Nordstrom’s outlook is a little more upbeat. But it warns of a ‘noticeable decline’ in sales trends.

Department-store chain Nordstrom Inc. on Tuesday offered up a slightly more optimistic full-year sales outlook and reported third-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations, helped by demand ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Imperial Brands Upbeat on Outlook as Alternatives Continue to Grow

The tobacco manufacturer said it expected a strong fiscal 2025 on the back of continued revenue growth from tobacco alternatives such as vapes.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

Intel Posts More Than $16 Billion Loss but Says Sales Outlook Is Improving

The chip maker attributed nearly $16 billion in charges to its sweeping restructuring efforts. The company’s rosy sales forecast sent shares up about 8% after hours.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Harris rally in Atlanta brings out thousands of supporters on little notice

Spike Lee, 2 Chainz, Monica, Victoria Monét and Pastor Troy warmed up the crowd of enthusiastic Harris voters. Kamala Harris struck a contrast between her work as a prosecutor and a Donald Trump ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Novartis Lifts Sales Outlook as it Eyes U.S. Expansion

The pharma company raised its guidance on higher revenue expectations for key treatments and product launches, and is looking at potential mergers and acquisitions for U.S. growth.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 21

England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students

World - Financial Times - November 15

Nordstrom tops Wall Street’s earnings expectations, as shoppers buy more clothes and shoes

The retailer's sales growth is notable at a time when discretionary merchandise and the luxury sector have been under pressure.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

A city burned down Black homes to make a playground for the rich. Now it wants to apologize.

Palm Springs became a playground for celebrities, but its development came at the expense of Black and Latino residents pushed into a neighborhood that was destroyed.

Tapestry’s stock climbs on sales and earnings beat, raised outlook

Tapestry’s first-quarter revenue was fueled by topline growth at Coach.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Advance Auto Parts to Close Stores as Sales Outlook Misses Views

Advance Auto Parts said it will close hundreds of stores and cut jobs after posting a surprising quarterly loss and forecasting revenue below market expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Walmart sales beat again and outlook raised, as retailer cites ‘resilient’ US customers

Walmart’s stock headed for a record after another earnings beat, as general merchandise sales turned positive.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Workday’s stock drops as cut to subscription-sales outlook gives investors pause

Workday reports another quarterly earnings beat, but a lowered subscription revenue outlook weighs heavily on the stock.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

ADM Discloses More Accounting Issues, Cuts Profit Outlook

The agriculture company disclosed more accounting problems and will amend some past financial results while slashing its profit forecast for the year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as KFC, Pizza Hut report same-store sales declines

KFC and Pizza Hut both reported steeper-than-expected declines in their same-store sales.

Business - CNBC - November 5

23andMe reports sales decline a day after announcing plans to cut 40% of workforce

Embattled genetic testing provider 23andMe said Tuesday that revenue declined from a year earlier, a day after the company announced a cost-cutting plan.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Applied Materials Offers Modest Sales Outlook on Slowdown of Chinese Market; Shares Fall

Applied Materials forecasts revenue growth of between 8% and 12% across its core semiconductor-systems business and its applied global-services segment, respectively, but also a 28% drop in display ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Kingfisher shares tumble as retailer warns on sales drop and Budget hit

Owner of DIY chain B&Q reports decline in quarterly sales and extra costs from Budget

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Body found in search for man missing during Storm Bert

A body has been found in the search for a man who went missing while walking his dog in Conwy county.

China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected

The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Walmart hikes its outlook again as shoppers spend more outside the grocery aisles

The discounter will deliver its latest sales results as inflation cools and the holiday season heats up.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Trotter's 10 Trends: Alabama's Labaron Philon shows a subtle shake, clock blunder costs USC and more takeaways

Arizona State's Jayden Quaintance is a budding superstar defensively is also among 10 things Isaac Trotter is tracking

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”

World - ABC News - November 12

Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap

Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.

Experts warn German automotive industry must become more productive

World - Yahoo News - 21 hours ago

Trump’s victory will change America. But Europe can have a different future

Democratic norms look unusually fragile in the US. Historian Mark Mazower argues that it is an outlier, not a precursor