AstraZeneca reported core earnings for the fourth quarter just short of consensus, but said it expected double-digit percentage growth in 2024.

British American Tobacco reported full-year adjusted profits below consensus but backed its growth forecast for 2024, and cautioned that investment to strengthen its U.S. business would weight its performance to the second half.

Disney’s ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are starting a new sports-streaming venture that aims to make life easier for people frustrated with all the platforms they have to sign up for to watch their favorite teams.

Minority, veteran and women-focused business advocacy groups are urging companies to invest in diversity initiatives that are under legal attack and face fierce opposition.

The advisory firm has tapped Henry Timms to be its next global CEO.

Barratt Developments has agreed to buy smaller housebuilder Redrow for £2.5 billion in an all-share deal.