Morgan Stanley has reported impressive second-quarter financial results, surpassing analysts’ expectations in both profit and revenue. The company reported earnings of $1.82 per share, exceeding the $1.65 per share estimate, and revenue of $15.02 billion, well above the $14.3 billion estimate. This significant outperformance can be attributed to the robust trading and investment banking results
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General Motors’ ambitious goal of producing 1 million all-electric vehicles in North America by the end of 2025 is now facing uncertainty, as CEO Mary Barra recently indicated. The company’s original plan to establish a significant production capacity for EVs in both China and North America by 2025 may not be realized as originally envisioned.
Macy’s has officially announced the cessation of negotiations with the activist group that had been attempting to take the retailer private for approximately $6.9 billion. The decision was made unanimously by Macy’s board of directors, citing issues related to financing and premium as insurmountable obstacles. The lead independent director of Macy’s, Paul Varga, expressed the
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket recently experienced an inflight failure during the “Starlink Group 9-3” mission, resulting in the destruction of the upper second stage. According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the failure occurred when the engine failed to reignite as planned, leading to a “rapid unscheduled disassembly” (RUD). The incident was attributed to a leak
Audi, a Volkswagen-owned company, has recently announced a multiyear partnership with Inter Miami CF, becoming the official premium automotive partner of the South Florida soccer club. This move is part of Audi’s strategy to engage with a rapidly expanding soccer fan base in the United States. Emilie Cotter, Chief Marketing Officer of Audi of America,
In an unexpected turn of events, Delta Air Lines is facing a massive hit to its revenue this summer due to travelers avoiding Paris as a destination. This decision by potential tourists has led to a significant loss of around $100 million for the airline, disrupting what would have been a busy summer for European
The National Football League is contemplating the idea of allowing minority private equity ownership for its 32 teams, with a potential ownership stake of up to 10%. Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed this possibility in an exclusive CNBC interview, emphasizing the need for the league’s policies to align with the evolving sports landscape. Goodell acknowledged the
Pfizer has announced its plans to proceed with the development of a once-daily version of its weight loss pill, danuglipron, following positive results from an ongoing early-stage study. The company has evaluated various formulations of the drug and has identified one that exhibits the most favorable safety profile and efficacy in terms of how the
Sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators are gearing up for a surge in activity during the upcoming Summer Olympics in Paris, scheduled to kick off on July 26. With the legalization of sports betting gaining traction across the United States, the gaming industry is bracing for an influx of wagers, especially on sports such as basketball,
Costco recently announced that it would be raising its membership fees in both the U.S. and Canada. The annual fee for regular memberships will increase from $60 to $65, while the Executive Membership fee will go from $120 to $130 per year. This fee increase is set to take effect on September 1st, impacting around