Toyota raises profit forecast and aims to double down on China

Plans for new battery and electric vehicle plant in Shanghai unveiled for Lexus brand

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Japan's Toyota announces EV and battery push in China and U.S., as its quarterly profit surges

Toyota is developing and making electric vehicles and EV batteries in China under a new partnership with the Shanghai government
ABC News - 5h
Toyota Motor posts nearly 28% drop in third-quarter operating profit, missing estimates

Toyota Motor on Wednesday reported a second consecutive fall in profit, as it navigates competition in China and a market shift toward electric vehicles.
CNBC - 6h
Oil giant Shell raises dividend despite full-year profit miss

British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported a significant drop in annual profit following a year of lower crude prices.
CNBC - 5d
Twilio stock surges after company issues optimistic 2027 profit forecast

Twilio wants to grow in conversational artificial intelligence while also becoming more profitable.
CNBC - Jan. 23
Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a ...
NBC News - Jan. 20
I.M.F. Raises U.S. Economic Forecast as Other Regions Lag

It is projecting 2.7 percent growth for 2025. But uncertainty about pending Trump policies looms over the global economic trajectory.
The New York Times - Jan. 17
China corporate profits set for third year of declines

Oversupply drives intense competition that is undermining prices and profitability
Financial Times - Jan. 13
U.N. Raises Global Growth Forecast, but Warns of Potential Inflation Risks

An increase in trade barriers would likely reignite price pressures, the organization says ahead of Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs.
The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9
Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom

UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events market
Financial Times - Jan. 8

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