Tencent profits plunge as Chinese tech giant grapples with Covid lockdowns, regulation

Signage for Tencent Holdings atop an office building in Shanghai, China, on March 22, 2022. China’s Tencent reported on Wednesday its quarterly profit halved from a year ago and revenues stagnated, blaming cuts in advertising spending by consumer, e-commerce and travel businesses for its worst performance since it went public in 2004. Qilai Shen |…

Palo Alto Networks stock jumps after company lifts full-year forecast

In this article PANW Nikesh Arora of the United States on the first hole during the third round of The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at The Old Course on October 02, 2021, in St Andrews, Scotland. David Cannon | Getty Images Palo Alto Networks shares rose 12% in extended trading on Thursday after the network…

Kohl’s says final sale bids expected in coming weeks; retailer slashes full-year outlook after earnings miss

In this article KSS Customers leave a Kohl’s store on November 12, 2015 in San Rafael, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Kohl’s on Thursday said final and fully-financed bids from potential buyers are expected in the coming weeks, as the retailer faces pressure from activists to sell. Chief Executive Officer…

Cisco stock plunges as company forecasts surprising revenue decline

In this article CSCO Chuck Robbins, chief executive officer of Cisco Technologies Inc., gestures as he speaks during a panel session on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2020. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cisco shares plunged 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the…

Bath & Body Works shares fall as retailer cuts profit outlook due to inflation

In this article BBWI Sale signs inside the Bath and Body Works store in Edmonton. On Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images Bath & Body Works shares fell in after-hours trading Wednesday after the retailer cut its profit outlook for the year, in part due to…

Lowe’s sales decline as cool spring weather weighs on demand for outdoor products

In this article LOW A customer pushes a shopping cart towards the entrance of a Lowe’s store in Concord, California, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lowe’s on Wednesday missed Wall Street’s sales expectations for the first quarter, as cooler spring weather hurt demand for supplies for outdoor…

Walmart shares fall as higher costs, supply chain problems and inventories eat into profits

In this article WMT Walmart on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street’s expectations by a wide margin, as the nation’s largest retailer felt pressure from rising fuel costs and higher levels of inventory. Shares were down nearly 7% in premarket trading. The company raised its outlook for sales this year, saying it expects…

Chinese e-commerce giant JD beats estimates despite slowest quarterly revenue growth on record; shares pop 8%

In this article 9618-HK Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com posted its slowest quarterly revenue growth on record for the first three months of the year, as Covid-19 lockdowns in the world’s second-largest economy weighed on consumer spending. JD.com beat estimates on revenue but missed expectations on profit. Here’s how JD did in the first quarter of…

Novavax posts first profitable quarter as Covid vaccine rolls out around the world

In this article NVAX Rafael Henrique | LightRocket | Getty Images Novavax on Monday reported its first profitable quarter as its Covid vaccine rolls out across several countries around the world, though the company still missed earnings and revenue expectations. Novavax stock was down more than 8% in after hours trading. Novavax reported net income…

Beyond Meat shares tumble after jerky launch leads to wider-than-expected loss

In this article BYND Beyond Meat “Beyond Burger” patties made from plant-based substitutes for meat products sit on a shelf for sale in New York City. Angela Weiss | AFP | Getty Images Beyond Meat on Wednesday reported a wider-than-expected loss for its first quarter as the launch of its new plant-based jerky weighed heavily…

Rivian stock jumps as the EV automaker says demand remains high and production is on track

In this article RIVN Production of electric Rivian R1T pickup trucks on April 11, 2022 at the company’s plant in Normal, Ill. Michael Wayland / CNBC Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive on Wednesday maintained its 2022 production target, saying it’s still on track to build 25,000 vehicles this year, as it reported a jump in…

Disney shares slip after earnings report, as Covid closures take a toll on parks in Asia

In this article DIS In this photo illustration a close-up of a hand holding a TV remote control seen displayed in front of the Disney+ logo. Thiago Prudencio | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images All eyes will be on Disney’s streaming numbers when the company reports its fiscal second-quarter earnings results after the…