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 ›
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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 ›
Samsung asks partners to stockpile Japanese electronic components
Samsung has assured its partners that it would shoulder the burden of stocking these additional components. According to a source familiar with the matter at hand, Samsung Electronics has urged its local partners to stockpile more Japanese components in the… Read More ›
French antitrust probe could materially impact Electrolux’s financial statements
In the multi-year investigation, anitrust authorities in France have alleged that Electrolux along with other large white goods home appliance makers have collaborated to fix prices of their appliances. On Wednesday, Electrolux stated antitrust authorities in France are set to… Read More ›
Samsung considering building a home appliances manufacturing plant in the U.S.
Although the Trump Administration has not specifically targeted any South Korean company, many have preemptively announced potential investment plans to ward-off criticism. Potential investments plans could however sour stemming from risks from the Trump administration’s trade policies. According to a… Read More ›
Sweden eyes U.S. white goods market
The U.S. is a major export market for Sweden’s home appliances. Swedish white goods products have registered a 4.8% growth in November, whereas the white goods market in the U.S. have risen by 14.7%. Swedish News Agency, Direkt, has reported… Read More ›