Tencent, the $370 billion Chinese tech giant, posts first ever revenue decline

In this article 700-HK Tencent posted its first ever quarterly year-on-year revenue decline as stricter regulations around gaming in China and a resurgence of Covid-19 in the world’s second-largest economy hit the technology giant. Here’s how Tencent did in the second quarter, versus Refinitiv consensus estimates:  Revenue: 134.03 billion Chinese yuan ($19.78 billion) vs. 134.6…

Target’s earnings take a huge hit as retailer sells off unwanted inventory

In this article TGT A sign outside of a Target department store on June 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Target announced that it expects profits will take a short-term hit, as it marks down unwanted items, cancels orders and takes aggressive steps to get rid of extra inventory. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Target on…

Walmart will report earnings before the bell. Here’s what to expect

In this article WMT Customers shop for a turkey at a Walmart store in Chicago, November 20, 2018. Kamil Krzaczynski | Reuters Walmart will report its second-quarter earnings before the bell on Tuesday, as retailers cope with an uncertain economic backdrop and consumers who feel pinched by inflation. Here’s what analysts expect the company to…

Saudi Aramco profit surges 90% in second quarter amid energy price boom

An employee looks on at Saudi Aramco oil facility in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia October 12, 2019. Maxim Shemetov | Reuters Saudi oil giant Aramco reported a stunning 90% surge in second quarter net income and record half year results on Sunday, as high oil prices continue to drive historic windfalls for “Big Oil.”  Aramco said…

Norwegian Cruise Line shares fall as revenue, outlook lag pre-pandemic levels

In this article NCLH The Norwegian Pearl uses the turning basin as it docks at PortMiami on January 05, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line fell Tuesday after the company reported second-quarter results that lagged pre-pandemic levels and warned of persistent volatility ahead. The company reported revenue…

Jim Beam maker says some customers trading down, others still paying more for high-end liquor

Bottles of Beam Inc.’s Jim Beam bourbon whiskey, center, are displayed for sale at a liquor store. Uriko Nakao | Bloomberg | Getty Images The maker of Jim Beam said some price-sensitive whiskey and tequila drinkers are opting for cheaper bottles, making it the latest company to note diverging behaviors among lower- and higher-income customers….

Rivian posts second-quarter revenue above estimates, but expects a wider loss for the year

In this article RIVN RIVN Rivian electric pickup trucks sit in a parking lot at a Rivian service center on May 09, 2022 in South San Francisco, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive maintained its full-year guidance for deliveries Thursday and reported second-quarter revenue that was higher than Wall Street…

Warby Parker slashes sales outlook for the year as loss widens

In this article WRBY A general view of the atmosphere at Warby Parker’s store in The Standard, Hollywood Michael Buckner | Warby Parker | Getty Images Warby Parker on Thursday joined the slew of retailers that have cut their financial forecasts for the year, even as it reported a narrower-than-expected loss in its fiscal second…

Disney streaming subscriber growth blows past estimates, as company beats on top and bottom line

In this article DIS A performer dressed as Mickey Mouse entertains guests during the reopening of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S., on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images If Disney+’s subscriber growth is any indication, the rumors that the global streaming market is nearing saturation have been proven…

Deliveroo first-half losses widen as food delivery firm plans exit from the Netherlands

In this article ROO-GB A Deliveroo rider near Victoria station on March 31, 2021 in London, England. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images Losses at British meal delivery firm Deliveroo swelled in the first half of 2022 while revenue growth slowed dramatically, as the disappearance of pandemic restrictions and a rise in the cost of living…

Sweetgreen’s stock plummets after salad chain lowers forecast, announces layoffs and office downsizing

In this article SG A worker wears a Sweetgreen Inc. hat while preparing food inside the company’s restaurant in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Sweetgreen plunged more than 20% in extended trading Tuesday after the salad chain lowered its 2022 forecast. The restaurant company also said it laid off…