In the fourth quarter of 2024, a big Swiss drug maker, Novartis, beat expectations but missed its own yearly goals. It announced a huge 16% jump in net sales. That's $13. 2 billion, way more than the estimated $12. 795 billion. The company's adjusted core operating income also surpassed expectation
Imagine this: the world's second-largest fashion retailer H&M has just released its year-end numbers. The story isn't super straightforward, and it's not just about the sales. It's no surprise that H&M's stock took a hit recently. Sales for the last quarter of 2024 were a bit of a disappoi
Intel's future is stuck in a tricky spot. Its factories need loads of money and time to fix, which scares off potential buyers. Plus, the US government has poured money into these factories, making it tough to shut them down. So, no one wants the factories, but Intel can't sell without them. Recent
2024 was a big year for unique games, and one such game is making headlines. "The Operator, " created by a single developer from France, has raked in over $1 million in sales. This detective game requires players to use investigative software to solve crimes. Released in July 2024, it quickly gained
Have you ever wondered how big events in the gaming world can affect sales? The recent announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to have had just that effect. Despite the Steam Deck being a hit among PC gamers, its sales took a brief dive after Nintendo's big reveal. For a week, the Steam Deck dro
Last year, Americans bought the fewest homes in nearly 30 years. It's not because people don't want to buy homes; it's because many can't afford to. High housing prices, not enough homes for sale, and rising mortgage rates are making it very hard, especially for first-time buyers. Experts say these
In 2024, American home sales hit a new low, falling to numbers not seen since 1995. The reason? Sky-high home prices and high mortgage rates are making it tough for people to buy homes. Previously owned homes, which make up most of the market, saw a total of only 4. 06 million sales last year. That'
Ever heard of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9? Well, it's been around for a while now, but it's still packing some serious power. Lately, it's been getting a lot of attention because Amazon has slashed its price by a whopping $251! That's right, the 256GB version in beige is now going for just under $670.
Dry January is becoming a big deal, with nearly one-third of Americans planning to skip or cut back on alcohol. New Hampshire restaurants are taking note and finding ways to adapt. The New Hampshire Liquor Commission has even jumped in, calling January "Mocktail Month. " Seventy businesses are offer
Meet Michelle Mack, a 54-year-old Californian woman who orchestrated a clever but illegal beauty product theft scheme. She admitted to stealing millions from stores like Ulta and Sephora. Now, she's on the hook to pay $3 million in restitution to these retailers. To make matters worse, her fancy hom
