July 25 (Reuters) - Arthur J Gallagher's ( AJG ) second-quarter profit rose by 21%, driven by strong insurance demand that increased commissions from its brokerage operations, the company said on Thursday. A resilient economy and growing optimism about a soft landing have led businesses to invest more on insurance policies, resulting in higher fees for brokerages like Arthur J...

04:57 PM EDT, 07/25/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Eastman Chemical ( EMN ) reported Q2 adjusted earnings late Thursday of $2.15 per diluted share, up from $1.99 per share a year earlier. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $2.01. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 rose to $2.36 billion from $2.32 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Capital IQ...

July 25 (Reuters) - Videogame voice actors and motion-capture performers have called a strike over failed labor contract negotiations focused around AI-related protections for workers, bringing about another work stoppage in Hollywood. The SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers video game performers, effective July 26, the union said on Thursday. The decision follows months...

04:57 PM EDT, 07/25/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Healthpeak Properties ( DOC ) reported Q2 adjusted funds from operations late Thursday of $0.39 per diluted share, down from $0.40 per share a year earlier. Analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $0.37. Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was $695.5 million, up from $545.4 million a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by...