Microsoft dips on weak guidance after beating on earnings

AMD and Alphabet hit earnings targets this week — now Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and Intel get their shot

The stock market is giving Big Tech tougher demands for its continued support.

Business - MarketWatch - 7 hours ago

Entain Raises Full-Year Guidance After Results Exceed Expectations

Ladbrokes owner Entain raised its full-year guidance and reported third-quarter results that exceeded its own expectations, helped by growth in the U.S.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17

Nivea Owner on Track to Meet Guidance After Rise in Sales

Beiersdorf confirmed its expectations for the year after posting an increase in sales during the first nine months, helped by its star brand.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Novartis Lifts Guidance Again After Key Drugs Help Results

The pharmaceutical giant raised its full-year guidance for the third time this year after higher third-quarter profit and sales topped analysts’ expectations, boosted by revenue from its key drugs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

EBay stock sinks after lackluster Q4 guidance, election distraction

EBay reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, but the results were overshadowed by a disappointing forecast for the current period.

Business - CNBC - 5 hours ago

Boston Scientific’s stock climbs on Q3 sales and earnings beat

Medical-products company Boston Scientific reported third-quarter results before market open.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

HSBC shares surge on another $3 billion buyback plan and earnings beat

HSBC shares increased 4% on Tuesday as the British bank beat analysts’ earnings expectations for the third quarter and launched another $3 billion share buyback plan.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue

Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines.

Business - CNBC - 12 hours ago

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 - Yesterday

Netflix third-quarter subscribers barely beat estimates as ad-tier members jump 35%

Netflix's ad-tier memberships jumped 35%. The company is on track to launch the service in Canada in the coming quarter and more broadly in 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 17

CVS cuts outlook yet again — while swapping out CEO for a company veteran

“The shift in management is not surprising as the company looks to level set its operations and strategically position itself for future growth,” analyst said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Eli Lilly stock tumbles after drug giant misses estimates and slashes profit guidance

Skyrocketing demand for weight loss and diabetes drugs has forced Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, to invest billions to increase manufacturing capacity.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

Microsoft CEO Nadella asked for pay reduction after security slip, but total comp still rose 63%

Following cyberattacks from China and Russia, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella asked for his pay to be reduced.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

NFL Week 6 grades: Bills earn a 'B' for Monday win over Jets, Cowboys get an 'F' for embarrassing blowout loss

Here are the Week 6 grades for every team that played

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Abbott Labs beats Q3 sales and earnings expectations, raises full-year outlook

Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and sales, boosted by strength in the company’s medical-devices business.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

NFL Week 7 grades: Ravens earn 'A+' for steamrolling Buccaneers, Cardinals get 'B' for beating Chargers

Here are the Week 7 grades for every team that played

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

HSBC announces fresh $3 billion share buyback as third-quarter earnings beat expectations

Pre-tax profit came in at $8.5 billion, a 10% rise from the $7.7 billion posted a year ago.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Traton Gains After Results Beat Estimates

Traton shares rose after the truck maker’s supply issues cleared and its Scania brand helped lift results above analysts’ estimates.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22

Swedbank Climbs After Results Beat Expectations

Shares in the Swedish lender rose after it reported results for the third quarter that exceeded analysts’ expectations both at the top and bottom lines.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Nokia Tempers Earnings Expectations After Sales Fail to Recover

Nokia tempered earnings expectations for the year amid a delayed recovery in sales, but said an improving gross margin and quick action on costs was helping offset some of the weakness.