In a statement Block Inc reported a first-quarter operating profit that has topped analysts’ estimates. With the news reaching the market, Block’s shares rose by 10% in extended trading. Block also reported a lower-than-anticipated adjusted profit after demand for bitcoin weakened… Read More ›
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Russian LNG exports to Germany are safe: Germany’s biggest gas importer
In a statement, Germany’s top importer of Russian gas said, Russian LNG inflows into Germany are safe, despite the fact Moscow halted supplies to Poland and Bulgaria since transit volumes headed elsewhere have not been affected. Uniper’s CEO however noted,… Read More ›
VW focusing on producing profitable premium cars, change production strategy
In a statement Volkswagen’s Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said, it stop producing a number of combustion engine models by the end of this decade, and sell fewer cars overall as it increases its focus on producing more profitable premium… Read More ›
Citigroup faces billions in losses due exposure to Russian market
Executives of Citigroup Inc have warned, the bank faces billions of dollars in losses from its Russian business even as it continues to help some of its 200 staff in Ukraine to leave the country. Towards the end of last year,… Read More ›
Electronic Arts names Chris Suh as CFO
Electronic Arts Inc has named Microsoft’s executive Chris Suh as its new chief financial officer. Suh, who is currently serving as corporate vice president and CFO of Microsoft’s Cloud + AI group, will replace Blake Jorgensen. Suh has been with Microsoft since… Read More ›
Aston Martin named Doug Lafferty as CFO
On Friday, British luxury carmaker Aston Martin named Doug Lafferty, as its new chief financial officer. Lafferty will replace Kenneth Gregor, who will be stepping down to personal reasons after 18 months on the job. Lafferty is currently the finance chief… Read More ›
Tesla reports record Q4 deliveries, despite global chip shortage
In a significant development, Tesla Inc has reported record quarterly deliveries far exceeding Wall Street’s estimates, as it rides out global chip shortages. The development the sixth consecutive quarter for Tesla, the world’s most valuable automaker, wherein it posted record deliveries…. Read More ›
Lyft names Elaine Paul as its new CFO
In a statement ride hailing firm Lyft Inc said, it had Elaine Paul as its new chief financial officer; Paul will be replacing Brian Roberts who will be stepping down after seven years in the role. Paul is scheduled to take… Read More ›
Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou returns to China in quid pro quo
In a significant development, Huawei’s Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived back in China after fighting U.S. extradition for around three years, in yet another sign of weakening global clout of the United States. The move also reflects a change… Read More ›
French insurer Axa’s net income surge in first quarter
On Monday, France’s Axa posted a 180% surge in its first quarter net income even as the French insurer rebounded from a spike in pandemic-related claims that led to a $1.8 billion (1.5 billion euro) charge in 2020. In a statement… Read More ›