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Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide
Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gainsBusiness - Financial Times - 2 hours ago -
China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters
Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
UnitedHealth’s stock rocked as a big jump in medication costs hurt profitability
UnitedHealth’s stock was having its worst day in more than four years on Tuesday, after the healthcare giant beat third-quarter profit and revenue expectations but missed on medical-care ...Business - MarketWatch - October 15 -
Caterpillar’s stock drops as weak equipment sales lead to a rare profit miss
Caterpillar’s stock drops after a rare profit miss, while revenue was below expectations for a fourth straight quarter.Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago -
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits
German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto marketBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas
Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightensBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off
Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ betBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
China's industrial profits plunge at fastest pace since the pandemic
The country's industrial profits declined 27.1% year-on-year in September.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia
Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdownBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales
Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
BP beats forecasts despite seeing 31% drop in profits, to lowest since COVID-19
BP’s profits were hit by lower oil prices and a slump in its refining margins, caused by a slowdown in demand for products including jet fuel, diesel and gasolineBusiness - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Royal Caribbean CEO: Americans are ‘wealthier than ever’ and love to travel
Royal Caribbean’s stock pulls back from a record after revenue, profit outlook for the current quarter disappoint.Business - MarketWatch - 22 hours ago -
BP shares fall to lowest since 2022 after sharp drop in the oil major's third-quarter profit
British oil major BP on Tuesday reported its weakest quarterly earnings in nearly four years, weighed down by a slump in crude prices.Business - CNBC - 23 hours ago -
Volkswagen CFO says 64% drop in profits shows ‘urgent need’ for cost cuts
The German car maker reported a sharp 12% drop in its sales in China as it said it profits were hit by higher fixed costs and €2.2 billion worth of restructuring expensesBusiness - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
Louis Vuitton owner LVMH reports surprise sales drop amid China slowdown
Shares in LVMH, which also owns Dior, Tiffany and Moët & Chandon, fell by as much as 7%, briefly hitting two-year low. Shares in luxury goods brands slumped after Louis Vuitton ’s LVMH reported an ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Oil settles higher after last week’s 8% drop as traders weigh China demand concerns
Oil prices finished higher on Monday, regaining some of last week’s 8% decline after China lowered its benchmark lending rates, part of a series of stimulus measures to revive the flagging economy ...Business - MarketWatch - October 21 -
Iberdrola Profit Lifted by Record Investments
Spain’s energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
China is turning Japanese
At least that’s what the bond market is whisperingWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Wall Street banks enjoy bumper fees as debt issuance and deals activity rebound
Morgan Stanley rounds off strong earnings seasonBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Whitbread Aims to Boost Profit, Shareholder Returns
The U.K. hotel-and-restaurant company said it forecasts an increase of at least £300 million in profit by fiscal 2030, and to generate more than £2 billion for dividends, share buybacks and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance
The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
CVS replaces CEO as profits, share price suffer
Longtime CVS Health executive David Joyner has replaced Karen Lynch as CEO, as the company struggles to drive higher profits and stock performance, CVS announced Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets
Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Kering warns on profit as Gucci sales plunge
French luxury group grapples with turnaround at its biggest brand as demand dips in AsiaBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year
Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Tesla Surprises Wall Street With Strong Third-Quarter Results
The robust performance comes after a tumultuous start to the year in which Tesla’s profit fell for two straight quarters.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Barclays profits rise 23% as dealmaking returns
UK bank lifts guidance for net interest incomeBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Hasbro’s third-quarter profit beats expectations, but its stock slips
Hasbro Inc.’s third-quarter profit beat expectations Thursday, fueled by its gaming and licensing businesses shares, but the toy maker’s stock is down 4%.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
NatWest profits rise by a quarter as lending and deposits grow
Bank also sets aside £245mn in provisions for bad loans, higher than expectations of £173mnBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - 19 hours ago -
Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations
The chemicals company reported weaker results for the three months through September and cautioned that it didn’t expect a significant economic recovery in 2024 due to persistent economic challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs
Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990sBusiness - Financial Times - 4 hours ago