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The article focuses on the significant drop in Puig Brands' shares following their warning about economic difficulties in China. Topics include the company's first results as a public entity, the impact of China's sluggish economy on consumer spending, and the broader challenges faced by the beauty industry in the region.

The article reports that Verizon is set to acquire Frontier Communications for 20 billion (U.S. Dollar), aiming to enhance its fiber network across the U.S. Topics discussed include Verizon's strategic expansion, the premium paid for Frontier's shares, and the impact on Verizon's fiber footprint and competition with AT&T.

The article reports that JetBlue's stock has increased following an upward revision of its third-quarter revenue and capacity forecasts, thanks to favorable fuel prices and improved bookings. Topics discussed include the impact of technology outages on other carriers, JetBlue's adjustment after its merger with Spirit Airlines was blocked, and the airline's strategy for future earnings and operational improvements.

The article focuses on Goldman Sachs planning to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of its annual performance review process. Topics include the percentage of the workforce being cut, the impact on various divisions, and how the process, known as a "strategic resource assessment," has been affected by changes in work attendance and market conditions.

The article focuses on Australian buy-now-pay-later company Zip's efforts to expand its presence in the U.S. by exploring integration opportunities with Apple and forming partnerships with large U.S. merchants. Topics include Zip's focus on capital-light strategies to boost earnings and margins, its recent revenue increase driven by U.S. transactions, and ongoing discussions with Apple and other payment providers to enhance its offerings.

The article discusses the impact of the global cyber outage on cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike's second-quarter earnings. Topics discussed include a minor software update made by CrowdStrike which affected Microsoft Windows devices resulting to the global outage, the projected revenue of the company for the second quarter, and investors' checking of the annual recurring revenue (ARR) and remaining performance obligations (RPO) of CrowdStrike to monitor its business momentum.

The article reports that Baidu, the Beijing-based Chinese search-engine giant, exceeded profit expectations for the second quarter of 2024, showing a notable increase in net profit. Topics discussed include Baidu's rising profit driven by growth in its artificial intelligence (AI) Cloud business, a slight decline in overall revenue, and the company's strategic shift towards AI and cloud computing amid economic challenges.

ON Semiconductor, a chip maker, has seen a decline in its stock value due to a downturn in sales of chips for cars and industrial applications. However, the company's new margin structure and potential in artificial intelligence make it an attractive investment. While the automotive sector makes up a significant portion of ON Semiconductor's revenue, other chip makers specializing in analog chips for industrial and automotive markets have not experienced the same decline in their multiples. ON Semiconductor has made changes to its business to mitigate the effects of the downturn, including exiting less profitable businesses and optimizing its manufacturing processes. The company's entry into silicon-carbide chip manufacturing, particularly for electric vehicles, is also a positive development. ON Semiconductor's recent deal to supply silicon-carbide chips to Volkswagen further strengthens its position in the market. Overall, ON Semiconductor is considered a good investment opportunity with potential for growth. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on Alibaba's disappointing financial results, which missed expectations despite efforts to drive growth. Topics include the company's struggles with higher expenses, taxes, and a slowing revenue growth, as well as its efforts to enhance user experience and prioritize long-term growth over short-term profits.

Chinese technology giant Tencent Holdings reported an 82% increase in net profit for the second quarter, driven by a turnaround in its domestic gaming division. The company's domestic game sales grew by 9% from the previous year, thanks to the success of the blockbuster game "Dungeon & Fighter Mobile." Tencent's revenue also increased by 8.0% to 161.12 billion yuan. The company's stock has risen nearly 30% this year, with investors attracted by the success of the hit game. Tencent's online advertising sales also climbed 19%, benefiting from its TikTok-style video accounts embedded in its WeChat app. However, its fintech and business services division saw slower revenue growth due to China's stricter risk-control measures. Overall, analysts view Tencent's earnings as a strong set of results, demonstrating the company's continued effort in delivering sustainable profit growth. [Extracted from the article]

Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported higher quarterly net profit and record revenue due to strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. The company's second-quarter net profit was 35.045 billion New Taiwan dollars, beating analysts' estimates. Quarterly revenue rose 19% to NT$1.551 trillion, with AI server sales surging 60% sequentially. Foxconn has been diversifying its business and now plays a significant role in building AI servers for companies like Amazon and Nvidia. The company's stock has soared nearly 80% this year, and it maintains an optimistic outlook for the rest of the year. [Extracted from the article]

