Kering, the French luxury group behind brands like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, has been facing a challenging time in the luxury market. The company recently issued a warning that it expects a significant decline in first-half profits, leading to a sharp drop in its stock price. This can be attributed to waning demand for
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Despite facing challenges due to decreasing demand for its Covid-19 products, Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche managed to report a modest uptick in first-quarter sales. The company’s sales increased by 2% at constant exchange rates, driven by the strong demand for its newer medicines and diagnostics. Excluding Covid-19 products, sales saw an even more significant increase
Tesla is expected to report its first-quarter earnings, with analysts predicting earnings per share of 51 cents and revenue of $22.15 billion. However, there are concerns as Wall Street is projecting a 5.1% drop in revenue from the previous year, marking the first year-over-year decline in sales since 2020. Tesla shares have dropped by 42%
Novartis, a Swiss drugmaker, experienced a significant boost in its stock value after raising its full-year guidance based on better-than-expected first-quarter results. Shares of Novartis climbed as much as 4.8% in early trading on Tuesday, and the company’s net sales rose by 11% in the first three months of the year. Core operating income also
General Motors surprised Wall Street by surpassing both revenue and earnings estimates for the first quarter of the year. Despite facing challenges in some international markets, the automaker managed to raise its forecast for 2024 based on the strength of its North American operations. This performance was driven by a significant increase in adjusted earnings,
JetBlue Airways experienced a significant decline in its share price, plummeting over 10% in premarket trading following the adjustment of its 2024 revenue forecast. This unfortunate development comes at a crucial time for the airline as it strives to achieve profitability amidst challenging market conditions. The airline announced that second-quarter revenue is projected to decrease
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission took legal action to prevent the $8.5 billion deal between Coach and Kate Spade’s parent company, Tapestry, and Capri Holdings. This move by regulators paused a significant merger that would combine two prominent names in American luxury retail and bring six famous fashion brands under one roof. Competing in the
Express, a longtime staple in the mall retail industry, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This move comes as no surprise as the company has been facing a significant decline in sales over the last few years. With debts piling up and costly mall leases weighing the business down, Express found itself in financial
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Procter & Gamble recently reported a mixed quarter, which led to a sharp decline in its shares at the start of the trading session. Despite the decrease, the company’s sales in the three months ended March 31 increased by 1% year over year, with organic growth reaching 3%. While this fell short of analyst expectations,