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BMW reported a sharp drop in profitability for its key automotive unit, hit by costs of a recall and weak demand in China, even as it forecast stronger earnings in the fourth quarter.

The German chemical and consumer-goods company, which owns brands including Persil and Schwarzkopf, reported higher sales and backed expectations for the year.

The pharmaceutical giant narrowed its full-year guidance after its blockbuster Wegovy weight-loss drug beat sales expectations in the third quarter.

Deutsche Post reported a lower net profit on higher costs and said it expects earnings to grow in the fourth quarter, even in a muted economic environment.

The oil company said lower oil prices and refining margins pushed down profit, adding it plans to pay dividends of $31.05 billion.