Comcast on Thursday outlined changes to its broadband strategy as the business continues to shed customers in the face of heightened competition. The discussion came amid the company’s first-quarter earnings call with investors. Despite the customers losses, Comcast’s earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations. Comcast shares closed down nearly 4% Thursday. Here …
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Cable companies are increasingly calling on mobile for their next big opportunity. The cable industry’s foray into wireless has long been considered a retention tool for the behemoth broadband business. Less than a decade after cable giants like Comcast and Charter Communications jumped …
Investors are entering 2025’s first-quarter earnings season with a huge cloud of uncertainty hanging over them — thanks primarily to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The scale of duties announced in April, along with the volatility injected by subsequent updates and reversals in policy, have so far exceeded even the …
President Donald Trump’s pause on sweeping global tariffs while keeping the pressure on China was good for a glorious, one-day rally last Wednesday. But, the next two sessions were divided — setting the stage for what could be more volatility this week as investors try to keep up with an …
Nike on Thursday warned that sales will drop by a double digit percentage in its current quarter as the sneaker giant contends with new tariffs, sliding consumer confidence and a slower than expected turnaround. In a conference call with analysts, finance chief Matt Friend said Nike expects its sales decline …
Foot Locker said Wednesday it expects another year of deep discounts in the sneaker industry as its largest brand partner Nike continues its reset and relies on markdowns to clear through stale inventory. The footwear giant delivered mix results for its holiday quarter, beating Wall Street’s expectations on earnings but …
North Miami Beach, Florida, T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods discount department store, furniture display and welcome sign. Jeff Greenberg | Getty Images TJX Cos. on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected holiday quarter driven entirely by customer transactions, indicating the off-price giant is still taking market share from department stores and other discounters …
Texas Roadhouse reported a top and bottom line beat in its fourth quarter with strong comparable sales growth and margin improvement. Although the first seven weeks of the first quarter are off to a noisy start due to inclement weather, this short-term headwind creates a long-term opportunity. Revenue in the …
Walmart shares fell roughly 6% in early trading Thursday, as the big-box retailer said profit growth will slow this fiscal year even as sales continue to climb. Walmart said holiday-quarter revenue rose about 4% and e-commerce sales shot up 20% in the U.S., as growth in store pickup and home …
Things continue to look up for GE Healthcare stock this year. Shares of the medical technology company jumped roughly 9% on Thursday after delivering solid fourth-quarter results and providing prudent 2025 guidance. While the Club stock left much to be desired in 2024, these numbers boosted shares that were already …