?? Weekly Market Recap: Illumina's 10-Year Share Low, Ford's Labor Deal Uncertainty, GM Powers Up F1 Racing, Target's Soaring Earnings, and more.
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Illumina faced an 8% share decline, hitting a decade low after reporting flat sales of $1.12 billion and cutting its full-year revenue forecast. Ford's proposed labor agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) encountered uncertainty as workers at certain plants voted against it, causing a 0.4% drop in Ford's shares. General Motors entered Formula 1 with plans for a Cadillac car, boosting its shares by nearly 5%. Target saw an 18% surge in shares despite a 4.2% revenue drop, thanks to a 36% increase in net income and effective cost-cutting strategies. Cisco Systems experienced an 11% share decline after reducing its Q2 guidance and full-year outlook due to slowed new product orders and economic challenges.
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Illumina shares plunge 8%, Hitting a decade low after revenue miss and guidance cut
Illumina's shares dropped to their lowest in ten years, falling 8% after the company reported flat sales of $1.12 billion and lowered its full-year revenue forecast to a decline of 2-3%. The genetic research equipment manufacturer is grappling with cautious customer spending and regulatory challenges regarding its $8 billion GRAIL acquisition.
Ford's labour deal faces uncertainty as workers vote against ratification
Ford's proposed labour agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) faces uncertainty as production workers at its Louisville and Kentucky truck plants voted against it, despite 69% of skilled trades workers approving the deal. The overall ratification requires a majority consensus among UAW workers, with 70.7% support across various Ford facilities so far. This internal discord comes as Ford withdrew its full-year forecast amid negotiations and market challenges, causing its shares to drop 0.4%.
GM to power up F1 Racing with Cadillac, Shares rise nearly 5%
General Motors has officially registered to become a Formula 1 power unit manufacturer from the 2028 season, partnering with Andretti Global to introduce a Cadillac car in F1 racing. The move, which aligns with GM's focus on advanced technologies like electrification and sustainable fuels, saw the company's shares increase close to 5% on Tuesday, despite a lower overall performance this year.
Target's shares soar 18% despite sales decline as cost cuts boost earnings
Target shares jumped 18% after the retailer reported a significant 36% increase in net income to $971 million, surpassing expectations with earnings of $2.10 per share. Despite a 4.2% drop in revenue to $25.4 billion and a 4.9% decline in comparable store sales, the company's focus on reducing costs and strong performance in 'frequency' categories like beauty products helped offset weaker discretionary spending.
Cisco Systems shares drop 11% on reduced Q2 guidance and full-year outlook
Cisco Systems saw its shares fall sharply by over 11% as the company cut its revenue forecast for Q2 fiscal 2024 to $12.6-12.8 billion and reduced its full-year earnings and revenue outlook, citing slowed new product orders and customer focus on implementing existing products. Despite easing supply chain issues, the revised guidance reflects ongoing macroeconomic challenges.
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