Aug 27 - By Jane Wardell, AP Business Writer
Diageo PLC, the world's biggest spirits maker, posted a 7 percent rise in full-year net profit on Thursday, benefiting from favorable currency exchange rates and cost-cutting amid weaker demand for many of its key products.
Mar 4 - By Associated Press
Diageo PLC, the world's largest producer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, plans to cut 150 jobs from its North American operations next month.
Nov 13 - By Emily Flynn Vencat, AP Business Writer
Diageo PLC, the world's largest producer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, said Thursday it is considering a possible deal with India's United Spirits Ltd.

Oct 13 - By Emily Fredrix, AP Food Industry Writer
Celebrating in the new economy could mean more time at home and less time in the bars, Sean "Diddy" Combs says.
Aug 28 - By Jane Wardell, AP Business Writer
Diageo PLC, the world's largest producer and distributor of alcoholic drinks, said it is pushing ahead with its focus on premium sales as it posted a small rise in full-year net profit on Thursday and cut its earnings forecasts for the current year.