Stellantis reports significant drop in first-half earnings due to weak U.S. sales
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Stellantis reports significant drop in first-half earnings due to weak U.S. sales

More news - Latest news Stellantis, the multinational automaker behind brands including Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler, announced a 48% drop in net profit for the first half of 2024, mainly due to declining sales and production issues in the U.S. market. The company reported net income of €5.6 billion ($6.07 billion) in the first six months, down significantly from the same period in 2023. Adjusted operating income fell to €8.5 billion, down €5.7 billion, largely attributed to challenges in North America. Following the announcement, Stellantis shares in Milan fell 8.5%. CEO Carlos Tavares acknowledged the underperformance, citing a challenging industry landscape and internal operational challenges. He noted that many of the problems stemmed from U.S. operations, which were plagued by poor ...
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US economy expands 2.8% in second quarter, beating expectations
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US economy expands 2.8% in second quarter, beating expectations

Related media - Breaking news The U.S. economy posted robust growth in the second quarter, driven by strong consumer and government spending, along with a significant increase in inventories, according to an initial estimate from the Commerce Department released Thursday. From April to June, real gross domestic product (GDP), which measures the value of all goods and services produced, grew at an annualized rate of 2.8% after adjusting for seasonality and inflation. That beat the 2.1% growth forecast by economists polled by Dow Jones and improved from the 1.4% growth in the first quarter. The first of three estimates highlighted the significant contributions of consumer spending, private inventory investment, and nonresidential fixed investment to GDP growth. Personal consumption exp...
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76ers sign Paul George, secure Maxey extension, set championship aspirations
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76ers sign Paul George, secure Maxey extension, set championship aspirations

Related media - Recent news PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey was patient. Despite the uncertainty, he waited, and now the Philadelphia 76ers have rewarded him handsomely. A year ago, the 76ers asked Maxey to delay signing a contract extension, promising that it would be worth it. At the time, Maxey was not yet an All-Star and had not scored 50 points in a game. The delay allowed the team to effectively manage the salary cap, entering free agency with about $65 million to spend. This strategic move paid off when the 76ers acquired Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers on a four-year, $212 million deal. Maxey, the NBA’s Most Improved Player, also received his due: a five-year, $204 million extension. With these signings, the 76ers have committed more than $400 million to two players the...
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Ford Reports Significant Revenue Drop Due to Warranty Issues
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Ford Reports Significant Revenue Drop Due to Warranty Issues

Related media - Latest news DETROIT — Ford Motor Company fell significantly short of Wall Street expectations for second-quarter earnings, despite beating revenue forecasts, as long-running warranty issues plague the automaker. Here's how the company performed against analyst estimates reviewed by LSEG: Earnings per share: 47 cents adjusted vs. 68 cents adjusted expected Automotive revenue: $44.81 billion vs. $44.02 billion forecast Ford shares are up about 15% this year as prices in the auto sector have remained more resilient than expected. However, as the industry-wide shift to electric vehicles proceeds more slowly than expected, the automaker has adjusted its production plans, focusing less on fully electric vehicles and more on hybrids. Most recently, Ford announced last week...
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Why a Historically Reliable Recession Indicator May No Longer Be Accurate
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Why a Historically Reliable Recession Indicator May No Longer Be Accurate

Related media - Breaking news Wall Street’s most reliable recession indicator started signaling trouble in 2022 and hasn’t stopped since, but so far it has proven wrong every time. The yield on 10-year Treasuries has been lower than that of many shorter-term bonds, a scenario known as an inverted yield curve, which has historically preceded nearly every recession since the 1950s. Traditionally, an inverted yield curve suggests a recession within a year or two. However, not only has a recession not occurred, but U.S. economic growth remains stable. This has led many on Wall Street to wonder why this once-reliable indicator has proven wrong this time and whether it still signals economic danger. "So far, he hasn't predicted a recession," said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Anal...
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Alphabet Hits Revenue Goals But Fails to Match YouTube Ad Revenue
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Alphabet Hits Revenue Goals But Fails to Match YouTube Ad Revenue

More news - Latest news Google parent company Alphabet reported its second-quarter results after the market closed on Tuesday, meeting analysts’ expectations for revenue and profit but falling short on YouTube advertising revenue. Following the announcement, Alphabet shares rose about 1% in after-hours trading. Here's how the company performed against analyst estimates reviewed by LSEG: Earnings: $1.89 per share vs. $1.84 per share expectedRevenue: $84.74 billion vs. $84.19 billion expectedAdditional key figures tracked by Wall Street: YouTube Ad Revenue: $8.66 Billion vs. $8.93 Billion, According to StreetAccountGoogle Cloud Revenue: $10.35 Billion vs. $10.20 Billion, StreetAccountTraffic Acquisition Cost (TAC): $13.39 billion vs. $13.54 billion according to StreetAccountAlphabet’s ...
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