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Bloomberg· 2025-06-29 08:32
Experts share strategies on where to invest in India as Trump's tariffs rewrite the global trade rulebook https://t.co/0xZoEgaGLN https://t.co/UX7wz6ZblR ...
B vs. AEM: Which Gold Mining Stock Should You Bet on Now?
ZACKS· 2025-06-20 13:16
Key Takeaways Barrick is progressing with key projects like Goldrush, Fourmile, and Lumwana to boost long-term production. AEM saw record Q1 cash flow, slashed net debt, and benefits from post-merger scale and flexibility. Agnico Eagle trades at a higher valuation than B but offers stronger dividend growth and lower financial risk.Barrick Mining Corporation (B) and Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) are two leading players in the gold mining space with global operations and diversified portfolios. While gol ...
Shell ‘Being Very Careful’ With Shipping Around Iran, CEO Says
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-19 03:03
[CC may contain inaccuracies] How important is the Strait of Hormuz right now. And even if we don't necessarily see a closure or just disruptions in that region. I mean, massively important, 20% of the world's oil is flowing there and the roughly equivalent amount of the world's gas.What is particularly challenging right now is some of the jamming that's happening on GPS devices and the like, which which is a concern. The Strait of Hormuz is, at the end of the day, the artery through which the world's energ ...
Toymaker Hasbro cuts 3% of its total workforce, WSJ reports
New York Post· 2025-06-17 23:28
Company Overview - Hasbro has cut 3% of its global workforce, amounting to approximately 150 employees, as part of a cost-cutting initiative due to higher US tariffs on toys imported from China [1][4] - The company had around 4,985 employees globally according to its fiscal 2024 annual filing [1] Sourcing and Market Strategy - Hasbro sources about half of its toys and games sold in the US from China and is accelerating efforts to diversify sourcing to reduce reliance on China [2] - The toy industry is facing pressures from a global trade war and has been struggling with weak demand [2] Financial Impact and Restructuring - CEO Chris Cocks indicated that tariffs lead to higher consumer prices, potential job losses, and reduced profits for shareholders [3] - Hasbro is reassessing logistics routes and manufacturing as part of its strategy to adapt to increased costs [3] - The company previously announced a plan to cut 900 jobs globally in December 2023, following a reduction of 15% of its workforce due to weaker sales [3] Business Performance - In April, Hasbro reported better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by a shift towards digital and licensed gaming businesses, which helped attract younger customers [5]
Ray Dalio on Why the U.S. Must Restructure Global Trade Deals
Do you see merit in the president trying to restructure trade relationships with the major powers from the EU to China to the smaller ones like Vietnam. Do you see merit. It it's got to happen. It's got to happen for a couple of reasons.First of all, it's one of the reasons we're also getting into a lot of debt, but partially it could also contribute to uh tax revenues, but also these imbalances are not uh sustainable. Not they're not sustainable not only because of the debt issue and the trade issue to mak ...
Lowe’s (LOW) FY Conference Transcript
2025-06-11 18:30
Lowe’s (LOW) FY Conference June 11, 2025 01:30 PM ET Speaker0 Well, good afternoon. Thank you all for joining us. My name is Brian Nagel. I'm a senior equity research analyst here at Oppenheimer covering consumer growth and ecommerce. So this is day three of our twenty fifth annual Oppenheimer consumer growth and ecommerce conference. So, again, thank you all for joining us. I am very pleased to have with us our next presenting company, Lowe's, and three of the company's executives. That's CEO, Marvin Ellis ...
Employers Report Steady Hiring Plans for Q3, Though Uncertainty Around Global Trade Led Many to Pause Hiring Decisions
Prnewswire· 2025-06-10 13:01
89% of companies worldwide report that trade uncertainty impacted their immediate hiring decisions in April, though most plan for steady hiring in Q3 Employers in Asia Pacific (29%) lead regional hiring intentions, followed by the Americas (27%), and Europe and the Middle East (19%) Information Technology maintains strongest sector Outlook at 36%, followed by Financials & Real Estate (28%), and Industrials & Materials (26%) Companies that are investing the most in technology report more optimistic hiring p ...
Payoneer Global (PAYO) FY Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 18:42
Payoneer Global (PAYO) FY Conference June 04, 2025 01:40 PM ET Speaker0 Alright. Thanks everyone for joining us today both in person and online. My name is Chris Kennedy. I'm the research analyst at William Blair covering the fintech and payment space. For a complete list of research disclosures and or potential conflicts of interest, please visit our website at williamblair.com. Next up, we have Payoneer. From the company, we have the CEO, John Kaplan, and the CFO, Pete Ordonez. Payoneer does a lot of thin ...
Mullen Group Ltd. Closes Acquisition of Cole Group of Companies
Globenewswire· 2025-05-30 10:00
OKOTOKS, Alberta, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. ("Mullen Group", "We", "Our" and/or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Cole Group Inc., Cole International Inc., Abco International Freight Inc. and all related entities (collectively the "Cole Group") effective June 1, 2025. Founded in the 1920s, the Cole Group is an industry leading full spectrum logistics services company specializing in customs brokerage, freight forwarding and trade ...
Tariffs Hit Best Buy Revenues As Retailer Reduces Chinese Imports
Forbes· 2025-05-29 17:15
Core Viewpoint - Best Buy has adjusted its revenue and profit guidance for fiscal 2026 due to the impact of higher tariffs, reflecting a challenging retail environment [2][3] Financial Performance - Best Buy's net income for the three-month period ending May 3 declined by approximately 18% to $202 million from $246 million in the same period last year [5] - First-quarter revenue dropped from $8.85 billion in the year-ago period [5] - Comparable sales fell by 0.7% year-on-year in the U.S., with declines in categories like home theaters and appliances, although there was growth in computing, cell phone, and tablet categories [6] Revenue Guidance - The company downgraded its revenue expectations for fiscal 2026 to a range of $41.1 billion to $41.9 billion, down from a previous range of $41.4 billion to $42.2 billion [2] Tariff Impact and Strategy - Best Buy has increased prices on some items due to higher costs from tariffs, with changes implemented by mid-May [2] - The company has reduced its reliance on Chinese imports, with China now accounting for 30% to 35% of its merchandise, down from 55% [7][8] - About 25% of merchandise comes from the U.S. or Mexico, which are not subject to tariffs, while the remaining 40% is sourced from other countries like Vietnam, India, South Korea, and Taiwan, which face a 10% tariff [7][8] Operational Adjustments - Best Buy has encouraged vendors to manufacture in multiple countries, negotiated lower costs, and adjusted its merchandise mix [9] - The company is focusing on improving customer experience, enhancing digital and in-store integration, and expanding its third-party marketplace and retail media businesses [9] Market Trends - Following a pandemic-related boost in sales for home offices and entertainment centers, Best Buy has faced declining sales over the past three years [10] - The lack of hit tech products has been a challenge, but new product launches, such as the Nintendo Switch 2, are anticipated to attract customers [11] - Smartphone sales have shown strength, with increased staffing at Best Buy stores by Verizon and AT&T to meet demand [12]