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Nintendo profit plunges 69% as it cuts forecast for sales of ageing Switch console
Investors are waiting for news surrounding a successor to the Switch which they hope will re-energize Nintendo's gaming business.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Nintendo Cuts Switch Sales Forecasts After Weak Results
The Japanese videogame maker cut its annual forecasts for Switch console and software sales after disappointing first-half results.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Nintendo cuts profit guidance on reduced Switch sales forecast
Nintendo on Tuesday trimmed its sales and profit guidance for the March-ending fiscal year, citing reduced demand for the Nintendo Switch.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Toyota Motor Cuts Sales Forecast After Quarterly Profit Halves
The Japanese auto giant cut its annual forecast for group vehicle sales after its second-quarter profit more than halved due partly to weaker sales globally.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season
Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.
President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Inflation ticks up slightly in October, report shows
A new report shows a slight increase in inflation for the month of October, up to 2.6% compared to 2.4% in September. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY on what it signals about the economy.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits
German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide
Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gainsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Richemont Sales Fall as Luxury's China Woes Linger
The Cartier owner said weaker consumer spending in China hit sales as a luxury downturn that is hurting most of the players in the industry rumbles on.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
TSMC beats forecasts with 54% surge in profits on soaring AI demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said its sales were boosted by strong demand from smartphone makers and artificial intelligence firmsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Thales Orders Beat Forecasts Amid Defense-Spending Surge
Thales posted orders above analysts’ expectations for the first nine months of the year as its defense and security business continued to benefit from robust military spending amid high ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast
Reddit reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts' estimates and gave a forecast for the current period that was well ahead of estimates.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Universal Music Revenue Beats Forecasts Amid Subscriptions Boost
Universal Music Group posted higher revenue after growth from subscriptions and streaming services exceeded analysts’ expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Leonardo Revenue Beats Forecasts, But Blames Boeing's Woes For Not Raising Guidance
Growth was fueled by the defense electronics division as well as data processing for intelligence and cyber security. The company’s helicopters unit continued receiving strong orders, Leonardo said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7 -
China fright ups the stakes for AstraZeneca
Pharma group needs some good news to ease investors’ nervesWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Danone Sales Growth Beats Market Expectations
The French food company confirmed its full-year guidance after a strong performance in North America and robust growth in sales volumes helped it deliver higher-than-expected organic revenue growth ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24 -
BYD quarterly sales beat Tesla for first time
Warren Buffett-backed Chinese carmaker’s revenues surge 24 per cent but fierce competition slims marginsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Sales Beat Expectations
The pharmaceutical giant’s blockbuster weight-loss drug beat sales expectations in the third quarter, sending shares higher in early trade.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip
Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Treasury yields jump after better-than-expected retail sales, drop in jobless claims
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors parsed the latest economic data.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace
The retail giant is getting a head start on holiday sales, with year-end promotions starting November 11.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
E.l.f. shares soar as cosmetics retailer raises guidance after posting 40% sales gain
E.l.f. Beauty raised its full year guidance after posting a 40% jump in sales.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after months of contraction
A closely watched survey on manufacturing in China has edged into positive territoryWorld - ABC News - October 31 -
China’s manufacturing output swings back into expansion in October, private survey finds
The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI came in at 50.3 in October, beating the median estimate of 49.7 in a Reuters poll.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years
China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two yearsWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Some states make major changes to speed up Election Day vote count
As Election Day approaches, states like Michigan are changing their laws to speed up the process of counting ballots so that election results are available sooner. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster ...Politics - NBC News - October 19 -
Japan, UK and Italy to expedite next-generation fighter jet to replace F-2s and Eurofighter Typhoons
The defense ministers of Japan, the U.K. and Italy have agreed to accelerate the joint development of a next-generation fighter jetTech - ABC News - October 20 -
Could poor sleep speed up brain aging? Expert weighs in on new study.
Have difficulty falling or staying asleep? New research shows it's associated with signs of sped-up brain aging. Experts explain the risks.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Trump's economic plan could speed up Social Security insolvency, analysis suggests
A new analysis suggests former President Donald Trump's economic proposals, should he win the election, could speed up when the Social Security trust fund runs out of money. This is according to a ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
The Guardian view on Cop29: 1.5C has been passed – so speed up the green transition | Editorial
Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge on emissions is an encouraging step at a frightening moment. Predictions that this will be the first calendar year in which the 1.5C warming limit enshrined in the Paris ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago
