The maker of the $100,000-plus Karma hybrid sports car aims to raise $150 million in working capital.

Deere & Co, the world's largest agricultural equipment maker, reported lower-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday, citing weak sales in China, India and other emerging markets.

Brazilian homebuilder PDG Realty has scrutinized cost problems at each of its work sites, but cannot rule out another budget revision like the one that caused its second net loss in three quarters, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday.

Eastman Kodak extended its patent auction on Monday, saying it was still in discussions with bidders and said it would not announce the winner as planned.

General Motors and Ford lost ground to Japanese automakers last month as their rivals made a strong comeback from last year's earthquake.

Ford has reported a 57% fall in second quarter profit to $1bn (£646m) as it continues to suffer heavy losses at its European unit.