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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Wikipedia Boeing plans to sell portions of its digital aviation solutions business to software-focused investment firm Thoma Bravo for $10.55 billion, the aerospace giant announced Tuesday. Boeing said it will retain "core digital capabilities" to enable fleet maintenance and repair services for customers.The transacti ...

National Fuel Gas Company (NYSE: NFG ) is due to report its Q2 ’25 earnings on the 30 th of April after the market closes, so I wanted to go over briefly what to expect from theMSc in Finance. Long-term horizon investor mostly with 5-10 year horizon. I like to keep investing simple. I believe a portfolio should consist of a mix of growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks but usually end up looking for value more than anything. I also sell options from time to time.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, ...

This photo illustration created on Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C., shows an image of Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and an image of the Meta logo.Meta's core online advertising business could take a $7 billion hit this year due to President Donald Trump's tough China tariffs impacting retailers in the country.That's according to a MoffettNathanson research note published Tuesday that analyzes the potential impact of China-linked retailers like Temu and Shien slashing their Facebook and Instagram advertisi ...

The stocks of big-box retailers and large e-commerce companies rebounded today, as news reports hinted at progress on negotiations between the Trump administration and trade partners. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also reportedly expressed more positive sentiment regarding the United States' frayed relationship with China.Shares of Amazon (AMZN 3.58%) traded roughly 3.3% higher, as of 1:34 p.m. ET today. Shares of Walmart (WMT 2.03%) traded nearly 2% higher, while shares of Home Depot (HD 1.76%) wer ...

One of the sneaky-best exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today is homebuilder sector-based iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB), last seen up 3.3% to trade at $90.39. Doing most of the heavy lifting is PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM), after the homebuilder reported a first-quarter earnings and revenue beat. CEO Larry Mastrovich also noted that they expect tariffs to have a 1% impact on average sale price, with the hits coming by the fourth quarter.At last check, PHM was up 8.1% to trade at $100.68, on track for ...

PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) has reported better-than-expected first-quarter 2024 results, wherein adjusted earnings and total revenues handily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company's performance continues to benefit from its diversified operations and strategic focus on balancing sales price and pace to maintain strong returns.President and CEO Ryan Marshall noted that while declining interest rates have helped stimulate buyer interest, affordability remains a challenge due to high home prices and stretc ...

Core Insights - Kimberly-Clark Corporation reported first-quarter 2025 results with sales missing estimates but adjusted earnings per share exceeding expectations, both metrics showing a year-over-year decline [1][3][12] Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings were $1.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.89, but down 4% year over year due to reduced operating profit and net income from equity companies [3] - Sales totaled $4,840 million, a 6% decline from $5,149 million in the same period last year, and below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4,864 million [3] - Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates negatively impacted sales by approximately 2.4%, alongside a 2% reduction from divestitures and business exits [3] Segment Performance - North America segment net sales were $2,666 million, down 3.9%, with organic sales decreasing 0.6% primarily due to unfavorable pricing [5] - International Personal Care segment net sales were $1,383 million, an 8.9% decline, with organic sales down 2.8% due to price investments [7] - International Family Care & Professional segment reported net sales of $791 million, a 7.7% decline, with organic sales decreasing 2.3% [9] Operational Metrics - Adjusted gross margin was 36.9%, reflecting a 20-basis point decrease [4] - Adjusted operating profit fell 6% to $844 million, impacted by currency translation [4] Financial Health - The company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $563 million, long-term debt of $6,481 million, and total stockholders' equity of $1,224 million [11] - Cash provided by operations was $327 million, with capital spending of $204 million, and $466 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks [11] Future Outlook - For 2025, Kimberly-Clark expects organic sales growth to exceed the market average, currently projected between 1.5% and 2% [12] - Net sales are anticipated to face a negative impact of approximately 200 basis points from currency translation and 240 basis points from divestitures [13] - Adjusted operating profit is now expected to be flat to positive on a constant-currency basis, with similar negative impacts from divestitures and currency rates [14]

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is scheduled to report first-quarter 2025 results on April 23, after the closing bell. In the to-be-reported quarter, the company is likely to have recorded higher revenues from the Software segment with a strong focus on product innovation and healthy AI traction across various sectors. Factors at PlayIBM’s Software segment includes Hybrid Platform & Solutions and Transaction Processing, focusing on technologies that enhance enterprise productivity and inno ...

After sell-offs yesterday, Palantir (PLTR 3.28%) stock is rising in Tuesday's trading. The software specialist's share price was up 3.6% as of 10:15 a.m. ET amid the backdrop of a 1.9% gain for the S&P 500 and a 2.1% gain for the Nasdaq Composite. The stock had been up as much as 6.1% earlier in the session.The stock market is rebounding after sell-offs yesterday as investors hope that there could soon be some positive developments on the tariff and trade war fronts. According to a report published by Bloom ...