H-P shares rally after the company posted better-than-expected profit, but many analysts are still skeptical about the company’s long-term prospects.

IMAGINE that Apple could sell iPhones in Brazil only if it ploughed 20% of its projected revenues there into local technology firms. That may sound absurd, but this is what happens when governments buy arms from foreign contractors. In procurement it

* Sugar firm Kenana plans expansion, double output by 2015

* Sugar firm Kenana plans expansion, double output by 2015

LONDON/BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - A slide in sugar prices driven by excess supplies may be given fresh impetus soon with China, one of the world's top importers, likely to cut back on purchases after a sharp jump in stocks.

Why Cuba is investing in the sweet stuff

As the saying goes, if you don’t read the amount of calories, fat and sugar contained in a food, none of that counts and you can eat as much of it as you want. Well, that might at least be the mindset behind one Wisconsin ice cream company̵

* Raw sugar near 3-year low, arabica coffee down for 5th day

* Raw sugar near 3-year low, arabica coffee down for 5th day

* TOCOM rubber seen in range of 270 to 300 yen a kg thisweek

* TOCOM rubber seen in range of 270 to 300 yen a kg thisweek

By Peter Geschek:At this point an artificial pancreas is only a concept rather than a clinical reality.A small implantable device, an artificial pancreas would continuously monitor blood-sugar levels and release insulin as needed in patients with Typ

* Brent crude closes up first time in 4 sessions* Copper, gold extend losses on dollar's strength* Raw sugar near 3-year low, arabica coffee at 1-week low* Wheat at two-week bottom; soy, corn end lower too* Natgas and gasoline buck trend with 1 pct r

* Brent crude closes up first time in 4 sessions * Copper, gold extend losses on dollar's strength * Raw sugar near 3-year low, arabica coffee at 1-week low * Wheat at two-week bottom; soy, corn end lower too * Natgas and gasoline buck trend with 1 p

* Brent crude closes up first time in 4 sessions * Copper, gold extend losses on dollar's strength * Raw sugar near 3-year low, arabica coffee at 1-week low * Wheat at two-week bottom; soy, corn end lower too * Natgas and gasoline buck trend with 1 p

* Copper hit by weak factory data in China* Raw sugar nears 3-year low on signs on more Brazil output* Dollar strength to yen, euro further pressures commodities* Cocoa higher as stocks damaged, natgas up on cool weatherBy Barani KrishnanNEW YORK, Ma

* Copper hit by weak factory data in China * Raw sugar nears 3-year low on signs on more Brazil output * Dollar strength to yen, euro further pressures commodities * Cocoa higher as stocks damaged, natgas up on cool weather By Barani Krishnan NEW YOR

* Copper hit by weak factory data in China * Raw sugar nears 3-year low on signs on more Brazil output * Dollar strength to yen, euro further pressures commodities * Cocoa higher as stocks damaged, natgas up on cool weather By Barani Krishnan NEW YOR

Since the great recession, investors have been inundated with tips for turning losses into profit, but through it all, a pretty obvious profit center garnered very few headlines, and now this "secret" soon could have public policy implications. I

Sales of white sugar are up, as the big artificial sweeteners struggle.

Sales of white sugar are up, as the big artificial sweeteners struggle.

Dannon cut the sugar in its Danimals Smoothies for children, but it did so with the utmost care to make sure the children didn’t notice.    

As a trader with a ‘large exposure’ to production, refining, trading and distribution, the Asian house is a key player in the competitive market

Coca-Cola is making major promises to fight obesity – ceasing advertisements directed at kids, slapping calorie counts on all its packaging – as the soda giant stares down a rising tide of concern over sugar-stuffed beverages.  

An Assembly bill to remove junk food and sugary drinks from vending machines at California government property intensifies debate about 'nanny state' tactics.Proposed legislation to remove junk food and sugar-loaded drinks from vending machines at Ca

If you are looking for a cougar or sugar daddy to support you, forget it. A new study shows you might be better off with...

LONDON/NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Receivers of a massive sugar delivery against expiry of ICE May futures have nominated six vessels to a variety of destinations as they scramble to lock in value ahead of expectations that record output in Brazil wi

LONDON/NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Receivers of a massive sugar delivery against expiry of ICE May futures have nominated six vessels to a variety of destinations as they scramble to lock in value ahead of expectations that record output in Brazil wi

LONDON/NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Receivers of a massive sugar delivery against expiry of ICE May futures have nominated six vessels to a variety of destinations as they scramble to lock in value ahead of expectations that record output in Brazil wi

LONDON/NEW YORK, May 7 (Reuters) - Receivers of a massive sugar delivery against expiry of ICE May futures have nominated six vessels to a variety of destinations as they scramble to lock in value ahead of expectations that record output in Brazil wi

* Brent crude oil up more than 1 pct on Mideast tensions * Sugar jumps most in 2 months on technical buying * Copper, gold down as London metals close for holiday * Corn down 4 pct on forecasts for dry, warm weather By Barani Krishnan NEW YORK, May 6

* Brent crude oil up more than 1 pct on Mideast tensions* Sugar jumps most in 2 months on technical buying* Copper, gold down as London metals close for holiday* Corn down 4 pct on forecasts for dry, warm weatherBy Barani KrishnanNEW YORK, May 6 (Reu

TLC's "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" matriarch Mama June married her boyfriend Sugar Bear Sunday in Georgia — while wearing an orange camouflage wedding dress. Her daughter Honey Boo Boo was also dressed to match for the occasion. Justi

LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - Asia will become increasingly dependent on food imports from the West to support rising living standards, and in the sugar market affordable prices will drive demand up, sugar merchant Czarnikow said on Friday.

LONDON, May 3 (Reuters) - Asia will become increasinglydependent on food imports from the West to support rising livingstandards, and in the sugar market affordable prices will drivedemand up, sugar merchant Czarnikow said on Friday.

* Vessels lined up in Iraq, await customs clearance - trade

The European Central Bank has giventhe euro a boost with its moves to lower interest rates and getcredit flowing throughout the monetary union. We hope Europe’sleaders won’t let the sugar high distort their view of themonumental changes s

Rogers Sugar Inc (RSGUF.PK)F2Q2013 Earnings Conference CallMay 1, 2013 04:30 PM ETExecutivesEd Makin - CEO and PresidentDan Lafrance - CFOAnalystsMichael Van Aelst - TD SecuritiesStephen MacLeod - BMO Capital MarketsTrevor Johnson - National BankPres

The record delivery of sugar – almost equal to the annual consumption of Malaysia – comes as traders attempt to balance growing Brazilian supplies with strong Asia demand

* Cargill, Wilmar, Bunge receivers of huge delivery -traders

* Cargill, Wilmar, Bunge receivers of huge delivery -traders

* Cargill, Wilmar, Bunge receivers of huge delivery -traders

Afghan president Hamid Karzai has a sugar daddy, and its name is the Central Intelligence Agency. Or at least it had a sugar daddy. For over ten years, American spies greased Karzai's palms about once a month with suitcases, backpacks and even plasti

Hershey shares are up over 20% so far this year, but is the high price worth it for the stock?