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Mastercard off to a strong start in 2025 as consumer spending holds up

Mastercard off to a strong start in 2025 as consumer spending holds up

(Reuters) -Mastercard beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday as customers kept up spending on its card network despite the economic uncertainty sparked by a global trade war, sending its shares up 1.7% in premarket trading. U.S. consumer spending held up in the reported quarter thanks to wage growth and a resilient labor market, even as tariff-driven turmoil casts a shadow ...

2025-05-01 23:11:34
Bombardier’s quarterly revenue rises 19% on delivery strength, higher services revenue

Bombardier’s quarterly revenue rises 19% on delivery strength, higher services revenue

By Dan Catchpole and Aatreyee Dasgupta (Reuters) - Canadian business jet manufacturer Bombardier (OTC:BDRBF) reported higher first-quarter revenue on Thursday, owing to increased aircraft deliveries and growth in aftermarket services, but the company’s gains fell slightly short of investor expectations. Bombardier President and CEO Eric Martel said he sees more opportunities than dangers amid th ...

2025-05-01 23:10:36
GM cuts 2025 profit forecast as expects up to $5 billion impact tariff hit

GM cuts 2025 profit forecast as expects up to $5 billion impact tariff hit

By Kalea Hall DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors (NYSE:GM) cut its 2025 profit forecast on Thursday after receiving some clarity and a reprieve from the White House this week on automotive tariffs. CEO Mary Barra told shareholders in a letter that the company would maintain dialogue with the Trump administration on trade and other policies as they evolve.  "There are ongoing discussions ...

2025-05-01 23:09:38
Thomson Reuters maintains 2025 financial forecasts amid economic turmoil

Thomson Reuters maintains 2025 financial forecasts amid economic turmoil

By Kenneth Li NEW YORK (Reuters) -Thomson Reuters on Thursday confirmed 2025 financial guidance amid tariff-induced global economic turmoil that has led some companies to revise or scrap forecasts altogether. The Toronto-based content and technology company reported quarterly revenue rising 1% to $1.9 billion, slightly below analyst expectations of $1.93 billion, according to LSEG data. Organic re ...

2025-05-01 23:08:38