"Cisco Systems announced plans to lay off 5% of its global workforce, translating to over 4,000 employees. This decision is part of the company's strategic realignment to concentrate on burgeoning sectors like AI, amid a challenging economic landscape that has seen many tech giants reevaluate their workforce and investment priorities.
Lyft, the renowned ride-sharing company, faced an extraordinary situation due to a typographical error in its earnings report. This incident not only led to a dramatic fluctuation in the company's stock prices but also spotlighted the critical nature of financial communications and the repercussions of inaccuracies, however minor they may seem.
"JetBlue Airways saw its shares surge by over 15% following the revelation that corporate titan Carl Icahn had acquired a nearly 10% stake in the airline, branding it as undervalued. The disclosure of Icahn's significant investment has stirred the market, coming at a crucial juncture for JetBlue as it endeavors to navigate post-pandemic recovery and the fallout from a thwarted merger with Spirit Airlines.
China Investment Corporation is preparing to sell approximately $1 billion worth of U.S. private equity fund stakes in the secondary market, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, as the $1.33 trillion sovereign wealth fund moves to rebalance its portfolio against the backdrop of escalating tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Yum Brands reported stronger-than-expected same-store sales growth in the first quarter, led by robust demand at Taco Bell and KFC's international operations, even as revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations and Pizza Hut posted another quarterly decline.
Snap Inc. reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter revenue Tuesday, but its shares fell more than 14% in after-hours trading after the company declined to provide forward guidance, citing macroeconomic concerns and volatility in the advertising market. The company said it anticipates continued pressure from economic conditions that could weigh on advertiser spending through the second quarter.
Adidas AG warned Tuesday that it would raise prices on all its U.S. products as a result of steep tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, even as the German sportswear giant reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Amazon denied on Tuesday that it planned to disclose the cost that U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump were adding to its product prices, pushing back against a report that had sparked criticism from the White House.
Novo Nordisk announced Tuesday it will partner with telehealth providers Hims & Hers Health, Ro, and LifeMD to sell its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy, aiming to widen access now that supply shortages have eased in the United States.
General Motors is reassessing its 2025 financial outlook amid growing uncertainty over new auto tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, despite posting stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
United Parcel Service said Tuesday it plans to cut about 20,000 jobs and close 73 buildings by the end of June as part of a sweeping cost-reduction effort aimed at saving $3.5 billion in 2025, even as its first-quarter profit topped Wall Street estimates.
Chinese online retailer Temu has sharply raised prices for U.S. customers by imposing import charges of roughly 145%, following the Trump administration's new round of tariffs on Chinese goods. The sudden price hikes have stunned shoppers, in some cases more than doubling the cost of popular items.
Shares of Toyota Industries Corp. surged Monday following reports that Toyota Motor Corp. is exploring a potential buyout of the critical parts supplier in a deal that could be valued as high as 6 trillion yen ($42 billion).