Natural-gas prices posted a gain of 22% in October to erase around half of their year-to-date decline, with traders assessing the fuel’s demand outlook as the market heads into the winter heating season. On Tuesday, the front-month December natural-gas futures contract NGZ23, +1.40% NG00, +1.36% settled at $3.58 per million…

These consumer packaged goods stocks are popular among investors Summary Tyson Foods TSN , Kraft Heinz, Kellanova, General Mills GIS and Hormel are among the consumer defensive companies gurus like. With Thanksgiving Day only a few weeks away, investors may be interested in companies that profit from the annual feast…

By Rhiannon Hoyle ADELAIDE, Australia–China’s demand for commodities including iron ore and copper remains robust, the chief executive of mining giant BHP Group said, even as the country’s economic recovery disappoints and its property sector struggles. Mike Henry said China’s appetite for copper–used widely in manufacturing and construction–is even stronger…

Have you ever walked through a city like New York and wondered how on earth people are able to afford to have kids there? I’ve met a lot of people with kids in major metropolitan cities and the national averages for childcare costs don’t even come close to their actual…

By Kosaku Narioka Toyota Motor raised its full-year earnings guidance after saying that second-quarter net profit nearly tripled from a year earlier as sales grew thanks to an easing chip shortage. The Japanese automaker said Wednesday that net profit increased to 1.278 trillion yen ($8.43 billion) for the three months…

Key News Asian equities were mostly lower as South Korea underperformed after their short sale ban yesterday, while Taiwan and the Philippines managed small gains. The US Treasury Yield inched higher yesterday, leading to a stronger US dollar as celebrity central bankers joust for TV time. Hong Kong was hit…

By Kosaku Narioka Toyota Motor raised its full-year earnings guidance after saying that second-quarter net profit nearly tripled from a year earlier as sales grew thanks to an easing chip shortage. Net profit rose to 1.278 trillion yen ($8.43 billion) for the three months ended Sept. 30 from Y434.26 billion…

Luxury timepiece retailer Watches of Switzerland Group soared on Tuesday as it announced improving sales momentum and divulged details of its new growth strategy. At 570p per share, the Watches of Switzerland share price was up 9.8% and leading the FTSE 250 higher. Revenues edged 1% higher during the 13…

By Giulia Petroni Airbus has signed an order to supply six single-aisle A220-100s aircraft to Papua New Guinea’s national carrier Air Niugini. The European plane maker said Wednesday that the carrier will also acquire three A220-300s and two A220-100s from third party lessors. Financial details weren’t disclosed. Write to Giulia…

This episode of What’s Ahead discusses the newly released State Business Tax Climate Index from the renowned, nonpartisan Tax Foundation. It’s no surprise that almost all the states with the most benign business tax regimes are run by Republicans, while those with the worst are governed by Democrats. No wonder…