Making Fourth Quarter

Intel issues weak forecast, but beats on fourth-quarter results

Intel said seasonality, competition and an uncertain economy are resulting in challenges to its business.

CNBC - 9m

Comcast shifts strategy to mobile as fourth-quarter broadband numbers disappoint

Broadband customer growth has lagged in recent quarters as competition from wireless providers has ramped up.

CNBC - 1h

GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected

GDP was expected to grow at a seasonally adjusted 2.5% annualized pace in the fourth quarter of 2025.

CNBC - 6h

U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter

Gross domestic product grew by 2.3 percent in the fourth quarter, capping a more robust year than expected. Policy uncertainty clouds the outlook.

The New York Times - 7h

US economy grew at 2.3% rate in fourth quarter

Figure comes after Fed chair Jay Powell said there was no hurry to cut interest rates

Financial Times - 8h

Tesla’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Report Sharp Drop in Profit

The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla’s self-driving technology.

The New York Times - 23h

Eurozone economy unexpectedly flatlines in fourth quarter

GDP figure published before European Central Bank cut its benchmark rate to lowest level since early 2023

Financial Times - 5h

GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected

U.S. economic growth slowed a bit more than expected in the final three months of 2024, the Commerce Department reported Thursday.

NBC News - 6h

Shares of fashion giant H&M drop as fourth-quarter sales miss estimates

Shares of H&M dropped on Thursday after the world's second-largest retailer missed sales forecasts in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 6h

Revised figures show German economy shrank by 0.2% in fourth quarter

Yahoo News - 10h

Euro zone economy flatlines in fourth quarter, missing expectations for slight expansion

Economists polled by Reuters had expected growth of 0.1% over the period, following a larger-than-expected 0.4% expansion in the third quarter.

CNBC - 10h

Tesla sees disappointing fourth-quarter earnings amid declining car deliveries

Despite disappointing sales and delivery figures, the company’s stock price has doubled in the past year . Tesla reported earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Wednesday after US stock markets ...

The Guardian - 22h

Tesla fourth-quarter results miss estimates as automotive revenue drops 8%

Tesla reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for the quarter that ended in December.

CNBC - 23h

Meta’s Reality Labs posts $5 billion loss in fourth quarter

Meta's Reality Labs unit recorded an operating loss of $4.97 billion while generating $1.1 billion in sales during the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 1d

Microsoft to report fourth-quarter earnings amid uproar over DeepSeek’s AI

Questions over multibillion-dollar spending on AI are mounting, spurred by DeepSeek’s shock to US stock market. Microsoft will report its second-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025 Wednesday as ...

The Guardian - 1d

Meta to report fourth-quarter earnings amid DeepSeek mania and ballooning AI investments

Zuckerberg likely to be asked about plans to spend $60-65bn on AI in 2025 as tech giant faces increased competition. Meta will report earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024 after US stock ...

The Guardian - 1d

T-Mobile’s stock climbs after fourth-quarter earnings beat and robust guidance

T-Mobile expects postpaid net customer additions of between 5.5 million and 6 million for 2025, the company’s highest-ever guidance range issued at the beginning of the year.

MarketWatch - 1d

The heave-making fourth-quarter star the Celtics need to make a repeat title run

Last season's star-turn in the NBA Finals was a decade in the making for Payton Pritchard.

ESPN - 1d

Starbucks earnings top estimates, but same-store sales decline for fourth straight quarter

Starbucks said its same-store sales fell 4%, fueled by a 6% decline in visits to its stores.

CNBC - 1d

Boeing books charges and warns on fourth-quarter revenue and profit

Aerospace group cites $2.8bn hit from last year’s strike, lay-offs and rising defence business costs

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Boeing expects $4 billion loss for fourth quarter after chaotic 2024

Boeing outlined expected results and charges across its business in preliminary fourth-quarter results.

CNBC - Jan. 23

South Korea's Economy Expands 2.0% in 2024 After Lackluster Fourth-Quarter Growth

The data showed private consumption weakened and construction investment remained in contraction in the fourth quarter. Exports edged up on demand for semiconductors and other ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Aid pours into Gaza as ceasefire enters fourth day

Yahoo News - Jan. 22

Travelers Upbeat on Momentum Despite Fires as Fourth-Quarter Profit Surges

The property-and-casualty insurer said the strong results and outlook would allow it to support customers affected by the wildfires that devastated L.A.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

Netflix raises prices as it posts record subscriber growth in fourth-quarter earnings

Streaming service’s bet on live events helped reel in 19 million more subscribers in holiday-season quarter. Netflix added nearly 19 million subscribers during the holiday season quarter to help ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Adidas Exceeds Profit Guidance After Sales Jump in Fourth Quarter

The German sporting-goods company said its operating profit climbed to €1.34 billion last year from €268 million in 2023.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman defends controversial fourth-quarter FG decision in CFP loss to Ohio State

Freeman's decision drew heavy criticism on social media

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Commanders lead Lions 45-31 in fourth quarter of NFL divisional game

Will Houston QB C.J. Stroud be able to pull the massive upset off against Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending champions?

NBC News - Jan. 18

China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in

The real estate slump and uncertainty about future income have weighed on consumer spending and business confidence, adding to deflation concerns.

CNBC - Jan. 17

TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand

TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the megatrend in favor of AI.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Citigroup swings to fourth-quarter profit, tops estimates on investment banking strength

The fourth-quarter report comes after a year where Citi's stock rose almost 37%, outperforming the S&P 500.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Plymouth to host Liverpool in FA Cup fourth round

Championship side Plymouth Argyle are drawn at home to eight-time winners Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Fulham thrash Watford to progress to fourth round

Premier League Fulham begin their FA Cup campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory against second-tier Watford to seal a fourth-round spot.

BBC News - Jan. 9

By the Fourth Date, Certain About Forever

Jasmine Bolton and Junior West, who met on the dating app Hinge, spent their fourth date at a friend’s wedding. The event sparked a desire for their own future nuptials.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Foxconn Posts Record Fourth-Quarter Revenue on AI Demand

The Taiwan-listed assembler of Apple and Nvidia products posted record revenue for the fourth quarter, helped by robust demand for servers to power burgeoning artificial intelligence technologies.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5