Germany’s Aareal Bank sees profit rise for the half year

Half-year consolidated net income at Germany’s Aareal Bank grew to €128 million ($139 million), up from the previous year’s €90 million, the company reported on Thursday. The bank’s operating profit for the first half rose by 31% to €181 million, helpe…

Tokyo stocks end lower as U.S. economy concerns weigh

Tokyo stocks ended lower Thursday, as pockets of dip-buying eventually gave way to selling amid lingering concern over the U.S. economy and market volatility. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 258.47 points, or 0.74 percent, from Wednesday …