Carlsberg, a Copenhagen-based brewer, has raised its full-year guidance for organic growth in operating profit to between 4% and 6% for 2024. However, the company's first-half revenue and profit fell short of consensus expectations. Carlsberg attributed the lower volumes in the second quarter to bad weather and weak consumer sentiment in some Asian markets. Despite these challenges, the company's solid performance and cost controls allowed it to increase its earnings expectations. [Extracted from the article]

Pitney Bowes has sold a controlling interest in its Global Ecommerce segment to Hilco Global, allowing the company to eliminate $136 million in annual losses and focus on its core businesses. The segment, which was part of Pitney Bowes' strategy to diversify beyond mail services, had been struggling to make profits due to economic and industry challenges. Hilco Commercial Industrial will support the liquidation of some of the segment's entities under a chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Pitney Bowes expects the wind-down process to be completed by early next year. [Extracted from the article]

Reddit's ad business has experienced significant growth, with ad revenue reaching $253.1 million in the second quarter. However, marketers believe that Reddit still has room for improvement in areas such as measurement and targeting compared to its rivals. The company's recent acquisition of Memorable AI aims to help advertisers select the most effective ad creative. While Reddit has a passionate and engaged user base, it still needs to enhance its ad capabilities and expand its mid- and low-funnel offerings to attract more brands. [Extracted from the article]

Siemens, the German industrial giant, reported higher net profit and revenue in the third quarter, attributing the growth to the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) and the energy transition. The company stated that it continued to benefit from high demand for electrical infrastructure, particularly in the smart infrastructure segment. Siemens executives expect AI-driven growth to continue, although not at current levels, and anticipate that the demand for electrical power will triple by 2050. Despite a difficult economic situation in China and Europe, Siemens delivered orders from its backlog and expanded profitability. [Extracted from the article]

Nintendo has reported a decrease in first-quarter net profit due to weaker sales of its aging Switch console and software. Net profit fell 55% from a year earlier to 80.95 billion yen ($542 million) for the three months ended June. First-quarter revenue decreased 47% from a year earlier, with Switch sales dropping 46% and Switch software sales falling 41%. Nintendo plans to announce a successor to its seven-year-old Switch console by the end of March 2025 and has been trying to diversify its income streams through movies and other forms of entertainment. [Extracted from the article]

Spirit Airlines is furloughing approximately 240 pilots and downgrading about 100 captains in an effort to cut costs. The airline is also suspending the recruitment of pilots and flight attendants to reduce training expenses. Chief Executive Ted Christie attributes the increased competition among airlines to a glut of empty airline seats and weaker profits. Spirit Airlines recorded a loss of $192.9 million in the second quarter, larger than expected, and its revenue fell 11%. The airline plans to introduce new travel options with perks such as included snacks and alcohol, but expects a decrease in revenue for the current quarter. [Extracted from the article]

Intel, the chip maker, plans to cut jobs and suspend dividend payments as part of a cost-saving effort led by CEO Pat Gelsinger. The company reported disappointing quarterly sales and struggles to gain traction in the market for artificial intelligence (AI) chips. Intel's stock fell 20% in after-hours trading. Gelsinger aims to reduce costs by over $10 billion next year, which will involve job cuts and lower capital expenditures. The company has faced challenges in competing with rivals like Nvidia in the AI chip market. Despite these difficulties, Intel's PC sales have seen growth. Gelsinger remains committed to turning the company around and has invested in new facilities to support this transformation. [Extracted from the article]

Apple's iPhone revenue has declined for the second consecutive quarter, but investors are hopeful that the release of new artificial intelligence (AI) features in the fall will boost sales. In the quarter ending in June, iPhone sales decreased by nearly 1% to $39.3 billion, while overall Apple revenue increased by 5% to $85.8 billion. Apple has been investing in AI tools to catch up with rivals, and analysts believe that the new AI features will help reinvigorate iPhone sales. However, the release of some AI features may be delayed, potentially affecting the sales boost. [Extracted from the article]

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, reported rapid growth in digital advertising revenue in the second quarter. However, the company's investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the metaverse resulted in increased expenses and weighed on profits. CEO Mark Zuckerberg stated that Meta AI is on track to become the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of the year. Despite concerns about spending increases, Meta's improved sales forecasts and profits led to a 5% rise in shares. The company's sales increased to $39.1 billion, with advertising accounting for 98% of second-quarter revenue. [Extracted from the article]