The tech industry has been hit hard by mass layoffs, with over 263,000 job losses recorded in 2023 and more than 75,000 job losses in 2024 so far. Despite blockbuster earnings from companies like Alphabet and Microsoft, the focus has shifted from growth to profitability, leading to a wave of job cuts. Jeff Shulman, a
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In the midst of earnings season, investors are looking closely at top analysts’ picks for long-term prospects. Netflix (NFLX) takes the spotlight this week with its better-than-expected results for the first quarter of 2024. Despite the disappointment stemming from the company’s decision to halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers, BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz remains bullish
China’s industrial profits have taken a hit in March, with slower gains for the quarter compared to the initial two months of the year. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that cumulative profits of China’s industrial firms only rose by 4.3% to 1.5 trillion yuan ($207.0 billion) in the first quarter
In a recent development, it was reported that Daimler Truck has reached a new labor contract with over 7,300 hourly workers who are represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) at six facilities in the U.S. South. This agreement has effectively averted a potential strike at the eleventh hour, bringing relief to both the company
This tech giant has seen a 4% increase in shares after reporting fiscal third-quarter results that exceeded expectations. The Azure business continued to show momentum, contributing to the positive reaction from investors. This shows that Microsoft is continuing to innovate in the tech space and drive growth. Shares of Alphabet surged more than 11% after
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, experienced a significant drop of over 14% following the release of lighter-than-expected second-quarter revenue guidance. While first-quarter earnings and revenue exceeded analysts’ estimates, the disappointing second-quarter guidance caused a steep decline in the company’s stock value. This indicates that investors are particularly focused on future performance and growth
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SK Hynix, a prominent South Korean memory chipmaker, has reported a remarkable turnaround in its financial performance in the first quarter of the year. With a net profit of 1.92 trillion South Korean won ($1.39 billion), the company has managed to reverse the loss of 2.58 trillion won that was incurred in the same period
Xiaomi, a Chinese smartphone company, has recently made a foray into the electric vehicle market with its new electric SU7 sedan. Despite undercutting Tesla’s Model 3 on price, the new electric vehicle has been selling better than expected. As of April 20, Xiaomi has received more than 70,000 orders for the SU7 sedan, putting the
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PepsiCo recently reported its quarterly earnings and revenue, exceeding analysts’ expectations. However, the company faced challenges due to weaker U.S. demand caused by various factors such as Quaker Oats recalls and backlash to higher prices for its products. Despite the overall positive results, PepsiCo experienced a drop in its share price, reflecting investor concerns. Let’s