Richemont, a leading Swiss luxury group, saw a surge in its shares by 6.3% following the announcement of record full-year sales. Despite a weakening outlook for luxury brands, the company reported a 3% increase in group sales, reaching a new high of 20.6 billion euros. This growth was achieved despite a slowdown in Asia-Pacific spending,
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China’s recent economic data has revealed a mixed picture of growth in April. Retail sales rose only 2.3% from a year ago, which was significantly lower than the 3.8% increase forecasted by a Reuters poll. This slow growth indicates a potential downturn in consumer spending, reflecting uncertainty about future income and cautiousness among consumers. On
In a recent quarterly report, Walmart has managed to surpass both revenue and earnings expectations. The company’s success can be attributed to its significant e-commerce gains, the success of newer businesses like advertising, and the ability to attract more high-income shoppers. During the three-month period that ended in April, Walmart reported an adjusted earnings per
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
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
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
AMC Entertainment successfully raised approximately $250 million in new equity capital through a sale of 72.5 million shares in an at-the-market offering. The offering, which began on March 28, saw the shares being sold at an average price of $3.45 per share before commissions and fees. Following the completion of the sale, AMC’s stock price
Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, exceeded analyst estimates for revenue and profit in the first quarter of the year. The company’s core gaming business saw slightly better sales, while improved profitability was achieved in its advertising and business services division. In terms of revenue, Tencent reported 159.5 billion Chinese yuan ($22 billion), surpassing the 158.4
In recent years, as home values continue to climb, more Americans are finding themselves in a position where they owe capital gains taxes when selling their property. According to a report from real estate data firm CoreLogic, nearly 8% of home sales in 2023 exceeded the $500,000 limit for tax-free profits, up from roughly 3%
SoftBank recently reported a 724.3 billion Japanese yen ($4.6 billion) gain on its Vision Fund in the fiscal year that ended in March. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first time since 2021 that the flagship tech investment arm has been in the black. The Vision Fund segment posted a profit of