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Gap surges 22% as apparel maker's turnaround strategy starts to pay off
Shares of Gap climbed as much as 22% on Friday after the apparel retailer lifted its full-year sales forecast signaling that its turnaround strategy of bringing in newer styles is starting to work.
Google invests $350 million in Flipkart as part of nearly $1 billion funding round
Flipkart secures $1 billion funding with investments from Google and Walmart. Walmart, which holds an 85% stake, invested $600 million in the round. Valued at $35-36 billion, Flipkart plans to expand with Google's cloud collaboration.
Target issues weak forecast as shoppers pull back; shares tumble 10%
Target on Wednesday said it expects consumer caution to persist after it reported quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street estimates and issued a forecast for the current quarter that was also largely below expectations.
Amazon, Flipkart to have quick commerce play in certain categories: Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua
Quick commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart are venturing into ecommerce categories such as fashion, electronics, home appliances and luggage, and go beyond just daily essentials and groceries.
Walmart profits rise on strong sales from wealthier shoppers
Walmart reported higher profits Thursday behind solid gains at US stores as the retail giant pointed to increased purchases by wealthier shoppers and improving e-commerce sales. The improved sales to wealthier shoppers reflect a focus on affordable pricing and convenience, as well as a greater attention to products such as fresh food, company executives said on a conference call.
Roadblocks for q-commerce; Mizuho InCred deal
Happy Friday! As quick commerce platforms diversify, they are likely to face operational challenges. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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US stocks lose steam after Dow hits milestone 40,000 mark
The blue-chip index has recovered from its October 2022 lows, powered by resilient U.S. economic growth despite steep rate hikes by the Fed.
Dow tops 40,000 for first time amid rate cut hopes
The blue-chip index has recovered nearly 40% from its October 2022 lows, powered by strong quarterly results and rising bets of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. At 11:28 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 112.55 points, or 0.28%, at 40,020.55, the S&P 500 was up 13.11 points, or 0.25%, at 5,321.26, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 35.67 points, or 0.21%, at 16,778.06.
Evaluating the right time for Flipkart IPO: Walmart International CEO
During Walmart's quarterly analyst call, chief financial officer John David Rainey said that Flipkart grew by double digits for the first quarter ended April 30.
Walmart lifts full-year sales and profit forecast, shares soar 7% to hit record high
Walmart raised its full-year forecast and reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday, betting that easing inflation will drive stronger sales of groceries and non-essential merchandise like clothing and electronics, sending its shares to a record high.
Walmart Q1 Results: Co reports profits of $5.10 billion driven by consumers seeking bargains
Walmart Inc. reported another quarter of strong quarterly results Thursday as its low prices pull in shoppers scouring for discounts with inflation stubbornly high.
Walmart lifts full-year sales and profit forecast, shares rally
The company now expects adjusted core profit between $250 million and $270 million, compared to its earlier forecast of $180 million to $200 million.
Wall Street boasts record closes as inflation data fuels rate-cut bets
Tepid U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April fueled optimism that inflation was easing after three months of higher-than-expected numbers. This led traders to raise bets that the Fed will cut its policy rate in September and December.
Share of quick commerce in online FMCG sales rockets to 35% in FY24
Quick commerce drove overall ecommerce for these companies as well as the broader fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, company executives said.
S&P 500 barely changes as investors hold tight ahead of inflation data
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey, released on Monday, found that Americans see inflation at 3.3% a year from now from March's 3% while they expect inflation three years from now at 2.8%. This followed a University of Michigan report on Friday that showed U.S. consumer sentiment sagged to a six-month low in May as households worried about the cost of living.
US stocks near record highs with inflation prints in focus
Of the 459 S&P 500 companies that reported through Friday, 77.3% beat analysts' profit estimates, according to LSEG data. The long-term average is 66.7%. At 11:24 a.m. the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 47.17 points, or 0.12%, to 39,560.01, the S&P 500 gained 2.90 points, or 0.06%, to 5,225.58 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 42.66 points, or 0.26%, to 16,383.53.
Asia stocks brace for US inflation test, China data
Beijing has already reported a welcome pickup in inflation to an annual 0.3% in April, helping to soothe worries about a slide into prolonged deflation. Forecasts favour further gains in April retail sales and industrial output due on Friday.
Flipkart maps out India redux; QED’s Nigel Morris interview
Happy Monday! Ecommerce major Flipkart is in discussions to shift its domicile from Singapore to India. This scoop and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Wall St Week Ahead-Earnings bolster US stocks but crucial inflation report looms
Still, some investors worry the rally could stall without evidence that inflation is cooling again. While Fed Chairman Jerome Powell has reassured markets the central bank is unlikely to raise rates anytime soon, months of strong inflation have led to concerns that policymakers will not cut them this year.
Digit IPO coming soon; TCS’ Krithivasan earnings
Bengaluru-based insurtech startup Go Digit General Insurance has announced that its IPO will open on May 15 and close on May 17. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
NPCI to delay payments market cap, helping Walmart-backed PhonePe, Google Pay
India delays market share caps for digital payments, benefiting PhonePe and Google Pay. NPCI extends UPI market share cap deadline. PhonePe's UPI share increases to 48.3%, while Google Pay's decreases. Total transactions volume reaches 11.5 billion.
Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries
San Francisco-based Instacart said Tuesday that its U.S. shoppers will see a "Restaurants" tab in the company's app in the coming weeks. Restaurant orders will be delivered by Uber Eats drivers.
Flipkart Internet receives $111 million in new fund infusion
The fresh capital came from the Flipkart's related Singapore-based entities on January 8, 2024. Two resolutions to infuse capital into the firm were approved on December 20 and December 22 last year, documents showed.
US stocks close lower as Nvidia weighs ahead of earnings
U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq showing the largest declines as chipmaker Nvidia stumbled ahead of its highly awaited earnings report, while gains in Walmart kept losses on the Dow Industrials in check.
Walmart's earnings shine as it preps $2.3-billion Vizio acquisition
Shares in the retail giant rose 6% to a record high of $180.31 in early trading after it also gave an upbeat annual sales forecast and announced a 9% rise in its dividend, the biggest increase in more than a decade.
Nasdaq leads Wall St losses as Nvidia slides; Walmart hits record high
Investors are worried if Nvidia's quarterly results, expected after markets close on Wednesday, will justify its lofty valuation and add to the frenzy around artificial intelligence (AI) or hurt AI optimism.
Walmart’s international sales growth in Q4 driven by Flipkart, Mexico and China units
Walmart's international sales grew 13% in Q4, reaching $32 billion. The gross profit rate decreased due to Flipkart's event timing. International ecommerce sales increased 44% with 1.4 billion customer visits during Flipkart's Big Billion Days.
Pushing behind Walmart and Costco, THIS company emerged as most popular grocery store in US
In the Retailer Preference Index survey, Amazon came in second place in the ranking, with Costco close behind in third. Other stores in the top 10 list include Market Basket, Sam's Club, Wegman's, Aldi, Shoprite, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Walmart. Who emerged as the most popular grocery store in the US?
Walmart, Amazon in rush to ensure deliveries for last-minute shoppers
Walmart, Target, and Amazon are intensifying their efforts in the shipping competition to maintain a competitive edge against low-cost Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu. Amazon has enhanced its delivery speed through a new distribution model, dividing the country into eight regions and predominantly shipping items from nearby warehouses, reducing delivery distances and costs.
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