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“TSMC second-quarter revenue jumps on AI boost, handily beats market forecasts”

“TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, reported strong growth in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday that handily beat market forecasts, on the back of booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications… Revenue in the April-June period of this year came in… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Chewy shares fall nearly 7% as the boost from Roaring Kitty’s new stake diminishes” [UPDATED MON, JUL 1 2024]

“…The filing showed Roaring Kitty, whose legal name is Keith Gill, bought just over 9 million shares — amounting to a 6.6% stake in the company. That makes him the third-biggest Chewy shareholder, according to FactSet. Based on Friday’s close, that… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales rose sharply in the first quarter — and could boost U.S. GDP”

“The numbers: Sales at retailers rose a robust 0.7% in March and outlays in the prior month were also stronger than previously reported, indicating the economy got a boost from consumer spending in the first quarter. Economists polled by The… Continue Reading…

Precious Metals

“Gold boosted to new records as China beefs up reserves”

“… By the numbers: Bullion still makes up a large portion of global central bank reserves. …” https://www.axios.com/2024/04/08/gold-record-highs

Business

“Johnson & Johnson boosts heart device business with $12.5 billion Shockwave Medical deal”

“Johnson & Johnson on Friday agreed to buy Shockwave Medical for $12.5 billion in a deal that would help broaden its portfolio of medical devices used in treating heart diseases. The acquisition gives J&J access to a device that uses shockwaves to break… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Domino’s loyalty program revamp boosts results; to lift prices modestly”

“Domino’s Pizza beat Wall Street targets for quarterly results as a relaunch of its loyalty program and promotional offers prompted more Americans to order its pizzas and chicken wings, sending its shares up 8.5% on Monday. The company also plans… Continue Reading…

Business

“GM initiates $10 billion buyback, boosts dividend and reinstates 2023 guidance after UAW strikes”

“…The Detroit automaker plans to increase its quarterly dividend next year by 33% to 12 cents per share; initiate an accelerated $10 billion share repurchase program; and reinstate its 2023 guidance to include an estimated $1.1 billion in earnings before interest… Continue Reading…

Business

“British fintech Wise reports 280% jump in profit as higher interest rates boost income”

“…Wise reported revenue of £498.2 million, up 25% year-on-year, in the half-year ended on Sept. 30, 2023. Including interest income, the company’s total income stood at £656 million for the period, up 58% year-on-year. Before tax, company profit came in… Continue Reading…

Business, Energy

“Shell boosts dividend by 15%, maintains oil output through to 2030”

“British oil major Shell on Wednesday announced plans to boost returns to shareholders and keep oil output steady, as part of its strategy to simplify the group’s business and improve investor confidence. Ahead of its Capital Markets Day conference in New York… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“EPA reportedly planning to announce significant limits on tailpipe emissions to boost electric vehicle adoption”

“The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to announce significant limits on tailpipe emissions this week that would require as much as 67% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2032 to be all-electric cars, according to a report by… Continue Reading…