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☆ In an internal memo, Marc Benioff shakes up Salesforce's top ranks, and drops a subtle hint about the company's succession plan
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Nicholas Carlson | Julie Bort | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Miguel Milano becomes Salesforce's Chief Revenue Officer, moving from the same role at software company Celonis. Ariel Kelman, is the new Chief Marketing Officer of Salesforce. Benioff responded to the pressure by laying off thousands of employees and making other changes to increase the company's efficiency. Miguel Milano, our new Chief Revenue Officer: I'm excited to welcome back Miguel Milano to Salesforce as our Chief Revenue Officer. Ariel Kelman, our new Chief Marketing Officer:It's also incredible to welcome back Ariel Kelman as our new CMO!!!

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☆ Unity stock jumps 17% on Apple Vision Pro partnership
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Jordan Novet | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) Friday, September 18, 2020, as they officially begin trading today. Unity shares surged 17% after Apple on Monday said it's working with the game-development software maker as part of the release of its Vision Pro headset. Apple is working to build the third-party ecosystem of apps that people will be able to use in the $3,499 device. The iPhone maker said Adobe , Cisco and Microsoft are among the companies creating Vision Pro apps. Unity, which helps developers incorporate advertising into their apps, was one of the companies hurt by Apple's iOS privacy changes.

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NEW DELHI, May 30 (Reuters) - India will start a pilot project this week to establish itself as an electronics repair hub by relaxing cumbersome import-export rules, a move that could draw tech majors such as Flex (FLEX.O) to expand such operations in the country. In the pilot phase, which will see participation from companies including Lenovo (0992.HK) and Cisco (CSCO.O), India will also permit re-export of the imported electronics goods to countries different from the original one - currently it is banned under foreign trade rules. "Repair outsourcing will incentivise electronic manufacturers to further expand their production capabilities in India. This is a critical step towards ensuring resilience to supply chain shocks," said Jafri, who estimated the repair industry in India to be worth $20 billion in five years. High repair costs in regions such as Europe and the United States are compelling companies to send goods overseas, Jafri said.

President Joe Biden and McCarthy reiterated their aim to strike a deal soon on Wednesday to raise the $31.4 trillion federal debt ceiling and agreed to talk as soon as Sunday. Growth stocks led gains, with Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O), Apple Inc (AAPL.O) and Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) rising between 1% and 4.4%. Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI.N) gained 9.6% after the beauty and skincare firm raised its annual profit forecast. Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.07-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and for a 1.04-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P index recorded 22 new 52-week highs and four new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 68 new highs and 50 new lows.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) constituent Cisco Systems Inc's (CSCO.O) shares fell 4.3% in premarket trading after it said a large backlog of products weighed on demand for new orders from customers. Shares of Walmart Inc (WMT.N) rose 1.7% after the retailer raised its annual sales and profit targets, befitting from inflation-wary consumers trading down to cheaper groceries. ET, Dow e-minis were down 31 points, or 0.09%, S&P 500 e-minis were up 1.75 points, or 0.04%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were up 15 points, or 0.11%. Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI.N) gained 13% after the beauty and skincare firm raised its annual profit forecast. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he welcomed and expected more investment from global chipmakers in the country.

☆ Amazon's cloud unit to invest $13 billion in India by 2030
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The latest investment will be used to build its cloud infrastructure in India and it will support over 100,000 full-time jobs annually, AWS said. AWS' total planned investment in India adds up to about $16.4 billion by 2030, the company said in a statement. The cloud platform offers more than 200 services, including storage, robotics and artificial intelligence. The country is currently in the process of drafting a cloud and data center policy to oversee the sector. A host of global companies, including Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) and Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google are ramping up cloud investments in India, betting on the rising digital consumption in one of the fastest-growing markets.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI) constituent Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) slipped 1.7% after it said a large backlog of products weighed on demand for new orders from customers. Shares of Walmart Inc (WMT.N) rose 2.8% after the retailer raised its annual sales and profit targets, benefiting from inflation-wary consumers trading down to cheaper groceries. And you got a little follow through from the optimism around getting a (debt ceiling) deal done," said Thomas Hayes, chairman at Great Hill Capital LLC. Bath & Body Works Inc (BBWI.N) gained 8.7% after the beauty and skincare firm raised its annual profit forecast. Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 2.30-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and for a 1.47-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.

☆ Factbox: Amazon to Walmart, investors in India boost Modi ahead of vote
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

AMAZONAmazon Web Services said it planned to invest $13 billion in India by 2030 to build its cloud infrastructure and create thousands of jobs. APPLE (AAPL.O)The U.S. tech giant launched its first company-owned store in Mumbai last month and then another in New Delhi. CISCO SYSTEMS (CSCO.O)The U.S. networking equipment maker will begin manufacturing from India as it looks to diversify its global supply chain. It has set a target of $1 billion in production and exports from India over the next few years. WALMART (WMT.N)The retail giant's CEO met Modi this month and reiterated that the company planned exports from India worth $10 billion a year by 2027.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walmart, Take-Two Interactive, Bath & Body Works and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Samantha Subin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Sale signs inside the Bath and Body Works store in Edmonton. Walmart also reported stronger-than-expected adjusted earnings and revenue, according to Refinitiv. Take-Two Interactive Software — The video game company surged 14% after posting better-than-expected revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter. Bath & Body Works — The retailer of body care and fragrance saw its stock surge nearly 10% in premarket after the company posted stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue for the latest quarter. Bath & Body Works also raised its full-year earnings guidance.

