BASF’s weak sales pushes first quarter profit lower

The German chemical company BASF said on Thursday that its first-quarter net income dropped to €1.37 billion ($1.47 billion) from last year’s €1.56 billion – a 12.4% decline. Earnings per share were €1.53, lower than €1.75 in the prior year. Earnings B…

Up to 100 pilot whales stranded in Western Australia

Between 50 and 100 pilot whales became stranded off the coast of Western Australia on Thursday, local authorities said. Western Australia’s parks and wildlife authority DBCA said the whales became stranded in shallow waters near the small town of Dunsb…