Feb 27 Reuters French conglomerate Bouygues posted a 19 pro forma rise in annual operating profit on Tuesday as strong performances by energy arm Equans, roadbuilding firm Colas and construction units offset weakness at real estate arm Immobilier and TV broadcaster TF1. Its shares rose more than 4.5 in early trading after the diversified group also […]

HAVANA, Feb 26 Reuters Cuba39;s top cigar maker Habanos said on Monday its sales had soared to a record 721 million in 2023, a benchmark the company39;s executives attributed to booming demand for its most luxurious, highend smokes in markets including China. Habanos copresident Luis SanchezHarguindey said revenues jumped 31 over the previous year as […]

Exxon, CNOOC signal interest in buying Hess39; Guyana operations Talks center on right of first refusal over Hess stake HOUSTON, Feb 26 Reuters Exxon Mobil Corp said on Monday it may preempt Chevron Corp39;s acquisition of a 30 stake in a giant Guyana oil block, the centerpiece of its deal for Hess Corp. The companies are in […]