Costco Same-Store Sales Rose Significantly in Fiscal 2015 

Costco Wholesale Corp. said Wednesday that sales in stores open at least a year grew significantly during fiscal 2015, adding to a string of strong sales figures for the warehouse retailer at a time when competitors are reporting mixed results. (published 0257 GMT)

 
 
Proxy Advisor Glass Lewis Opposes BofA Board Proposal -- 2nd Update 

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co. is recommending shareholders vote against a board proposal by Bank of America Corp. that would let the bank's chief executive, Brian Moynihan, keep the title of chairman. (published 0115 GMT)

 
 
Australia Defers Decision on Shell's Takeover of BG 

Australia's antitrust regulator has given itself more time to consider Royal Dutch Shell PLC's planned takeover of U.K.-based oil-and-gas firm BG Group PLC. (published 0050 GMT)

 
 
Production Woes at Oil-Sands Giant Syncrude to Impact Full-Year Output 

Canadian Oil Sands Ltd., the largest owner of the giant Syncrude oil-sands project, said Wednesday that production of synthetic crude would be "minimal" for two weeks after a weekend fire at Syncrude's main plant, and that the lost production would impact its annual output. (published 0017 GMT)

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

September 02, 2015 23:00 ET (03:00 GMT)