NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) reported a 21% increase in its Q3 net income.

NYSE Euronext's quarterly net income surged to $178 million, or $0.73 per share, from a year-ago profit of $108 million, or $0.44 per share.

Silver Wheaton Corp. (NYSE: SLW) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire from Hudbay
Minerals Inc. ("Hudbay") (TSX:HBM) (NYSE: HBM) 50% of the life of mine
gold production from its Constancia Project ("Constancia"), located in
southern Peru, for US$135 million.

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) today announced that MitraStar Technology, the world leader in the networking DMS (Design and Manufacturing Service) industry, has selected ST's STiH273 system-on-chip to produce set-top boxes (STBs) for Kbro Broadband, one of Taiwan's largest cable television operators.

Ford and Lincoln will launch 17 new or refreshed vehicles in the Middle East and Africa in the next 24 months, including the new Ford Fusion sedan and Ford EcoSport small SUV
To support regional growth, Ford is realigning its operations throughout the Middle East and Africa into a new single business unit – Ford Middle East and Africa – responsible for the 47 markets in which Ford has representat

American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) is seeking offers for the supply of coal to one or more of its generating stations. - - AEP is seeking spot delivery proposals for up to 500,000 tons of coal, FOB barge, beginning in December 2013 and ending in June 2014.

Holcim (OTC: HCMLY) reported upbeat third-quarter earnings.

Holcim's quarterly net income surged to 469 million Swiss francs ($515 million), versus a year-ago profit of CHF392 million. However, analysts were expecting a profit of CHF428 million.

Imperial Tobacco PLC (OTC: ITYBY) reported a rise in its full-year profit.

Imperial Tobacco's net profit for the year surged to GBP937 million ($1.49 billion), from GBP678 million, in the year-ago period.

Its revenue declined to GBP28.27 billion, while overall volumes dropped 7%.

Imperial Tobacco shares closed at $74.37 yesterday.

BMW AG reported a rise in its profit in the third quarter.

BMW's quarterly net profit surged 3.1% to 1.32 billion euros ($1.78 billion), while earnings before interest and tax dropped 3.7% to EUR1.93 billion.

Its revenue fell 0.4% to EUR18.75 billion, missing estimates of EUR19.70 billion.

Hannover Re reported a 23% drop in its third-quarter profit.

Hannover Re's quarterly net profit declined to EUR205.5 million, versus a year-ago profit of EUR265.5 million. However, analysts were expecting a profit of EUR208 million.

Its net investment income fell 27% to EUR364.2 million, versus estimates of EUR361 million.

Associated British Foods PLC (OTC: ASBFY) reported a gain in its full-year profit.

AB Foods' pre-tax profit for the year surged to 876 million pounds ($1.40 billion), from GBP761 million, in the year-ago period.

Its revenue climbed 9% to GBP13.3 billion.