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Consumers are more likely to cut back on restaurant visits than trade down to fight inflation, report says

During the Great Recession, consumers hunted for bargains, trading down to cheaper restaurants or picking the least expensive menu options.

C3.ai Stock Falls After Earnings Outlook Fails to Justify the Hype

C3.ai shares were trading sharply lower in premarket trading Thursday, the morning after the company provided a financial outlook for its April 2024 fiscal year that fell shy of Wall Street estimates.

Salesforce raises guidance but sees pressure as customers back away from big consulting deals

Salesforce reported an earnings and revenue beat and lifted its full-year earnings guidance, but the stock dropped as much as 7% in extended trading as capital costs were higher than analysts expected.

Dollar General prunes annual outlook as penny-pinched shoppers curb spending

Dollar General Corp cut its sales and profit forecasts for the year on Thursday as Americans, pinched by higher prices, shopped more for essentials and pared back purchases in categories including home goods and clothes, leading its shares down 14%.

EV maker Lucid announces $3 billion raise from Saudi public wealth fund and stock offering

Lucid Group said on Wednesday that it is raising about $3 billion through a new equity offering, with the majority coming from the Saudi fund that controls the luxury electric-vehicle maker.

Alibaba begins rollout of its ChatGPT-style tech as China A.I. race heats up

Alibaba on Thursday began rolling out its ChatGPT-style technology as Chinese tech giants look to take a lead in the country’s artificial intelligence race.

Okta Results Easily Beat Estimates. Macro Concerns Send Stock Lower

Okta delivered a “beat-and-raise quarter” Wednesday, as the identity management software provider posted stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter, while boosting guidance for the January 2024 fiscal year.

CrowdStrike shares tumble as revenue shows signs of slowing

CrowdStrike reported first-quarter earnings results for its fiscal 2024 year Wednesday, beating consensus estimates on the top and bottom lines but sending shares down more than 11% after hours on slowing revenue growth.

Nordstrom delivers surprise profit as inventory woes ease

Nordstrom Inc posted a surprise first-quarter profit on Wednesday as better inventory control and demand from wealthy shoppers helped the company defy an inflation-driven slump in retail spending, sending its shares up 7% after hours.

Macy’s slashes its full-year outlook even as earnings beat

Macy’s shares fell on Thursday, as the retailer slashed its full-year outlook and said it saw sales significantly weaken in late March.

Michael Kors owner Capri cuts revenue forecast as US demand wavers

Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings Ltd (CPRI.N) on Wednesday cut its annual sales forecast as demand for its handbags and shoes weakens in the United States, sending its shares down nearly 9% in early trading.

HP Inc. CEO says A.I. will enable a new kind of PC, which could release in 2024

HP Inc. CEO Enrique Lores told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday that artificial intelligence will fundamentally change the personal computer industry, especially his own company.

Advance Auto Parts cuts full-year profit guidance as costs weigh

Advance Auto Parts Inc lowered its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday on the back of elevated costs, sending the auto parts retailer’s shares down 24% before the opening bell.

HP Enterprise Stock Slides as Revenue Comes in Light

Hewlett Packard Enterprise posted mixed results for its fiscal second quarter ended April 30, while slightly reducing guidance for the full year

Berkshire Owns About 25% of Occidental After Fresh Buys

Berkshire Hathaway owns just under 25% of Occidental Petroleum after buying about $275 million of stock in the big energy company during recent days, according to a regulatory filing late Tuesday.

Japan’s largest brewer sets its sights on China — again

Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings has plans to dive back into the China market as it looks to revive investments in the world’s largest beer market.

Moody’s: Τα νέα δεδομένα για τις ελληνικές τράπεζες – Πώς θα έρθει η αναβάθμιση

Σε ενημέρωση των δεδομένων ως προς τος σκέλος της πιστωτικής ανάλυσης των τεσσάρων συστημικών τραπεζών, προχώρησε η Moody’s, παραθέτοντας μια σειρά από πλεονεκτήματα και προκλήσεις που ανοίγονται γύρω από αυτές.

Third Point, Moore Led Hedge Funds Buying Alibaba Last Quarter

As famed money manager Michael Burry made headlines boosting bullish bets on stocks including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in the first quarter of this year, other top hedge funds were also piling in.

Toyota’s global sales rise thanks to stronger demand in Japan, China

Toyota Motor Corp’s global sales rose by nearly 5% in April from a year earlier, boosted by stronger demand for hybrids and gasoline-powered cars in Japan and China.

Pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance to cut corporate jobs by 10%

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc said on Friday it would slash its corporate staff by about 10%, as it streamlines operations and focuses on consumer-facing healthcare businesses.