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.

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 Japanese videogame maker cut its annual forecasts for Switch console and software sales after disappointing first-half results.

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.