Sharp posts a 55% rise in operating profit

Japanese electronics maker Sharp has reported a 55% year-on-year increase in its operating profit for the April-to-June quarter, beating forecasts.

Toyota raises full year profit forecast

The world's biggest carmaker, Toyota, has raised its profit forecast as the yen's weakness and cost-cutting measures helped lift its earnings.

Toyota reclaims world's top vehicle maker title

Japanese carmaker Toyota has regained its slot as the world's biggest vehicle maker, capping a year of a dramatic turnaround in its fortunes.

Sharp Offers to Cut Price on Stake It Agreed to Sell to Foxconn

Sharp Corp. (6753), the Japanese television maker that agreed in March to sell a stake to Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, offered to sell the holding for less, the Nikkei newspaper reported.