Google’s Strong Earnings

Google’s strong earnings boosted by cloud computing gains

Parent company Alphabet’s shares rise 6% as results show lift from AI demand

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Walmart Earnings: Holiday Shopping Is Off to a Strong Start

The retailer said sales rose during the most recent quarter, propelled by shoppers buying groceries, home goods and toys—a sign that spending is off to a steady start this holiday season.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Tesla’s Shares Surge 20% After Strong Earnings and Outlook

The company said profits climbed 17 percent in the third quarter. It expects car sales to rise up to 30 percent next year when it plans to begin selling new models.

Business - The New York Times - October 24

IAG Earnings Soar Above Market Views on Strong Demand

The British Airways owner said earnings rose ahead of expectations with solid demand driving an increase in revenue.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Target struggles, Walmart sees strong sales in Q3 earnings reports

Retailers are putting out their third-quarter earnings reports ahead of the big holiday spending season. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has a look at the numbers.

Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall

The company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Apple looks strong on AI; Amazon rules the cloud. Earnings will show how much.

Expect positive surprises from these two “Magnificent Seven” standouts.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Bangladesh’s leader says ‘no place’ for Sheikh Hasina’s ‘fascist’ party

Muhammad Yunus says will not seek exiled leader’s extradition from India before domestic tribunal’s verdict

World - Financial Times - October 30

Hospitals in firing line of forgotten war

Sudan’s brutal civil war is taking a devastating toll on the country’s health facilities

World - Financial Times - October 30

Why EU defence and security policy will stay in the hands of capitals

Also in this newsletter: wading into France’s budget mess

World - Financial Times - October 30

Week 11 Rankings: No Tank Bigsby, Sam LaPorta, George Kittle unlikely to play

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Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative

Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.

Tech - The New York Times - 21 hours ago

Is Google’s NotebookLM a secret CRM killer?

Even if a few hundred or thousand use NotebookLM in place of a CRM, it could spell trouble for the companies offering them.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Google is winning the AI search wars

But rival products from Apple and OpenAI will continue to attract users

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Pfizer's Strong Quarter Bolsters CEO's Comeback Efforts

The pharmaceutical company reported its third consecutive quarter with positive results.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

Also, flash floods killed more than 95 people in Spain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

The economy is strong. Voters decide what happens to it next.

Whoever's elected the 47th president will take office with the rare and clear advantage of a solid economy, even though many Americans aren't too fond of it.

Business Owners Get a Strong Voice in Pennsylvania Vote

In the small city of Erie, small business owners and entrepreneurs are heavily targeted by both parties’ campaigns.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Million-strong fireworks petition goes to No 10

A Lincolnshire woman wants fireworks to be banned, except on the dates of traditional festivals.

Harris needs strong Election Day showing to win

Momentum has slightly shifted to Vice President Harris ahead of Election Day in her matchup against former President Trump, according to several major election analysts, but she’ll need a strong ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

How to Be a Strong Leader Without Becoming a Jerk

When you’re a natural people pleaser, stepping into leadership can be challenging. Here’s how to build on your strengths, not deny them.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Ukraine's Zelensky: 'Peace is the reward only for the strong'

World - Yahoo News - November 7

The Hill celebrates strong election night coverage

Announcement from: Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief, Joe Ruffolo, Senior Vice President, and General Manager Good afternoon, everyone – A quick note to thank everyone who worked throughout the night to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Airbnb is seeing ‘strong demand trends’ — with these caveats

Airbnb Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter sales and other demand metrics that were above Wall Street’s estimates, and the lodging platform said it was “seeing strong demand trends” for the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Arne Slot not surprised by Liverpool's strong start

Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not surprised by his team's fine start to the season, saying he was well aware of the strength of the side he was inheriting when he arrived at Anfield as Jürgen Klopp's ...

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Trump’s Presidency Could Spell a Lonely and Dangerous Stretch for Europe

Internal political squabbles — and the fallout from a global backlash to inflation, immigration and ruling elites — are hobbling Germany and France.

World - The New York Times - November 10

Babcock Results Beat Forecasts on Strong Defense Demand

The defense company—a major contractor for the U.K. government—posted higher revenue and operating profits for the first half of its financial year fueled by geopolitical tensions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

No. 1 Ducks finish strong, outlast pesky Badgers

Top-ranked Oregon, which trailed heading into the fourth quarter, rallied behind quarterback Dillon Gabriel as the Heisman Trophy contender helped to deliver a 16-13 victory over Wisconsin at Camp ...

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Britvic Profit Rises on Strong Demand, Brazil Performance

The U.K. soft-drinks company said the preliminary results were due to strong demand for Pepsi and Tango, as well as improved trading in Brazil.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Nvidia nearly doubles revenue on strong AI demand

Nvidia reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.

Missouri Investigating Google for Censoring Conservative Speech

Missouri’s Attorney General accused the tech giant of subverting conservative speech during the election.

Business - Inc. - October 25

New Google AI Will Take Over Browsers: Report

The new product, code-named Project Jarvis, may reach users as soon as December, according to reports.

Business - Inc. - October 28

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