternatives, addressing their full life cycle and waste management poses challenges.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Rob Curran

The Johnson & Johnson spinoff that makes Tylenol and Benadryl logged 1Q earnings of $322 million, or 17 cents a share, up from $296 million, or 15 cents a share, a year earlierThe Skillman, N.J., drug maker on Thursday logged earnings of $322 million, or 17 cents a share, up from $296 million, or 15 cents a share, a year earlier. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Subscribe NowAlready a subscriber? Sign In

1 month ago | wsj.com | Rob Curran

The oil giant cut its 2025 capital-expenditure budget to a range between $12.3 billion and $12.6 billion from a prior $12.9 billionThe Houston oil producer posted earnings of $2.8 billion, or $2.23 a share, up from $2.6 billion, or $2.15 a share, a year earlier. Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8Subscribe NowAlready a subscriber? Sign In

1 month ago | morningstar.com | Rob Curran

By Rob Curran ConocoPhillips' first-quarter earnings rose slightly, but the oil driller reduced its capital-expenditure projection due to a volatile economic backdrop. The Houston oil producer posted earnings of $2.8 billion, or $2.23 a share, up from $2.6 billion, or $2.15 a share, a year earlier. Leaving out certain one-off items, Conoco logged adjusted earnings of $2.09 a share, topping the average analyst target of $2.05 a share, as tallied by FactSet.