Argan third-quarter net surged 88% to $32 million. Children's Place third-quarter jumped 13% to $50 million. G-III Apparel third-quarter net surged 15% to $94 million. H&R Block second-quarter net loss widened to $171 million. The Kroger third-quarter net plunged 20% to $317 million.
Daimler plans to increase its stake in China-based BAIC. Rolls-Royce said it will use technology of the U.S.-based Uptake. Stagecoach net swung to loss after non-cash goodwill impairment charge of £85 million. Takeda win shareholders approval for $62 billion deal for Shire Plc.