Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) completed a CNY 10 billion debt financing, listing its senior unsecured notes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking progress in its financial strategies. This significant move occurred in a quarter where Baidu's share price increased by 2.3%, which stands out against a broader tech sector decline during the same period, as evidenced by the struggles of peers like Adobe and Meta Platforms. While the broader market was marked by economic uncertainty and a slump in the...
Dollar General is looking to grow same-store sales by 2% to 3% in each of the next two years and boost earnings by 10% in 2026.
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Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST) recently reported a strong second quarter earnings performance, with sales and revenue showing considerable year-over-year growth, yet this did not translate into positive shareholder returns over the last quarter as the company's stock dropped by 6.20%. Despite recording higher sales and net income for both the quarter and first half of the fiscal year, the impact of broader market trends cannot be ignored. During the same period, major stock indices like the...
DG's fiscal fourth-quarter results show same-store sales growth, but margins face pressure. The company plans major store expansions and remodels in 2025.
SD sees strong production growth in Q4. With no debt and solid cash reserves, the company remains focused on expansion.
Facebook is rolling out the ability for creators to earn money for views on public stories. The new monetization option is available globally to creators who are part of the Facebook Content Monetization program. With this new monetization option, creators can earn money from content that they are already producing and sharing if they post it to their Facebook story. For example, if a creator makes a recipe video or reel, they can share a snippet of it to their story. They can also earn money by
Goldman Sachs warns that if U.S. growth fears escalate, global stocks could suffer a brutal 16-21% selloff.
The S&P 500 was on track to close in correction territory in the wake of the White House's latest tariff rhetoric. The market benchmark was down 1.4% to 5,523.35 right before 1 p.m. ET; a close below 5,529.74 would put it in correction territory since it would mark a 10% drop from its Feb. 19 record close. The Dow was down 522 points, or 1.3%.
WLFC posts strong Q4 earnings, driven by strong leasing demand and rising maintenance revenues. However, rising interest expenses pose a headwind.