Japan's Honda Motor said on Thursday its third-quarter operating profit increased 5% from a year earlier, helped by strong U.S. vehicle sales and a weak yen.

TAIPEI , Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3711, NYSE: ASX) ("We", "ASEH", or the "Company"), the leading provider of semiconductor assembly and testing services ("ATM") and the provider of electronic manufacturing services ("EMS"), today reported its unaudited net revenues[1] of NT$162,264 million for 4Q24, up by 1.0% year-over-year and up by 1.3% sequentially.

SCHD is a popular ETF for dividend growth investors, offering a low expense ratio, attractive yield, and a history of solid performance. The ETF's quarterly rebalancing can be a double-edged sword, often selling high-performing stocks like Microsoft and Exxon Mobil too early. Despite its strengths, I prefer using SCHD for idea generation, focusing on a buy-and-hold strategy to let winners ride.

Sony's operating profit rose 22.9% in the first nine months of the financial year ending March, the company reported on Thursday.

Shares of OneStream dropped ~20% after reporting Q4 results, creating a great entry point. Investors reacted negatively to OneStream's guidance, which calls for FY25 revenue to decelerate to 19-20%. The company's 24% TTM billings growth rate, however, suggests that OneStream has plenty of room to raise its estimates this year.

Dollar Tree reported a 3.5% increase in net sales for Q3, driven by higher store traffic and improved margins. Management is exploring the potential sale or spin-off of the underperforming Family Dollar segment. Dollar Tree is trading near its 52-week low; the firm is undervalued compared to historical and industry averages.

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BW LPG Limited (“BW LPG”, the “Company”, OSE ticker code: “BWLPG.OL”, NYSE ticker code: “BWLP”) will release its Q4 2024 Financial Report at approximately 0700hrs CET/ 0100hrs EST/ 2100hrs SGT on 27 February 2025. In connection with this release, BW LPG will hold an Earnings Presentation with Kristian Sørensen (CEO) and Samantha Xu (CFO). The details are as follows: Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025 Location and Time Oslo, Norway (14:00 CET) New York, USA (08:00 EST).

U.S.-based investment firm Carlyle Group has entered India's auto components market by buying a controlling stake in an entity formed by the combination of Indian auto parts companies Highway Industries and Roop Automotives.

Natural gas and oil prices dip 2% as inventories surge and geopolitical tensions ease. Can key support levels hold, or will further declines follow?

Fidelity National Information Services stock plunged 11% after weak Q4 earnings and guidance, prompting a downgrade to "hold" but now upgraded to "buy" due to price decline. FIS's banking revenue lagged expectations, causing skepticism about the transitory nature of Q4 weakness, but capital markets activity remains strong with 9% revenue growth. The company generated $700 million in adjusted free cash flow, executed $1 billion in buybacks, and raised its dividend by 11%, with more buybacks in 2025.

Update on extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli vaccine phase 3 clinical study Independent interim analysis of the E.mbrace phase 3 study finds that the vaccine candidate didn't demonstrate sufficient efficacy in preventing invasive E.

Uber pioneered the ride-hailing industry and has expanded its ecosystem to include food delivery, freight, and micromobility solutions. The company is aggressively investing in autonomous vehicles, securing supply through partnerships with Waymo and other OEMs. By integrating self-driving cars into its platform, Uber aims to revolutionize mobility and transform its fleet of vehicles into pure revenue-generating assets.

Mirion Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:MIR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Eric Linn - Vice President, Investor Relations Tom Logan - Chief Executive Officer Brian Schopfer - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Chris Moore - CJS Securities Joe Ritchie - Goldman Sachs Vlad Bystricky - Citigroup Yuan Zhi - B. Riley Securities Shubham Srivastava - Robert W.

Baidu is making a strategic move to strengthen its position in China's artificial intelligence race by making its chatbot, Ernie Bot, free to all users starting April 1. The decision signals a shift in the company's approach as it grapples with intensifying competition from emerging players like DeepSeek and ByteDance's Doubao.

The technology sector has outperformed the broader market, with the Nasdaq delivering 126.5% returns over the last 5 years, compared to the S&P 500's 95.05%. SCHG, a large-cap tech fund, has underperformed the Nasdaq, offering 13% returns since July 2024, due to its defensive holdings and reduced tech exposure. SCHG's current sector allocation includes 46.86% in tech, 13.45% in communication, and 13.22% in consumer cyclicals, with top holdings in Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon.

The boards of Nissan and Honda both voted on Thursday to officially end talks to merge the two Japanese automakers, broadcaster TBS reported.

Amazon's growth is driven by AI-related cloud demand and ad revenue, with AWS and advertising becoming major profit contributors. Robotics and automation in retail are improving margins, with significant cost savings seen in fulfillment centers. Regulatory scrutiny and competition from Microsoft and Google are key risks, but the overall risk/reward proposition is interesting.

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jesse Rose - Head of Investor Relations Steven Huffman - Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Wong - Chief Operating Officer Andrew Vollero - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ronald Josey - Citigroup Justin Post - Bank of America Benjamin Black - Deutsche Bank Brian Nowak - Morgan Stanley Richard Greenfield - LightShed Ken Gawrelski - Wells Fargo Eric Sheridan - Goldman Sachs Laura Martin - Needham & Company Operator Good afternoon. My name is Krista [ph] and I will be your …

Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Stacy Feit - Vice President, Investor Relations Chris Urmson - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer David Maday - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants George Gianarikas - Canaccord Genuity Andres Sheppard - Cantor Fitzgerald Scott Group - Wolfe Research Jeffrey Osborne - TD Cowen Mark Delaney - Goldman Sachs Justine Weiss - AB Bernstein Operator Greetings and welcome to the Aurora Innovations Fourth Quarter 2024 Business Review Call. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode.

Amazon's stock has surged nearly 35% over the past year, driven by strong revenue and earnings performance. Q4 2024 saw sales near $188 billion, with AWS and Advertising Services showing strong growth and contributing to a booming bottom line. AMZN's improved cost structure and financial flexibility have led to a huge increase in operating income, enhancing future growth prospects.