CF Industries says RiskMetrics proxy adviser tells Terra shareholders to elect CF’s nominees

RiskMetrics backs CF nominees to Terra board

CF Industries raises bid for Terra Industries, adds a cash portion

CF raises bid for Terra, adds cash portion

CF Industries posts 18 percent drop in 3Q profit on steep drop in sales but sees good 4Q

CF Industries 3Q profit falls as sales decline

Fortune Brands 3rd-quarter profit falls as year-ago includes hefty gain; lifts full-year view

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Fortune Brands Inc., a seller of consumer goods ranging from faucets to bourbon, said Friday that its third-quarter profit dropped 63 percent as the prior-year’s results included a hefty gain related to the termination of a joint venture.

CF Industries extends tender offer for Terra Industries shares until end of August

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Fertilizer company CF Industries Holdings Inc. on Friday extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all of the outstanding shares of Terra Industries Inc. common shares until Aug. 31.

Terrell Huch joins CF Industries as director, investor relations and corporate communications

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Fertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings Inc. on Monday said Terrell Huch joined the company as senior director, investor relations and corporate communications, succeeding Charles Nekvasil.

CF Industries willing to boost its proposed takeover offer for Terra Industries

DEERFIELD, Ill. — CF Industries Holdings Inc. said Wednesday that it is willing to boost its bid for Terra Industries Inc. after its two earlier takeover offers were rejected.

Baxter International’s 2nd-quarter profit rises 8 percent as better margins offset sales drop

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Specialty drug and medical device maker Baxter International Inc. said Thursday its profit rose 8 percent in the second quarter on better margins, more than offsetting a decline in sales.

Walgreen promotes CFO Wade Miquelon to new role as executive vice president

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreen Co. said Friday it promoted Chief Financial Officer Wade Miquelon to the additional role of executive vice president.

Walgreen raises quarterly dividend by 22 percent, to 13.75 cents from 11.25 cents

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. is raising its quarterly dividend by about 22 percent, to 13.75 cents from 11.25 cents.

With 2-1 lead, bruised Celtics appear in good shape in first-round series with Bulls

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Aches and pains aside, the Boston Celtics couldn’t hide their smiles after pounding the Chicago Bulls.

CF Industries profit drops 61 pct, revenue edges up and beats view

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Fertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings Inc. said its first-quarter profit fell 61 percent as higher costs pressured its margins even as revenue topped Wall Street estimates.