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“TSMC third-quarter profit to slide 30%, focus on how much growth to come”

“…The likely decline in profit also reflects a strong performance last year, when the company was still riding high on pent-up post-pandemic demand. The world’s largest contract chipmaker is set to report net profit of T$195.9 billion ($6 billion) for… Continue Reading…

Business

“Delta Air Lines profit jumps almost 60% after strong summer”

“Delta Air Lines’ profit rose nearly 60% in the third quarter as strong travel demand continued through the summer, particularly for international trips, though the carrier forecast full-year earnings toward the low end of an earlier estimate after a jump in fuel prices. In… Continue Reading…

Economy

“If you resold a Taylor Swift ticket for a profit, prepare to pay taxes…”

“Taylor Swift fans forked out an average $2,183 for a resold ticket to a concert on the superstar’s The Eras Tour, according to resale research site TicketIQ. Now, ticket resellers may owe taxes on profits made during what may turn to be —… Continue Reading…

Business

“Honda posts 78% rise in Q1 profit on U.S. sales jump”

“Japan’s Honda Motor reported a 78% rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by increased sales, especially in the North American market, and a weaker yen… Like other automakers, Honda said it benefited from strong sales to retail customers in… Continue Reading…

Business

“sony raises forecast on PlayStation gaming growth but profit drops 31% in first quarter”

“Sony on Wednesday reported a 31% fall in profit in the first fiscal quarter as its life insurance unit dragged on its bottom line, but the company raised full-year sales forecasts on the back of expected strength for its PlayStation gaming… Continue Reading…

Business, Energy

“Oil giant Saudi Aramco posts 38% drop in second-quarter profit as lower prices bite”

“Saudi state oil giant Aramco reported 112.81 billion riyal ($30.07 billion) in net profit in the second quarter, a drop of nearly 40% from the same period of last year amid a decline in hydrocarbon prices. Second-quarter profit nevertheless came… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“American Express profit rises, but it sets aside more money for possible defaults”

“American Express saw its profit and revenue climb in the second quarter and credit card use is rising, but the company’s stock slipped before the market open as it set aside more money for possible defaults on payments. The card… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Abercrombie & Fitch surges more than 20% after reporting surprise profit”

“Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch soared more than 20% on Wednesday after the mall retailer beat estimates, raised its guidance and reported a surprise profit.  Here’s how Abercrombie did in its fiscal first quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business

“Bank of America’s Earnings Top Expectations. Profit Climbs 15%.”

“Bank of America BAC +2.88% ‘s first-quarter earnings topped expectations, continuing a trend at peer banks earlier this month. The bank’s profit rose 15% to $8.2 billion, or 94 cents a share, topping expectations that it would earn 81 cents… Continue Reading…

Energy

“Saudi oil giant Aramco posts record $161 billion profit for 2022”

“Saudi Arabia’s state-controlled oil giant Aramco on Sunday reported a record net income of $161.1 billion for 2022 — the largest annual profit ever achieved by an oil and gas company. Aramco said net income increased 46.5 percent over the… Continue Reading…