2025 earnings forecast

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Rare harvests, ancient mother trees and silver buds picked at dawn: How tea became an unexpected luxury obsession

To secure supplies amid restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, India increased purchases of Russian Urals crude after the temporary easing of US sanctions, according to available data up to April.

Nintendo is increasing Switch 2 prices globally due to a memory chip shortage impacting hardware costs. The US will see a $50 hike to $499.99 from September 1. Japan faces an earlier, steeper increase. This comes as Nintendo anticipates a sales slowdown for the console, despite its strong initial performance.

Microsoft's CFO Amy Hood indicated a workforce reduction in upcoming quarters, citing a drive for increased pace and agility. This follows recent job cuts and employee buyouts. Despite these changes, the company reported strong financial results, with significant growth in Microsoft Cloud and AI revenue, demonstrating robust customer adoption and progress.

Analysts are bullish on Adani Ports, Indus Tower, and Voda Idea, citing strong performance and growth prospects. Kotak Bank shows solid operating metrics, though RoE lags peers. Bharti Airtel's outlook remains positive despite potential tariff hike delays, with industry repair seen as intact.

Intel's share price surged dramatically after exceeding first-quarter expectations, driven by strong demand in its Data Centre and AI division. This performance significantly boosts the US administration's investment, which acquired a stake during a period of financial strain. Intel's stock has now risen nearly 300% since the government's intervention.

Kolkata Knight Riders face continued concerns despite earning a point from a washout, with potential returns for Chakravarthy and Narine against Lucknow Super Giants. Both teams are sweating over overseas batter form and grappling with injury issues. LSG's top order and KKR's batting lineup have yet to fully fire, adding pressure to their upcoming encounter.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is warning that AI could eliminate more than 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years. But inside his own company, the picture looks different. Claude Code creator Boris Cherny says the software engineer job title is already dying — and Anthropic's Head of Growth says they can't hire enough PMs to keep up. The disruption isn't coming. It's already here.

Oracle is laying off at least 10,000 employees—potentially up to 30,000—as it struggles to manage the cash demands of a $300 billion cloud computing deal with OpenAI. The cuts, Oracle's largest-ever restructuring, span divisions including Oracle Health, Cloud, Sales, and NetSuite. With debt exceeding $100 billion and free cash flow deeply negative, the company is slashing its workforce to fund Larry Ellison's AI data centre ambitions.

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Microsoft CFO Amy Hood faces scrutiny after a costly 2024 decision to halt data centre expansions backfired, ceding ground to rivals. Despite this setback, she's credited with maintaining stable margins amidst massive AI investments and workforce reductions. Hood now spearheads efforts to rapidly deploy new capacity, including acquiring abandoned projects.

Meta's market capitalization has plummeted over $310 billion in March due to mounting legal risks and significant AI spending concerns. Investors are questioning the social media giant's long-term viability amidst potential regulatory pressures, drawing comparisons to the tobacco industry's past struggles. Despite these anxieties, some analysts see Meta's current valuation as attractive.

UnitedHealth Group shares saw a big drop. The company lowered its 2025 earnings prediction. This was due to higher medical costs in its Medicare plans. Other health insurance companies like Elevance and CVS Health also experienced declines. Hospital companies like HCA Healthcare, however, saw gains. The health insurance sector faces increasing challenges.

The IMF has upgraded India's 2025 growth outlook to 7.3%, citing strong corporate earnings and economic momentum. Global growth is projected to hold steady at 3.3% this year, with resilience driven by AI investment and easing trade tensions. However, risks remain from AI sector valuations and escalating geopolitical uncertainties.

Audi to bring back lower-priced models as chip shortages ease after bumper 2022

Citi has revised its Nifty target to 27,000 from the earlier estimate of 28,500. The new projection suggests a potential upside of about 17 percent from the index’s last closing level.

Mercedes-Benz Group on Friday warned of lower earnings this year amid economic uncertainty, and said it would look to sell more vehicles directly in major markets such as Britain and Germany as it continues to target high margins on flat volume.

US stocks surged on Thursday, fueled by robust corporate earnings that boosted investor confidence despite ongoing trade tensions. The S&P 500 neared its all-time high, while the Dow and Nasdaq also saw significant gains. ServiceNow and Hasbro stood out with impressive results, while concerns about trade policies and economic uncertainty persist, creating market volatility.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been able to make a very impressive career in the NHL because he has made millions in contracts, endorsements, and performance bonuses. By 2025, his net worth will be an indicator of his long-term on-ice performance and his wise financial moves. This summary gives us an idea about the overall earnings of Hellebuyck, his past and present pay, other contractual agreements, and his future wealth in the NHL.

Meta has initiated layoffs, impacting hundreds of employees globally as part of a significant reorganization. This move follows earlier cost-cutting measures and a focus on AI investments. CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted AI's transformative potential, suggesting increased efficiency and a shift towards individual talent driving projects. The company aims to offset rising AI expenses and compensation costs.

Nvidia announced impressive first-quarter results, with revenue surging 69% year-over-year to $44.1 billion, exceeding Wall Street's expectations. Despite a slight miss in net profit at $18.78 billion, earnings per share rose to 73 cents. Shares climbed over 4% in after-hours trading.

Elon Musk acknowledged YouTube's ad revenue. Google's YouTube generated $8.9 billion from ads in Q1 2025. This is a 10.3% increase year-over-year. Alphabet's total revenue reached $90.23 billion. YouTube's ad revenue accounts for nearly 10% of Alphabet's total. YouTube has over 1 billion monthly podcast listeners. YouTube Music and Premium have exceeded 125 million subscribers.

HSBC has downgraded India's outlook to 'Neutral' from 'overweight', setting a target of Rs 85,990 for 2025 for BSE Sensex. The firm cites lower corporate profits and high valuations as key concerns.

Ford experienced a significant 65% drop in first-quarter profits, reporting $471 million, despite exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue also declined by five percent to $40.7 billion. The company withdrew its 2025 forecast due to tariff uncertainties, estimating a $1.5 billion annual hit to earnings.

Take-Two Interactive confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 6 is on track for a Fall 2025 release. Despite only one trailer being released, CEO Strauss Zelnick is optimistic but noted risks of delays. The company highlighted its 2025 lineup, which also includes Civilization VII, Mafia: The Old Country, and Borderlands 4, marking a strong year ahead.

Oracle has called reports of scrapping its Texas data centre expansion with OpenAI "false and incorrect," saying it and developer Crusoe are "operating in lockstep" at the Abilene site. The response came after Bloomberg reported that expansion talks collapsed over financing and OpenAI's shifting demands. Oracle has piled up over $100 billion in debt funding AI infrastructure, and its stock has roughly halved since September 2025.

Amid global uncertainty, psychic Nicolas Aujula's 2025 predictions are gaining traction, echoing concerns of widespread conflict and natural disasters. Aujula, known for past accurate forecasts including Trump's return and the rise of AI, warns of escalating global hostility and potential for World War III, driven by a decline in compassion.