On Tuesday, Foxconn, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said it expects the second half of this year to be “in a better direction” since COVD-19 lockdown appears to be easing in Shanghai. “We are quite confident in the stability of… Read More ›
Q4
Sales to dealers surged by 82% in 2021: Aston Martin
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
New court order could potentially see Credit Suisse paying $680M
On Tuesday, in a statement Credit Suisse said, a judge who is presiding over a more than a decade long lawsuit regarding a U.S. residential mortgage backed security (RMBS) has asked it along with another party to issue estimates of… 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 ›
Indonesia fall into coronavirus-induced recession
According to official economic data, Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s biggest economy, has fallen into a recession during the third quarter, for the first time in more than two decades following the coronavirus ravaging its business activity. According to statistical data, Indonesia’s… Read More ›
Ford likely to close down two plants in Russia
Ford is losing money in every region where it has a plant other than North America. According to three industry sources, Ford Motor Co is weighing its options on shuttering two of its big plants in Russia. The move is… Read More ›
Market conditions likely to improve after Q4: Credit Suisse’s CEO
Things have got better since the beginning of 2019. Global financial markets face reduced stress with negotiations still being worked out in the U.S.-China trade war. On Tuesday, Tidjane Thiam, Credit Suisse’s Chief Executive said, he sees market conditions improving… Read More ›