OPEC compliance with oil curbs rises to 94 pct in Feb -Reuters survey

A flag with the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries logo is seen before a news conference at OPEC’s headquarters in Vienna, Austria, December 10, 2016. OPEC has cut its oil output for a second month in February, a Reuters survey found on Tuesday, allowing the exporter group to boost already strong compliance with agreed supply curbs on the back of a steep reduction by Saudi Arabia.

Burger King, Tim Hortons owner’s profit beats as costs fall

Restaurant Brands International Inc. the owner of Burger King and Tim Hortons, reported a higher-than-expected quarterly profit as comparable sales at its burger chain topped estimates and costs fell. Total comparable sales at Burger King rose 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, beating the average estimate of a 2.5 percent rise, according to research firm Consensus Metrix.

Head of U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran showing commitment to deal

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano prepares for a board of governors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna, Austria June 6, 2016. Iran has shown commitment to the deal on its nuclear program agreed with world powers, the head of the United Nations atomic energy watchdog said on Sunday, following complaints by Tehran over what it calls a U.S. violation of the accord.