2010 Fifa World Cup
BOTTOMS UP: Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world's largest brewer, says World Cup fervor helped drive second-quarter profit and sales above expectations.
BRUSSELS - Anheuser-Busch InBev NV, the world's largest brewer, said Thursday that the football World Cup helped push up sales in the second quarter, boosting net profit by 7.5 percent to $1.15 billion.
SHOOTS, SCORES!: Sportswear maker Adidas AG lifts its full-year earnings forecast after posting strong second-quarter profit and revenue powered by World Cup fervor.
BERLIN - Sportswear maker Adidas AG raised its full-year earnings forecast on Wednesday after the World Cup helped drive up second-quarter revenues and profit.
BERLIN - German consumer confidence is up strongly, boosted by expectations that a quicker economic recovery will keep unemployment in check and by cheer over the football World Cup and sunny weather, a survey showed Tuesday.
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- Philips Q2 profits up on strong sales
- Now it's Brazil's turn to get ready for the WCup
- Dancing, dating, dousing shows dominate prime time
- World Cup win for Spain adds to sports status
- Spain World Cup fiesta goes wild, boosts unity
- South Africans revel in success as World Cup host
- Fiesta: Winning World Cup team boosts Spain unity
- World Cup winners arrive home in Spain for fiesta
- SAfrican airport firm to reimburse fans
- World Cup no panacea for SAFrica's economic woes
- Fans turned back from Durban airport
- SAfrica's Zuma: World Cup an economic success
- Global workplace productivity not a World Cup goal
- Samba turns somber as top-ranked Brazil ousted
- ESPN keeping Martin Tyler for the 2014 World Cup
- Univision sets record for World Cup game
- PE Stadium could be 'white elephant' after WCup
- World Cup draws Kobe Bryant to South Africa
- Watchdog: FIFA to withdraw ads that drew complaint
- Unbeaten New Zealand makes coach proud
- China solar company 'shines' on World Cup
- ESPN sets records for following USA game online
- Some small businesses accommodate World Cup fever
- Rogge to discuss possible Olympic bid with Zuma
- France supporters cheer for South Africa
- SAfrica govt: WCup surge of foreigners continues
- North Korea watches live as its team loses big
- NKorean state TV airs team's 7-0 loss to Portugal
- The vuvuzela: Uniquely African, made in China
- Smiling North Koreans win over South African hosts
- World Cup bonanza bypasses many South Africans
