Reuters Before the Bell: Dollar Tree's holiday quarter same-store sales beat estimates

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Dollar Tree's holiday quarter same-store sales beat estimates Dollar Tree Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly same-store sales on Wednesday, as the discount store operator drew more customers to its namesake stores during the holiday season, sending its shares up about 4 percent. Dialog Semi sees core business growing post-Apple deal, shares rally Dialog Semiconductor forecast revenues will drop this year as it completes a $600 million transfer of programmers and patents to iPhone maker Apple, but still won market plaudits as it said its remaining business would grow strongly. Dialog Semi eyes opportunities in connected health, gaming: CEO Dialog Semiconductor is targeting growth opportunities ranging from home health to gaming consoles following a $600 million deal to reduce its exposure to Apple, CEO Jalal Bagherli told Reuters in an interview. Bristol-Myers says Celgene take over 'best path' for investors U.S. drugmaker Bristol-Myers Squibb urged shareholders on Wednesday to support its planned takeover of Celgene Corp, as it faces opposition to the $74 billion deal from at least two prominent investors. Stocks future subdued due to lack of fresh catalysts U.S. stock futures were subdued on Wednesday in the absence of fresh developments on trade, with investors taking a step back after a strong run in equities since the start of the year. Exxon Mobil expects profit to grow over $4 billion from 2019 to 2020 Exxon Mobil Corp expects its earnings to grow by more than $4 billion between 2019 and 2020, the U.S. oil major said in a presentation https://exxonmobil.co/2EQeWMK on Wednesday. Hyundai may suspend production at one of its Chinese plants as slowdown bites Hyundai Motor Co is considering plans to suspend production at its oldest plant in China, the South Korean carmaker said on Wednesday, as it reels from tumbling sales and massive overcapacity in its biggest market. 'We need it now': U.S. farm country pins hopes on China trade deal Corn and soybean farmer Lorenda Overman from North Carolina has been selling her crops at a loss and delaying paychecks to her workers since the U.S. trade war with China tanked agriculture prices, and her farm's debt recently topped $2 million. Czech cyber watchdog says its Huawei warning took U.S. by surprise The Czech cyber-security watchdog was not pressured by the United States or anyone else into issuing its warning about the possible security risks posed by Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei, Prague's cyber attache to Washington told Reuters. Chinese stock surge fails to ignite broader markets rally Chinese shares surged to a nine-month high on Wednesday bolstered by hopes of more stimulus measures from Beijing, but the rally failed to fuel broader gains in global markets as investors waited for fresh central bank cues. Related Video Ex-Nissan chief Ghosn out of jail after bail deal The speed bump for self-driving cars Make sense of the market with highlights of valuable financial information and reports along with compelling investment insights. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2019 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook