Financial Snapshot: How Do Your Finances Stack Up Against the Average American?
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze reveals how the average American’s finances compare, offering insights on income, debt, and savings to improve financial health.
Saudi Aramco joins oil results bonanza with 39% jump in net income
Saudi Arabian state oil producer Aramco beat forecasts on Tuesday with a 39% jump in third-quarter net income and reported record free cash flows, joining rivals in benefiting from higher prices and robust demand.
Canada’s TD, CIBC profits beat estimates; loan growth offsets higher costs, provisions
Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO) and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CM.TO) posted better-than-expected third-quarter profits on Thursday, with the former driven by lower provisions for credit losses (PCL) than anticipated, and the latter’s due to better revenues than predicted.
James Hardie sets higher profit view as U.S. housing market boom continues
James Hardie (JHX.AX), the world’s largest fibre cement maker, on Monday raised its annual profit forecast for the fourth time this fiscal year, and guided to even higher earnings next year, driven by a boom in the housing sector in North America.
StanChart flags flat annual income despite strong Q3 profit; shares drop
Standard Chartered (STAN.L) forecast flat income for the full year amid “uneven” economic recovery from the pandemic, even as it turned in a stronger-than-expected quarterly pre-tax profit, sending its shares lower on Tuesday.
Visa beats profit estimates on travel, online spending boom
Visa Inc’s (V.N) quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as a recovery in travel and an improving global economic picture drove volume growth at the world’s largest payment processor.
Swedbank profit tops forecast as commission income hits record
Swedish bank Swedbank (SWEDa.ST) on Thursday reported better-than-expected net profit for the third quarter on the back of continued strong growth for mortgages and record commission income.
IBM quarterly revenue beats on cloud strength, shares rise
IBM (IBM.N) reported second-quarter revenue on Monday that beat analysts’ estimates, as a recovery in client spending powered strong growth in its cloud and consulting businesses.
JPMorgan profit soars on recovery but questions linger over lending outlook, competition
JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) second-quarter profits jumped 155% as the U.S. economy continued to rebound, but executives warned on Tuesday that the sunny outlook would not make for blockbuster revenues in the short term due to low interest rates, weak loan demand and a slowdown in trading.
Broadcom forecasts upbeat current-quarter sales on 5G ramp up
Broadcom Inc (AVGO.O) forecast current-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, as the semiconductor firm is set to benefit from the rising adoption of 5G technology.
