Cisco Systems Inc. Reports 6% Annual Revenue Fall in Q2 2024
Cisco Systems Inc. reported a 6% annual fall in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, reaching $12.8 billion, slightly above expectations. CEO Chuck Robbins commented on the solid performance and future growth opportunities, but Cisco’s shares dropped by 5% in after-hours trading.
Pinterest Shares Plummet After Disappointing Forecast and Revenue Report
Pinterest shares took a hit in extended trading on Thursday following a weaker-than-expected forecast and disappointing revenue report. Despite a 12% rise in revenue from the previous year, Pinterest’s net income stood at $201 million, or 29 cents per share, compared to $17.49 million, or 3 cents per share, in the previous year. The platform’s monthly active users in the fourth quarter increased by 11% to 498 million, surpassing analyst estimates of 487 million. However, the global average revenue per user fell short of expectations at $2, lower than the projected $2.05. Following the earnings report, Pinterest’s stock initially plummeted by as much as 28% to an after-hours low of $29.40. However, the announcement of a new Google partnership during a call with analysts led to a rebound, with the stock settling at a nearly 8% decline at $37.82. Pinterest CEO Bill Ready highlighted the potential of the Google partnership to improve monetization in international markets, citing the company’s under-monetization, particularly outside the U.S., where 80% of its users contribute to only 20% of its revenue. Pinterest’s report comes amidst a rebound in the digital advertising market, with Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon all demonstrating double-digit growth in their ad businesses.
Snap Inc. Stock Plummets by 30% Following Significant Rally
Snap Inc.’s stock plummeted by 30% in Wednesday’s trading, leaving analysts puzzled by the rollercoaster ride of the company’s performance. Analysts express dismay and skepticism about Snap’s competitive position and financial prospects, as the stock witnesses a sharp decline following disappointing earnings report.
Square Pharma Reports 6.43% Year-on-Year Profit Growth Despite High Import Costs
Square Pharmaceuticals has reported a 6.43% year-on-year growth in profit, reaching Tk 10.23 billion in the first half of the fiscal year 2024 despite facing high import costs. The company’s revenue also increased by 15% during the period, but higher…
China’s Internet Sector Shows Steady Growth in Business Revenue and Profits in 2023
China’s internet sector has shown steady growth in business revenue and profits in 2023, according to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. Major internet companies and related services companies experienced a 6.8 percent year-on-year increase in combined…
PTC Announces Leadership Change and Strong Q1 Results
PTC (NASDAQ:PTC) recently announced a significant leadership change during its earnings call, with Neil Barua set to take over as CEO on February 14, 2024, succeeding Jim Heppelmann. The company reported strong Q1 results, showcasing a 23% constant currency Annual…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Faces Congressional Criticism and Investor Praise
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has had a tumultuous week, facing criticism from Congress over harmful content on his platforms while also being lauded by investors for the company’s financial performance. In a Threads post on Thursday, Zuckerberg reflected on the…
UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs Following Disappointing Year
Parcel delivery giant UPS has announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs following a ‘difficult and disappointing’ year in 2023. The company cited a softer economy and labor disputes as contributing factors to the decision. UPS Chief Executive Carol Tomé revealed…
ECD Automotive Design Revs Up with New Opportunity in Automotive Manufacturing Industry
ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (ECDA) is revving up its engines with a new opportunity in the automotive manufacturing industry. The company, a micro-cap pick, is focusing on the importation, restoration, and modification of vintage automobiles in a new 100,000 square…
IBM Shares Surge 8% After-Hours on Strong Q4 Results
IBM shares surged by 8% in after-hours trading following the announcement of its fourth-quarter results, which surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. The tech and services provider reported earnings per share of $3.87, adjusted, compared to the expected $3.78, and revenue of…