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Aston Martin losses jump 90% as SUV sales drop
British carmaker reports £138.8mn pre-tax loss as it wrestles with debtFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
GSK raises profit outlook on strong vaccine and HIV drug sales
Quarterly results beat expectations and signal strong start for pharma groupFinancial Times - Business -
Pfizer beats revenue estimates, raises profit outlook on cost cuts and smaller-than-feared drop in Covid drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant's quarterly results also benefited from a smaller-than-feared drop in sales for its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid.CNBC - Business - Covid -
A Strong U.S. Dollar Weighs on the World
Two-thirds of the roughly 150 currencies have weakened against the dollar, whose strength stems from high interest rates because of stubborn inflation.The New York Times - Business -
Glencore Sees Strong Trading Performance
Glencore backed its full-year targets across its portfolio and said it expected earnings from its trading arm to be at the top end of its annual target range.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Delusions of strong-arming China into compliance are dangerous
The current U.S.-China predicament is a complex accumulation of 50 years of interaction and interdependence.The Hill - Politics - China -
Stellantis Sales Fall Short of Expectations
Stellantis backed its full-year guidance despite revenue falling in the first quarter on lower sales volumes in North America as it prepares production for new models.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Pinterest shares soar 18% on earnings beat, strong revenue growth
Shares of Pinterest popped in extended trading Tuesday after the company reported first-quarter results.CNBC - Business -
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2024 NFL Draft TV ratings down despite strong 1st round
Viewership was still better than what the NFL Draft drew two years ago.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
AMD reports strong Q1 data center revenue offset by weak gaming
Advanced Micro Devices reported strong data center revenue that grew 80% in the first quarter ended March 31, but gaming revenue fell 48%.VentureBeat - Tech -
McDonald's Boosts Promos as Boycotts Hit Global Sales
On an earnings call, CEO Chris Kempczinski says inflation is cutting diner budgets and Muslim-majority markets are experiencing slower sales.Inc. - Business -
Volkswagen Hit by Drop in Car Sales But Confirms Outlook
Volkswagen posted lower sales revenue and profit margins in the first quarter on fewer vehicle sales and higher costs, but backed its full-year outlook.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Starbucks Shares Plunge After Sales, Earnings Miss
Speeding up service and introducing new beverages are part of efforts to win back customers, executives say.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hot Property: five homes for sale in the Midi-Pyrénées
From a Gascon château with a pigeonnier and orangery to a rustic, renovated house with a libraryFinancial Times - World -
Starbucks Shares Plunge After Sales, Earnings Miss
Speeding up service and introducing new beverages are part of efforts to win back customers, executives say.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Amazon sales soar with boost from artificial intelligence and advertising
Revenue at Amazon Web Services increases to $25bn as retail giant releases earnings report surpassing Wall Street expectations. Amazon profits soared once again in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced on Tuesday – the latest in a ...The Guardian - World -
Amazon Sales Surge as Company Focuses on AI
The company reported record first-quarter sales as the AI boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit, helping Amazon continue to shake off last year’s postpandemic slump.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Amazon -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Entertainment - NFL -
After a strong first round, overall NFL draft ratings down 3% from last year
After posting strong numbers for the first round, viewership for the NFL draft was down 3% from last year on TV and digital platformsABC News - Sports - NFL -
Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars
Amazon has reported strong results for the first quarterABC News - Tech -
Super Micro pushes up full-year revenue forecast as it points to strong AI demand
Super Micro is now a component of the S&P 500 index. The company's growth accelerated to 200% from 103% in the previous quarter, but revenue still missed.CNBC - Business -
Mercedes-Benz Posts Profit Beat Despite Lower Car Sales
Mercedes-Benz reported lower profit and revenue for the first quarter fell on fewer cars sales and supply-chain bottlenecks but confirmed its guidance for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
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Amazon Sales Surge as Company Trains Focus on Artificial Intelligence
The company reported record first-quarter sales as the AI boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit, helping Amazon continue to shake off last year’s post-pandemic slump.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russell Wilson and Ciara to Pocket $31 Million From Sale of Washington Estate
The famous couple have found a buyer for their 11,000-square-foot Bellevue mansion, after recently selling an adjacent lot for $9.75 million.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to step down amid sale discussions
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.CBS News - Entertainment -
AMD boosts its outlook for AI revenue, but stock still falls
AMD lifted its outlook for its MI300 AI accelerator product, which is now expected to drive upwards of $4 billion in revenue this year.MarketWatch - Business -
How a negotiation over cable fees could weigh on Paramount's sale
Charter pays Paramount to carry its channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon. The outcome of the negotiations could weigh on Paramount's valuation in the event of a sale.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Boca Raton's Most Expensive Home Sale Is a $40 Million Teardown
A luxury home builder purchased the waterfront lot with plans to knock down the 1990s house and rebuildThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Same-Store Sales at Starbucks Drop, Pushing Revenue Down 1.8%
After the chain’s quarterly earnings missed Wall Street’s estimates, its shares fell more than 12 percent in after-hours trading.The New York Times - Business -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
Amazon cloud sales growth accelerates as group prepares for more AI spending
Ecommerce company’s operating income more than triples as Amazon Web Services and adverts provide a boostFinancial Times - Business -
Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC sales disappoint
KFC and Pizza Hut reported same-store sales declines, while Taco Bell's same-store sales rose just 1%.CNBC - Business -
China EV Makers Post Higher April Sales Amid Price War
BYD and a host of other Chinese electric-vehicle makers posted higher sales and deliveries in April, offering a sign of rebounding demand amid continuing price wars.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Healthy Returns: Sales of Humira are plunging, but AbbVie has two promising successors
AbbVie has two successors that could offset the losses from its blockbuster drug Humira. Meanwhile, UnitedHealth Group's CEO will testify on Capitol Hill.CNBC - Business