Mexican precious metals miner Fresnillo PLC (FRES.LN) Wednesday said its remains confident of meeting its full year gold and silver production targets after delivering gold and silver output in line with expectations during the second quarter.

Eni SpA (E), Italy's biggest energy company by market value, Wednesday said it sold a 5.3% voting stake in Snam SpA (SRG.MI) for 612.5 million euros ($750.9 million).

German sportswear maker Adidas AG (ADS.XE) Wednesday confirmed its full-year guidance after peer Puma SE (PUM.XE) issued a profit warning.

Most Nordic banks have so far outperformed market expectations in the second-quarter as earnings benefit from the region's strong fiscal position and perceived safe-haven status.

Bajaj Auto Ltd. (532977.BY) said Wednesday its April-June net profit rose less than 1% because of a fall in overall sales volume as high fuel prices and interest rates crimped demand for new vehicles in India.

Thai Beverage PCL (Y92.SG) said Wednesday that it is in the process of investing THB2.5 billion ($79.1 million) to set up four new product distribution centers nationwide.

FORT MEADE, Md. -- U.S. President Barack Obama made "prejudicial" comments about the soldier accused of the biggest intelligence leak in U.S. history and harmed the suspect's defense, a court has heard. Other top figures, including U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and retired Adm. Mike

Repaid baggage feesAmerican travelers have grudgingly grown accustomed to paying for checked bags on flights.

A French government plan to aid the French automobile industry as it struggles with sagging vehicle sales in France and Europe will come with strings attached, Industry Minister Arnaud Montebourg said Wednesday.