Lockheed’s F-35A could face first price rise in years as inflation bites
Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said future F-35A fighter jets could be more expensive as rising inflation and customer demands halt a 64% drop in price since the jet was first introduced in 2007.
Analysis: Cash-hungry emerging markets arrive late to the SPAC party
Emerging markets have so far been on the fringes of a fundraising boom using so-called SPACs or special-purpose acquisition companies, which could potentially unlock a vital new source of cash for entrepreneurs in developing regions.
S&P 500 edges up as investors eye key earnings, Fed meeting
The S&P 500 edged higher and eked out another record closing high on Monday, bolstered by optimism over earnings with heavyweight technology names reporting this week, while caution ahead of a policy meeting by the Federal Reserve kept the market in check.
Lockheed second quarter profit misses even as space business boosts sales
U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said on Monday its space business boosted revenues in the latest quarter, but a classified aeronautics development program caused the company to miss analysts’ profit estimate.
Analysis: Law without order: investors grapple with China’s regulatory risk
Western investors are wrestling with the risks of investing in U.S. listed stocks of Chinese companies after Beijing embarked on a regulatory crackdown on large swathes of its economy, from the internet sector to private tutoring.
Analysis: U.S. manufacturers take a double hit from labor and materials
Calder Brothers Corp is under pressure to raise wages after rivals lured away some of its workers. A few others were also considering jumping ship, but co-owner Glen Calder said the South Carolina-based construction machinery company managed to persuade them to stay by promising a better career.
Analysis: Tesla’s plans for batteries, China scrutinized as Musk drops features
Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) has weathered the pandemic and supply chain crisis better than many of its rivals, achieving record deliveries last quarter. But Chief Executive Elon Musk faces pressure to deliver on breakthrough batteries and new factories and models, which are late.
Monopoly-maker Hasbro revenue surges as TV, film business bounces back
Toymaker Hasbro Inc (HAS.O) posted a better-than-expected 54% jump in quarterly revenue, helped by rising demand for its “Dungeons & Dragons” tabletop game, while its film and television production unit rebounded after a year of pandemic-led shutdowns.
Futures fall as regulatory woes hammer Chinese stocks
U.S. stock index futures pulled back from record highs on Monday as locally listed Chinese firms tumbled on tighter regulations in the mainland, souring sentiment at the start of a week packed with tech earnings.
Everybody take the week off, Wall Street firm tells staff
No calls, no emails and no meetings.
