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Apple cautious on holiday outlook as it starts AI rollout

Shares fall despite solid earnings as analysts weigh impact of new ‘Apple Intelligence’ features

Business - Financial Times - November 1

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 2 hours ago

Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing

Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

29+ personalized holiday gifts

We rounded up 29+ personalized gifts for everyone on your list — including embroidered tote bags, customized photo puzzles, engraved jewelry and more.

Unilever Backs Outlook After Sales Growth

The consumer goods giant reiterated its full-year guidance after underlying sales grew more than expected in the third quarter as shoppers welcomed easing price hikes and began buying more of the ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

ING Lifts Outlook After Profit Beat

ING raised its total income outlook for the year and said it would distribute up to $2.7 billion to shareholders after net profits topped expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

STMicroelectronics Cuts Outlook Again on Continued Weak Demand

STMicroelectronics slashed its annual guidance for the third time this year after posting a slump in net profit and sales, as demand for chips in cars and industrial equipment remained weak.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Smith & Nephew cuts outlook on China weakness

FTSE 100 medical manufacturer reports price pressures and worse-than-expected demand

World - Financial Times - October 31

Palantir shares surge on rosy revenue outlook

Palantir is seeing a pickup in artificial intelligence among its U.S. government client base.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Former Trump adviser on U.S. economic outlook

Former President Donald Trump has largely based his 2024 campaign on the economy. Former Trump chief economic adviser Gary Cohn joins CBS News to assess the former president's plans.

UniCredit Raises 2024 Outlook After Earnings Rise

UniCredit lifted its earnings guidance for the year after reporting a net profit increase that exceeded expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom

Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Deutsche Telekom Lifts Outlook After Profit Beat

The telecoms group raised its full-year guidance for a key earnings metric after reporting higher net profit in the third quarter, citing continued growth momentum on both sides of the Atlantic.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

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

Aegon Lifts Outlook, Launches $158 Million Buyback

The financial services company raised its full-year guidance and said it expected to start buying back shares in January.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Apple upgrades Ireland’s credit rating outlook

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World - Financial Times - 6 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 - 2 days ago

Julius Baer Flags Inflows Pickup, Brighter Outlook

The private banking group said inflows from clients in key markets accelerated from the midyear point as it signaled a rosier outlook for the year ahead with higher profit and potential shareholder ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 12 hours ago

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 - 12 hours ago

The best holiday gifts under $50

You don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to find a great holiday gift. We rounded up tons of gifts under $50 from Patagonia, Parachute, Brightland and more.

The HTSI holiday gift guide 2024

What’s on the HTSI editors’ and contributors’ Christmas lists? We’ve got it covered

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Putting Some Sparkle Into Holiday Hair

Do-it-yourself kits and salon gift certificates are available to create what many call fairy hair.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

How to stay healthy during the holidays

Dr. Jon LaPook shares essential tips to help you stay healthy through the holiday season.

Lacey Chabert on new holiday films

The "Queen of Hallmark Christmas" Lacey Chabert joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her new holiday film "Hot Frosty" and "The Christmas Quest," which is her 15th Hallmark Christmas film.

IMF warns on China's property market worsening as it cuts country's growth outlook

In a report published Tuesday, the IMF trimmed its forecast for growth in China for this year to 4.8%, 0.2 percentage points lower than in its July projection.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Volvo Cars slashes outlook citing ‘increasingly volatile environment’

Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said the company is facing slower demand in Europe, the U.S. and China.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh

The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Unilever reiterates 2024 outlook after third-quarter sales growth

Unilever on Thursday reiterated its 2024 outlook after reporting underlying sales growth of 4.5% in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

Sports - ABC News - October 24

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

Eni Cuts Profit Outlook on Weak Prices, Lifts Buybacks

Eni lowered its guidance for the year due to a decline in oil prices which also hit the Italian energy major’s third-quarter profits, but said it planned to increase its share buy backs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook

Shares of Philips slumped on Monday as the Dutch healthcare devices company lowered its sales outlook for the year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

NHS in England to receive £1.5bn next year to boost appointments

Fresh funding comes as part of wider package which will be set out by Reeves in Budget on Wednesday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

PayPal beat big on a profit metric, but here’s why its stock is falling

PayPal’s fourth-quarter revenue view came in below expectations. The company said it’s focusing on “profitable growth.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

JetBlue’s stock tumbles as downbeat revenue outlook raises risk of more losses

JetBlue’s stock sinks after Q3 results beat expectations but the Q4 revenue outlook disappointed.