MADRID, July 30 (Reuters) - Spanish construction giant Ferrovial's first-half profit nearly quadrupled as its toll highway business in the United States and Canada continued to deliver strong results, the company said on Tuesday. Net income reached 414 million euros ($448 million), up from 114 million euros reported a year ago, far above the average of analysts' expectations of 208...

(Reuters) - Ticketmaster-parent Live Nation Entertainment ( LYV ) missed analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by higher operating expenses, sending its shares down more than 3% in extended trading. Red-hot ticket prices have forced concert-goers to curtail discretionary spending amid higher interest rates and economic uncertainty. This cautious approach has reverberated throughout the entertainment sector, particularly impacting...

July 30 (Reuters) - California American Water: * CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER SIGNS AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE YERBA BUENA WATER COMPANY'S ASSETS Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: ...

(Reuters) -Rio Tinto reported a largely flat half-year underlying earnings growth on Wednesday as slightly weaker iron prices were partially offset by stable shipments. Iron ore prices tumbled about 15% in the first half as top consumer China continues to deal with a years-long property crisis that has put a lid on demand, along with below-expected stimulus from Beijing. Average...