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Currency headwinds and weak demand in China and the U.S. weigh on results as premiumization strategy continues

Currency headwinds and weak demand in China and the U.S. weigh on results as premiumization strategy continues

US nonfarm payrolls rose 178,000 in March 2026 (BLS/FT Apr 3); unemployment about 3.8% and the 10-year yield near 4.25% reshaped near-term market expectations.

BOJ reports a natural-rate near 0% on Mar 27, 2026; economists say the small revision will not change policy paths or market expectations.

By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) -Danone on Wednesday reported second-quarter sales that beat expectations, boosted by strong demand in China for infant milk formula and medical nutrition products. This largely outpaced weakness in the water segment in Latin America due to rainy and cold weather in Mexico, and still sluggish coffee creamer sales in a competitive U.S. market. The French consumer goods group, whose brands include Evian and Badoit water and Activia yoghurt, said second-quarter sales rose 4.1% on a like-for-like basis, compared with expectations of 3.8% increase in a company-provided analysts’ consensus. Danone (EPA:DANO)’s recurring operating income for the first half of 2025 was 1.811 billion euros ($2.09 billion), with a margin of 13.2% of sales against 12.7% a year ago. The company reiterated that its full-year 2025 forecast was in line with its mid-term ambition of like-for-like sales growth of between 3% and 5%, with recurring operating income growing faster than sales. The first half performance reflected "the strength and resilience of our health-focused portfolio," said CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique, adding that Danone was focused on "the consistent execution of our consumer-centric and science-based strategy and the delivery of our mid-term guidance." Danone, which ended last year with record cash of 3 billion euros, has been using some of it for acquisitions to boost its focus on health and science, and build resilience to a volatile environment marked by U.S. tariff uncertainty and weak consumer sentiment. The group recently bought The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian biotics company, as well as a majority stake in Kate Farms, a U.S. plant-based organic formula and shakes maker. Danone, like rivals Unilever (LON:ULVR) and Nestle (NSE:NEST), has slowed price hikes after three years of steep increases following the COVID-19 pandemic to win back shoppers who had turned to cheaper brands amid elevated inflation. ($1 = 0.8654 euros) Before you buy stock in DANO, consider this: ProPicks AI are 6 easy-to-follow model portfolios created by Investing.com for building wealth by identifying winning stocks and letting them run. Over 150,000 paying members trust ProPicks to find new stocks to buy – driven by AI. The ProPicks AI algorithm has just identified the best stocks for investors to buy now. The stocks that made the cut could produce enormous returns in the coming years. Is DANO one of them?

Investing.com -- Adnoc Gas, the gas company owned by Abu Dhabi, reported a first-quarter net income of $1.27 billion, marking a 7% increase. This figure surpassed market predictions of $1.13 billion, as per the estimates put together by Visible Alpha. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) also saw an increase, rising 4% year-on-year to reach $2.16 billion. The growth in performance was primarily fueled by domestic gas demand and the efficient handling of planned shutdowns. Adnoc Gas also reported that total sales experienced an uplift due to robust economic growth in the United Arab Emirates. As part of its future strategies, the company continues to make investments to reach its long-term EBITDA growth target, which is set at over 40%. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C. ADNOCGAS: is this perennial leader facing new challenges? With valuations skyrocketing in 2024, many investors are uneasy putting more money into stocks. Sure, there are always opportunities in the stock market – but finding them feels more difficult now than a year ago. Unsure where to invest next? One of the best ways to discover new high-potential opportunities is to look at the top performing portfolios this year. ProPicks AI offers 6 model portfolios from Investing.com which identify the best stocks for investors to buy right now. For example, ProPicks AI found 9 overlooked stocks that jumped over 25% this year alone. The new stocks that made the monthly cut could yield enormous returns in the coming years. Is ADNOCGAS one of them?

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