Earnings

Earnings are the net benefits of a corporation's operation. Earnings is also the amount on which corporate tax is due.

Report: Companies Using Flexible Accounting Rules to Beat Analysts’ Estimates
Report: Companies Using Flexible Accounting Rules to Beat Analysts’ Estimates
June 01, 2023  |  Earnings

Companies are reportedly using flexibility in accounting rules to beat analysts’ estimates at a time when business is slowing. This is being done often enough...

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Macy’s Navigates Weak Consumer Demand, Continues Deep Discounts
Macy’s Navigates Weak Consumer Demand, Continues Deep Discounts
June 01, 2023  |  Retail

Earlier, PYMNTS reported that the summer of markdowns is here as Macy’s (along with Dollar General) struggled with declining consumer demand. The retailer has now...

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Macy’s and Dollar General Results Show Inflation’s Bite Is Far-Reaching
Macy’s and Dollar General Results Show Inflation’s Bite Is Far-Reaching
June 01, 2023  |  Economy

The markdown of retail stocks Thursday (June 1) signals that the summer of markdowns is here. Macy’s financial results and a host of announcements from other...

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Nordstrom Defies Retail Slump With Surprising Quarterly Profit and Strong Revenue Growth 
Nordstrom Defies Retail Slump With Surprising Quarterly Profit and Strong Revenue Growth 
June 01, 2023  |  Retail

In the previous quarter, PYMNTS dubbed Nordstrom’s strategy of excessive discounting as the “big blue mistake.” However, on Wednesday (May 31), the retailer has proven...

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UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits
UK Neobank Monzo Records First Monthly Profits
May 31, 2023  |  Digital Banking

British neobank Monzo says it has reached profitability while reducing its annual losses. According to the bank’s annual report, Monzo reported net operating income of...

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Abercrombie Transforms Controversy Into Profits 
Abercrombie Transforms Controversy Into Profits 
May 31, 2023  |  Retail

Abercrombie & Fitch has made significant strides since its days of provocative advertising campaigns that showcased young shirtless male models, turning the brand into a...

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Klarna Says Shoppers Want Recommendations Rather Than Search Results
Klarna Says Shoppers Want Recommendations Rather Than Search Results
May 26, 2023  |  Retail

Klarna aims to lead a shift in purchases from search to recommendations. While 80% of purchases currently originate from search, shoppers are now looking for...

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Nvidia’s Chips and OpenAI’s Cash Help Fast Track Generative AI’s Future  
Nvidia’s Chips and OpenAI’s Cash Help Fast Track Generative AI’s Future  
May 25, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Among the best ways to gauge the interest in, and evolution of, new technology is to follow the money. A few data points, measured in dollars...

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Costco Reports Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Reduce Discretionary Purchases
Costco Reports Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Reduce Discretionary Purchases
May 25, 2023  |  Retail

Costco’s comparable sales growth has slowed as consumers reduce their purchases of discretionary items. The membership warehouse club’s comp sales rose 0.3% year over year...

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