Siemens, the renowned German technology giant, recently announced a decrease in profit from its industrial business in the fiscal second quarter. The company reported that its industrial profit amounted to 2.51 billion euro in the three months ending in March, marking a 2% decline from the previous year. This figure fell short of the analyst
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Shenzhen, China, has seen an unprecedented growth in millionaires over the past decade, making it the fastest growing city in terms of wealthy individuals. According to a recent report by New World Wealth and Henley & Partners, Shenzhen recorded a whopping 140% increase in its millionaire count. This growth far surpasses that of other major
In a recent regulatory filing, Warren Buffett unveiled his latest stock pick – Chubb Insurance. Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by Buffett, acquired approximately 26 million shares of Chubb, totaling a stake worth $6.7 billion. This move has positioned Chubb as Berkshire’s ninth largest holding as of the end of March. Market Response Following the
Cisco recently reported its earnings and revenue for the fiscal third quarter, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations despite a decrease in sales compared to the previous year. The company’s stock surged by 8% in after-hours trading following the announcement. In terms of performance metrics, Cisco’s earnings per share of 88 cents surpassed the analyst consensus of
The U.S. Department of Education has extended the deadline for borrowers to request a loan consolidation in order to qualify for key student loan forgiveness. This initiative, which will combine federal student loans into one new federal loan, could potentially result in debt cancellation for borrowers. The deadline for this loan consolidation request has now
Nio, a Chinese electric car company, recently unveiled its new, lower-priced brand called Onvo. The first car under this brand, the L60 SUV, is priced at 219,900 yuan (US$30,439) which is approximately $4,000 cheaper than Tesla’s Model Y. Deliveries for the L60 SUV are scheduled to start in September, with pre-sales already underway following the
Netflix’s recent announcement revealed that its cheaper, ad-supported tier has seen significant growth in global monthly active users. The streaming service reported that the number of users has jumped to 40 million, nearly double the figure shared just a few months ago. This surge in users showcases the appeal of a more affordable option for
Recent data shows that mortgage rates have reached their lowest level since April, providing some relief to potential buyers. However, the current state of the housing market still presents challenges for many individuals looking to purchase a home. While the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages has decreased slightly, the cost of homes
Consumers looking to purchase a home are continuing to invest in down payments, even though the average amount is modest compared to traditional beliefs. Recent data from Realtor.com shows that in the first quarter of 2024, the average down payment stood at 13.6%, with a median amount of $26,000. While these figures are slightly higher
The recent surge in the shares of AMC Entertainment and GameStop has once again captured the attention of investors and the general public alike. This new rally, fueled by social media, has reignited the phenomenon of “meme stocks.” The resurgence of these stocks can be attributed to a social media account known as “Roaring Kitty,”