☆ Cisco's orders hit by sluggish demand, shares fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Richardrohan Francis | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 17 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) said on Wednesday a large backlog of products due to supply chain constraints has hit demand for new orders from customers, sending the company's shares down 4% in extended trading. Cisco's product orders fell 23% in the third quarter, even as the maker of routers, security services and software products reported a quarterly profit that beat estimates, helped by its aggressive steps to resolve supply chain bottlenecks. But the backlog, combined with "macroeconomic conditions", hit demand for new products, company executives said on a post-earnings conference call. "Increase in product shipments is often leading customers and partners to absorb these shipments prior to placing new orders," Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said. Cisco also forecast full-year revenue to rise between 10.0% and 10.5% and now expects annual adjusted earnings per share between $3.80 and $3.82.

☆ Morning Bid: Are we there yet? Market holds breath for debt ceiling deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur BanerjeeNervousness in the market over the looming U.S. debt ceiling deadline prevailed through the Asian hours and will remain the main focus for investors as Europe wakes up. McCarthy, the speaker of the House of Representatives, told reporters the two sides remained far apart on an agreement. But he said, "It is possible to get a deal by the end of the week. European markets are set for a lower open, with traders waiting for April inflation data for the eurozone. Japan's economy emerged from recession and grew faster than expected in the first quarter as a post-pandemic consumption rebound offset global headwind.

☆ Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Inch Higher
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Stock futures are ticking higher, suggesting major indexes could recover slightly after falling Tuesday on worries about a potential debt-ceiling default . Meanwhile, regional bank shares are jumping, on track to extend a recent stretch of high volatility. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield fell to 3.536%, from 3.548% Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield bucked the trend, rising to 4.099%, from 4.072%. The WSJ Dollar Index gained 0.3%, on pace to finish higher for the sixth session in the last eight trading days.

☆ Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins sits down with Jim Cramer to discuss quarterly results
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins sits down with Jim Cramer to discuss quarterly resultsCisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins sits down with 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to discuss quarterly results and the companies path going forward.

☆ Morning bid: Fed rates to stay higher for longer, debt drama goes on
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee told Bloomberg on Tuesday that it was "too premature" to be discussing interest rate cuts. Loretta Mester, the President at the Cleveland Fed, said they're not at the point where rates can be kept on hold. The chance of a rate cut as early as June has also disappeared, according to the pricing of interest rate futures, having stood at almost 20% a month ago. DEBT CEILING OPTIMISMWith just over two weeks until a possible U.S. debt default unless Congress votes to raise the debt ceiling past its $31.3 trillion limit, talks appear to be heading toward a positive outcome. Biden, who will be travelling to Japan on Wednesday, is set to cut his trip short and skip stops in Australia and Papua New Guinea amid the debt ceiling stand-off.

☆ Cisco raises full-year profit forecast
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 17 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO.O) on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast, betting that demand will stay strong for its networking infrastructure even in a slowing economy. Cisco also forecast fiscal 2023 revenue to rise between 10.0% and 10.5%, compared with its previous outlook of an increase of 9.0% to 10.5%. The maker of routers, security services and software products has also benefited from resilience in cloud spending, which has been a bright spot in the wider tech slowdown. Cisco posted revenue of $14.57 billion in the third quarter, compared with analysts' estimates of $14.39 billion, according to Refinitiv. Reporting by Richard Rohan Francis in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak DasguptaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

The video game company reported $1.39 billion in adjusted revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter, topping analysts' estimates of $1.34 billion, according to Refinitiv. Boot Barn reported earnings of $1.51 per share, excluding items on revenue of $425.7 million. Synopsys' fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue came above Wall Street's expectations, according to FactSet. The company reported $1.4 billion in revenue, while analysts had estimated $1.38 billion. Cisco Systems — Shares dipped nearly 4% despite the company reporting an earnings and revenue beat for the fiscal third quarter.

☆ A bright spot in the economy is at risk as 30 million Americans face student loan payments for the first time since the pandemic
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( Phil Rosen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

More than 43 million Americans together owe $1.6 trillion in student loans. That additional load could weigh on consumer spending, and eventually increase delinquencies on other payments like credit cards and personal loans, strategists said. "We view the resumption of student loan debt payments as an incremental headwind for borrowers and consumer finance companies," BofA said. This, in other words, means the odds of the hotly-anticipated recession are about to go up as consumers divert cash back to student loan payments. Do you have student loans?

