Accenture reported strong Q2 FY25 results with broad revenue growth across geographic markets, industry sectors, and types of work. Key highlights include: new bookings of $20.91 billion (down 3% in U.S. dollars, flat in local currency), revenues of $16.66 billion (up 5% in U.S. dollars, 8.5% in local currency), $1.4 billion in new generative AI bookings, an operating margin of
NIKE, Inc. reported its Q3 FY2025 results, revealing a 9% year-over-year drop in revenues, totaling $11.3 billion, with a 7% decrease on a currency-neutral basis. The decline was driven by weaker sales across both NIKE Direct and wholesale channels. NIKE Direct, which includes digital and retail operations, saw a 12% decrease in revenues to $4.7 billion, primarily due to a
Adobe reported strong financial results for Q1 of fiscal year 2025, with record revenue of $5.71 billion, marking a 10% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) rose to $5.08, surpassing expectations. The company achieved operating cash flows of $2.48 billion and repurchased about 7 million shares. Adobe also showcased continued growth across its business segments, particularly in Digital Media,
Best Buy's total revenue for Q4 FY25 was $13.95 billion, down 4.8% from the previous year. Domestic revenue dropped 5.2% to $12.72 billion, but comparable sales grew by 0.5%, with strong performance in computing. GAAP operating income was 1.6% of revenue, down from 3.8% last year. GAAP diluted EPS dropped to $0.54 due to a $475 million goodwill impairment, but
Donald Trump's "America First" policy has forced Europe to revisit the topic of continental security. Security company stocks have seen a significant increase in price as new spending plans in the EU are being implemented. Thales, a global technology company that specializes in aerospace, defense, and security, has benefited from these geopolitical changes. Thales reported strong 2024 results with €25.3
Target Corporation reported a mixed performance for Q4 and full-year 2024. For Q4, the company saw a 1.5% increase in comparable sales, driven by strong digital growth (+8.7%) and categories like Toys, Electronics, and Apparel. However, Q4 EPS was $2.41, down from $2.98 in Q4 2023. Operating income for Q4 dropped 21.3%, totaling $1.5 billion. For the full year, Target's
NVIDIA reported strong growth in Q4 and fiscal 2025. Data center revenue reached $35.6B in Q4, up 16% from Q3 and 93% year-over-year, with full-year revenue at $115.2B, up 142%. The company is partnering with AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and others to meet growing AI demand. In gaming, Q4 revenue was $2.5B, down 22% from Q3, but full-year revenue rose
In Q4 2024, Mowi reported an Operational EBIT of EUR 225.9 million, up from EUR 203.1 million in Q4 2023, driven by record-high volumes. Annual revenue reached EUR 5.6 billion, with all-time high harvest volumes of 501,530 GWT. Operational EBIT for the year decreased to EUR 828.9 million due to lower price achievement. Mowi raised its 2025 harvest volume guidance
Palantir Technologies had strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. In Q4, U.S. revenue was $558 million, up 52% from the same time last year and 12% more than the previous quarter. U.S. commercial revenue grew 64% year-over-year to $214 million, and U.S. government revenue increased by 45% to $343 million. Total revenue for Q4
For Q1 fiscal 2025, Disney's revenues rose 5% to $24.7 billion, with a 27% increase in income before taxes to $3.7 billion and a 35% rise in EPS to $1.40. Segment operating income grew 31%, driven by a strong performance in Entertainment, which saw a 0.9 million increase in Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions. Sports operating income rose 15%, and Experiences
McDonald's Corporation announced its results for Q4 and the full year ending December 31, 2024. Global Systemwide sales surpassed $130 billion for the year, with an increase of more than $1 billion (or over $2 billion in constant currencies). The company's loyalty program saw impressive growth, with systemwide sales to loyalty members reaching $30 billion for the year and $8
LVMH reported a total revenue of €84.7 billion in 2024, a slight 2% decrease from the previous year, but a 1% increase on an organic basis. The company posted a profit from recurring operations of €19.6 billion, a 14% decrease, and net profit of €12.6 billion, down 17%. Free cash flow increased by 29% to €10.5 billion. Despite global challenges,
