In a statement Aston Martin said, in 2021 sales to dealers have surged by 82%; despite this the British luxury automaker has forecast lower-than-expected annual adjusted core earnings due to fewer-than-planned shipments of its Valkyrie sports cars during the fourth quarter…. Read More ›
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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 ›
Toyota Motor Corp’s Q4 profit beats analysts’ estimate, nearly doubles from previous year
On Wednesday, in a statement Toyota Motor Corp said, its fourth-quarter operating profit has risen by 92%, nearly doubling since a year ago. The development sees the company shrugging off chip-supply issues with its sales recovering from the impact of… Read More ›
Apple emerges as world’s biggest smartphone seller during Q4
Apple Inc has cornered nearly a quarter of the global smartphone market during the fourth quarter and has emerged as the world’s biggest smartphone seller; shipments of Huawei’s phones have plunged after they were hit by U.S. sanctions. According to… Read More ›
Swiss specialty chemicals giant Clariant AG cuts 1,000 jobs midst divestments
On Wednesday, Swiss speciality chemicals giant Clariant AG stated, it plans on cutting nearly 1,000 jobs as it tappers down midst a series of divestments. “The rightsizing program foresees a reduction of approximately 1,000 positions in service and regional structures…. Read More ›
Oil major Exxon Mobil keeps Q4 dividend unchanged, a first since 1982
In a development that marks and underscores the massive impact the coronavirus is having on the oil industry, Exxon Mobil Corp stated, it will keep its fourth-quarter dividend flat at 87 cents a share. This is the first time since 1982… Read More ›
Electrolux’s North American business to take $70M hit in U.S. overhaul
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux AB stated, its North American business is set to incur costs of around $70 million in the fourth quarter as it prepares to move into a new facility in South Carolina. The Swedish company stated, it… Read More ›
South Korea’s LG Electronics records 80% drop in operating profits
The drop in its operating profits as well as the decline in its quarterly revenues are in line with its previous estimate. On Thursday, South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc reported a 80% drop in its operating profits, from a year… Read More ›
Eurozone’s industrial output at nearly 3-year low
The bulk of the fall in industrial output in the Eurozone can be attributed to weak investment appetite for capital goods, durable consumer goods, and non-durable consumer goods. On Monday, in what amounts to a confirmation of the series of… Read More ›
European business software giant SAP to acquire U.S. cloud sales management software Callidus Software Inc for $2.4 billion
The move underscores SAP core strategy of leaning on cloud-based solutions to drive up its margins and revenues. On the sidelines of SAP, Europe’s top tech company, posting results that were on the lower side of market expectations, the firm’s… Read More ›