The CDC is investigating Quarter Pounders as the possible source of the food-safety crisis, with one death and dozens of illnesses across 10 states.

The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.

WPP reported a surprise rise in organic revenue for the third quarter, returning to growth after declines in previous quarters, as it benefited from higher spending among its bigger clients and a stabilization in the technology sector.

The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and the Asia Pacific.

The U.K.’s largest mortgage provider confirmed its full-year guidance after pretax profit and revenue in the third quarter both fell by less than expected.

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