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ΕΛΣΤΑΤ: Αύξηση 4,4% στον δείκτη τιμών εισαγωγών στη βιομηχανία τον Ιούνιο

Ο μέσος Γενικός Δείκτης του δωδεκαμήνου Ιουλίου 2023 – Ιουνίου 2024, σε σύγκριση με τον μέσο Γενικό Δείκτη του δωδεκαμήνου Ιουλίου 2022 – Ιουνίου 2023, παρουσίασε μείωση 6,2%.

US retail sales rise more than expected in July

U.S. retail sales rose more than expected in July, which could help to allay financial market fears of a sharp economic slowdown that were fanned by a jump in the unemployment rate.

Japan’s economy rebounds strongly on consumption boost, backs case for more rate hikes

Japan’s economy expanded by a much faster-than-expected annualised 3.1% in the second quarter, rebounding from a slump at the start of the year thanks to a strong rise in consumption and backing the case for another near-term interest rate hike.

UK economy expands 0.6% in second quarter; June growth stalls

The U.K. economy grew by 0.6% in the second quarter of the year, the Office for National Statistics said Thursday, continuing the country’s cautious recession rebound

Tapestry Stock Surges After Earnings. It Still Wants to Bulk Up.

Tapestry stock was rising early Thursday after the fashion company beat earnings expectations.

Alibaba shares dip 4% in premarket after earnings miss expectations despite cloud acceleration

Alibaba missed top and bottom line expectations for the June quarter of 2024 as it continues to face headwinds in its core e-commerce business amid rising competition and a cautious Chinese consumer.

Deere’s stock pops premarket after earnings sweep past lowered estimates

Deere & Co.’s stock rose 4% early Thursday, after the agricultural and construction machinery maker swept past lowered earnings estimates for its fiscal third quarter.

Walmart beats estimates, raises outlook as it sees stable consumer health

Walmart raised its forecast for the year on Thursday, as quarterly revenue grew nearly 5%, the company’s stores and website drew more visits and sales outside the grocery department improved. 

Berkshire Hathaway Just Bought Ulta Beauty Stock. Should You?

There’s nothing quite like the nod of approval from one of the world’s most prominent investors to boost a stock, and that is precisely what is going on with Ulta Beauty  this morning.

Cisco cutting 7% of workforce, reports earnings and revenue beat for quarter

Cisco shares popped in extended trading on Wednesday after the networking company said it’s cutting 7% of its global workforce and reported quarterly results that topped analysts’ estimates.

Consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, in line with expectations

The consumer price index was expected to show a 0.2% increase in July and a 3% gain over the past year, according to Dow Jones consensus estimates.

Carlsberg lifts 2024 growth outlook, Q2 sales lag forecasts

Danish brewer Carlsberg on Tuesday lifted its forecast for full-year operating profit growth despite posting weaker-than-expected sales for the second quarter hit by bad June weather.

Victoria’s Secret Gets a New CEO. The Stock Jumps.

Victoria’s Secret stock was climbing Wednesday after the lingerie maker announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

UBS posts $1.1 billion net profit in Q2, easily beating forecast

Swiss bank UBS on Wednesday posted a quarterly profit that was double the market forecast, buoyed by investment banking and larger-than-expected savings from the integration of its one-time rival Credit Suisse.

Flutter shares up on strong Q2 and upbeat outlook

 Shares of Flutter Plc jumped on Wednesday after the company reported a strong second-quarter performance, exceeding market expectations.

France Confirms July’s 2.3% Inflation Rate

French consumer prices rose 2.3 percent in July from a year earlier, a slight increase from June’s 2.2-percent rate, largely due to higher energy prices, state statistical institute Insee said Wednesday.

Inflation rate rises for first time this year to 2.2%

Overall prices rose by 2.2% in the year to July, slightly above the Bank of England’s target of 2% where the rate had been since May.

US Considers a Rare Antitrust Move: Breaking Up Google

A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company monopolized the online search market, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations

Mars strikes $36bn deal to buy Pringles maker Kellanova

US confectionery giant to pay $83.50 per share for snack rival

RWE’s First-Half Earnings Drop After Decline in Power Prices

Germany’s largest power producer RWE AG saw earnings fall by nearly a third in the first half after a decline in power prices weighed on results.