Nationwide Financial said first-quarter net income dropped 79% on investment losses in the latest quarter and a gain in the year-earlier quarter.

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. said first-quarter net profit fell 3.9% as trading losses and weaker insurance revenue weighed against higher interest income.

DBS said its first-quarter net profit fell 2% as global market turmoil took a toll on its noninterest income.

News Corp. said its net income more than tripled on a $1.7 billion gain from an asset swap and strong results from the company’s broadcast and cable networks. Its filmed-entertainment earnings fell.

Allergan’s profit more than doubled as robust sales of its pharmaceuticals for eye, skin and nerve disorders offset lower U.S. sales growth of its wrinkle-fighting drug Botox and other cosmetic medical treatments.

WSJ Americas columnist Mary Anastasia O’Grady discusses the European Parliament’s decision not to include a Peruvian guerrilla group in its terrorist list. (April 28)

A Brussels chef aiming for his first Michelin star shares the secrets of “slow food.” (April 28)

Stephen Moore, senior economics writer on the Editorial Page, reports on some angry homeowners. (April 27)

WSJ Americas columnist Mary Anastasia O’Grady discusses the European Parliament’s decision not to include a Peruvian guerrilla group in its terrorist list. (April 28)

Acclaimed author A.M. Holmes discusses her new memoir, “The Mistress’s Daughter,” which talks about her adoption and reunion with her biological parents. She tells WSJ’s Bob Hughes how readers are reacting to her story. (April 25)

Stephen Moore, senior economics writer on the Editorial Page, reports on some angry homeowners. (April 27)

Take a video tour of the Proenza Schouler studios. WSJ’s Teri Agins speaks with designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez about how they aim to be “unknockoff-able” with their clothing line. (April 25)