☆ Wall St Week Ahead Amid banking woes, faltering US small-caps offer ominous economic sign
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( Lewis Krauskopf | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

NEW YORK, May 12 (Reuters) - A U.S. stocks rally is leaving behind smaller companies, a sign that investors may be bracing for economic turmoil ahead. "Typically in a recession, small caps underperform." Last month it downgraded its view on U.S. small caps from "unfavorable" to "most unfavorable." Some investors are more upbeat about the outlook for small caps, particularly when looking beyond the next several months. One reason is that small caps, being sensitive to economic fluctuations, tend to shine early in a market recovery.

☆ Debt ceiling crisis hangs over markets, with investors hoping to avoid a repeat of 2011
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-13 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Republicans, led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, want to attach spending cuts to any agreement to raise the debt ceiling. Biden and the Democrats say they are willing to talk about spending cuts but only outside the debt ceiling discussions. Raising the debt ceiling would allow the government to pay for spending that has already occurred. That year, the debt ceiling was raised at the last minute but not before a summer of bickering sent the S & P 500 down 17% from late July to mid-August. The market this past week stumbled with the debt ceiling deadline looming and over concern about regional bank failures.

☆ Here's what Jim Cramer expects from key consumer earnings next week
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Investors should "steel" themselves for a potentially challenging week ahead, with a number of earnings reports that could serve as indicators for the broader economy, CNBC's Jim Cramer said Friday. Key numbers on retail sales come out Tuesday alongside earnings from Home Depot while Target reports earnings the following day. Those reports will be helpful in parsing the state of the economy, Cramer said, especially the retail data on Tuesday that might show "some real cracks in consumer spending." Cramer thinks Walmart's subscription service, Walmart+, has been "gaining momentum." The debt crisis is looming and until lawmakers find a solution, Cramer warned that investors should move with caution.

☆ Good news for markets next week. Everyone agrees the debt ceiling 'X-date' is not here yet
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Scott Schnipper | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Good news for markets next week: no default, no credit agency downgrade, no apocalypse. Worrying 2011 precedent Recent history tells investors that stocks will move more violently during a debt ceiling standoff. Retail sales update Debt negotiations aside, investors get updates next week on the state of American consumer spending when April retail sales are reported Tuesday alongside earnings from Home Depot. Deutsche Bank estimates that April retail sales expanded month over month by 0.7%, the market consensus. Credit Suisse is less optimistic, forecasting that April retail sales grew by 0.6%, but, excluding vehicles, were unchanged.

☆ Cisco to begin manufacturing from India in diversification move
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

NEW DELHI, May 10 (Reuters) - Cisco Systems (CSCO.O) will begin manufacturing from India in a move to diversify its global supply chain, Chief Executive Officer Chuck Robbins said on Wednesday, setting a target of $1 billion in domestic production and exports over next few years. Cisco, which sells a range of networking equipment and software to connect devices to the internet, did not reveal the investment size, but said it will support the growing demand from customers in India and expand supply chain capabilities. Modi's government has been working towards establishing India as a global electronics hub, courting suppliers and device assemblers to set up base in the country. "India is of strategic importance for Cisco, and we continue to bet on India. Today's announcement marks a significant milestone to power the next phase of growth for Cisco," country head Daisy Chittilapilly said in a statement.

☆ How Singapore's giant sovereign wealth fund is investing in generative AI technology
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Alistair Barr | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

As CEO of GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, he must keep the country's savings growing ahead of inflation. AI retoolingThe 2 investors were most animated when discussing the recent explosion of generative AI technology, including large language models. Chris Emanuel, head of the Technology Investment Group at GIC, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GICThere's already a generative AI startup feeding frenzy among venture capital funds. Secondary market actionFinally, GIC is keen on doing more in the secondary market, where private stakes in startups and VC funds change hands. That means general partners, the people running VC funds, already know GIC and are more comfortable dealing with the organization, Lim explained.

☆ Final Trades: Cisco, Disney, Affirm, Lockheed Martin
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFinal Trades: Cisco, Disney, Affirm, Lockheed MartinThe final trades of the day with CNBC’s Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.

☆ Factbox: Tech firms, Wall Street lead job cuts in Corporate America
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

read moreSpotify Technology SA (SPOT.N):Music streaming service Spotify is cutting 6% of its workforce, or roughly 600 roles. read moreMicrosoft Corp (MSFT.O):The U.S. tech giant said it would cut 10,000 jobs by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023. Workday Inc (WDAY.O):The software company will cut roughly 500 jobs, or 3% of its workforce, citing a challenging macroeconomic environment. Morgan Stanley (MS.N):The Wall Street powerhouse is planning to cut about 3,000 jobs in the second quarter, Reuters reported. MANUFACTURING SECTOR3M Co (MMM.N):The industrial conglomerate said it would cut 2,500 manufacturing jobs after reporting a lower profit.

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