(Reuters) - Paint maker Sherwin-Williams ( SHW ) on Thursday forecast current-year adjusted profit below analysts' expectations, hurt by continued demand choppiness. We expect demand softness to persist in several end markets well into the second half of the year, if not into 2026, said CEO Heidi Petz. The company's shares were down 1.8% in premarket trading Factory activity in...

(Reuters) - U.S. homebuilder PulteGroup ( PHM ) beat Wall Street estimates for its fourth-quarter results on Thursday, as strategic promotions helped boost home sales despite high mortgage rates, sending its shares up more than 3% in premarket. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company said it used targeted sales incentives to spur consumers who have been reluctant to buy new homes, as...

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Insurance brokerage and consulting company Marsh McLennan's ( MMC ) fourth-quarter profit beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as its risk and insurance business recorded strong growth. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Insurers have consistently raised policy prices in recent years in response to losses from wars and natural catastrophes, along with inflationary pressures. The sector usually sees...

(Reuters) - Mastercard reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Thursday as a resilient economy encouraged consumers to ramp up spending in the holiday season. The company's shares rose 3.7% to $569 in premarket trading. Spending continues to be underpinned by a solid labor market and wage growth that have spurred consumer confidence, while retailers also offered discounts to attract budget-conscious...