For the first time in more than a decade, Netflix Inc reported a loss citing the war in Ukraine, and fierce competition which led to a loss of subscribers; it has also forecast deeper losses ahead, marking an abrupt shift… Read More ›
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Novartis AG announces $15 billion share buyback plan
In a statement Novartis AG said, it has launched a new share buyback of up to $15 billion which will end by 2023. Confirming an expected sales growth by 4% through 2026, the Swiss pharma giant said its capital allocation strategy… Read More ›
Countries plan to build more cheap dirty climate change causing coal plants
While the pledge to phase out coal gained the support of 23 more countries at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, big users of coal, the dirtiest of fuels, shunned the move. The COP26 summit aims to find ways to… Read More ›
Honeywell International raises outlook for business jet deliveries from 2022 to 2031
Honeywell International Inc has raised its outlook for business jet deliveries, underscoring the aviation sector’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The travel industry is gradually recovering following easing of travel restrictions. U.S. based Honeywell International has forecast up to 7,400 new… Read More ›
Economic growth likely to return to pre-COVID-19 levels in early 2022: French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire
In a statement on Monday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said, the public deficit is likely to hover at 9.4% of the country’s gross domestic product; the previous estimate was 9%. In an interview with national TV channel France… Read More ›
Siemens Healthineers raises sales & profit outlook, sees heightened demand for its rapid antigen tests
On Monday, Siemens Healthineers raised its full-year sales and profit forecast on the back of heightened demand for rapid antigen tests coming from the Wuhan Coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. The German health technology company expects its sales to grow by 14%… Read More ›
WeWork plans stock market listing through SPAC, discloses losses at $3.2 billion for 2020
According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, office sharing startup WeWork lost $3.2 billion in 2020; this was disclosed during a presentation shown to prospective investors as part of a pitch for $1 billion in investment and a… Read More ›
Panasonic’s battery production is its biggest profit driver
On Tuesday, Panasonic Corp raised its full-year operating profit forecast by more than 50% on the back of heightened demand for its batteries from pandemic-driven purchases of home appliances, sales of 5G equipment and Tesla Inc cars. The strong performance… Read More ›
Whirlpool forecasts strong 2021 profit earnings, based on strong North American demand
Basing itself on its quarterly earnings, which beat estimates based on strong demand for its home appliances from people stuck at home due to the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic, Whirlpool Corp has forecast a 2021 profit above analysts’ expectations. Demand for… Read More ›
Rolls Royce roiled by coronavirus, as pandemic disrupts engine flying hours
With the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic bring the global travel to a stop, British engineering company Rolls-Royce downgraded its yearly cash outflow forecast underscoring the challenges it faces in its financial outlook even as the air travel continues to be disrupted… Read More ›