Palladium is supported by strong demand from the automotive sector due to stricter emission regulations globally, particularly in Europe, China, and North America. The metal is essential for catalytic converters in gasoline-powered vehicles, and as regulations tighten, demand is expected to remain robust. On the supply side, palladium mining is heavily reliant on South Africa and Russia, both facing challenges
American Airlines reported record Q4 2024 revenue of $13.7 billion and full-year revenue of $54.2 billion, driven by strong demand and capacity adjustments. The company also reduced debt by $15 billion ahead of schedule, generated $2.2 billion in free cash flow, and announced a new 10-year partnership with Citi for AAdvantage® credit cards. Operationally, American ranked second in completion and
TLT invests in U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities of 20 years or more. It's a safe-haven investment, often used for stability and income, especially during market volatility. TLT's price is sensitive to interest rates—when rates fall, TLT typically rises, and when rates rise, it tends to fall. It's ideal for risk-averse investors or those expecting interest rates to decline. TLT
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is an investment that allows you to buy a share in a collection of assets, such as stocks or bonds. It's easy to trade on the stock market, just like individual stocks. ETFs help spread risk by holding different assets and are a simple way to invest in many things at once. Funds like XLE.US are
Goldman Sachs reported net revenues of $53.51 billion and net earnings of $14.28 billion for 2024. In Q4 2024, net revenues were $13.87 billion, with net earnings of $4.11 billion. EPS for 2024 was $40.54 and $11.95 for Q4. Return on equity was 12.7% for 2024 and 14.6% for Q4. CEO David Solomon expressed satisfaction with strong results, highlighting growth
The outlook for the S&P 500 in 2025 depends on several factors, including the economy, corporate profits, and interest rates. If the economy grows and companies perform well, the market could rise. However, if the economy slows down or the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates high, it could put pressure on stocks. Inflation is also important—if it stays under control,
Ferrari's Q3 2024 net revenues totaled €1,644 million, marking a 6.5% year-over-year increase, or 7.0% at constant currency. The growth was primarily driven by a combination of factors, including a richer product and country mix and a rise in customer personalization's. Revenues from cars and spare parts amounted to €1,400 million, reflecting a 5.2% increase (5.8% at constant currency), bolstered
The strength of the US economy plays a pivotal role in influencing the USD/JPY exchange rate. As the US shows resilience with strong GDP growth, low unemployment, and rising consumer confidence, the Federal Reserve maintains or even increases interest rates to prevent the economy from overheating. This expectation of higher returns from US assets due to higher interest rates attracts
BMW Group has confirmed its adjusted guidance for 2024, following a tough third quarter with issues related to its braking system and weak demand in China. Despite these challenges, the company expects stronger deliveries in the fourth quarter, focusing on reducing inventory and addressing delays. BMW saw strong growth in electric vehicle (BEV) sales, with a 19.1% market share in
On December 18th federal reserve decided to cut rates by 0.25% basis points, reducing interest rates to 4.50%. Also, Federal reserve provided guidance for the year 2025. The Federal Reserve's third rate cut of the year will affect debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages, and other borrowing for consumers and businesses. However, with inflation still high and concerns about President-elect
After the results of the 47th U.S. presidential election, Tesla's stock price has gained more than 80%. It's clear that Elon Musk's endorsement of Donald Trump has been positive for both Tesla investors and Musk himself. Overall, TSLA stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 55% year-to-date. Not only has the endorsement of the newly elected President Donald
The UK economy is one of the largest in the world, with a GDP of about $3.2 trillion in 2023. It relies mainly on services, such as finance, banking, insurance, and technology, which make up around 80% of its economy. Manufacturing and agriculture are also important, though smaller, sectors. The UK has a strong trade history, but Brexit (leaving the