earnings reports

Midsize companies have been taking out lots of loans from regional banks, but rising rates could squeeze them as they refinance loans they took out during the pandemic.

Hasbro, which also makes Play-Doh and Transformers toys, reported that its revenue increased 15% in the third quarter.

JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs reported their quarterly financial results today. It was a mixed bag.

Analysts at the major banks set these expectations, with guidance from the companies themselves, experts told Marketplace.

Third-quarter earnings kick off next week with major financial institutions leading the way, followed by consumer staples companies like Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble and Kraft Heinz.

The proposal would allow companies to report earnings only twice a year, instead of quarterly.

Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, and Apple all report Q4 results this week. Investors will be watching closely for how billions in investment in AI has impacted their bottom lines.

American investors have come to expect and rely on frequent disclosures from public companies, but some critics say it hinders long-term thinking and innovation.

For now, it’s boosting other parts of the economy — chipmakers and contractors that build data centers, for example.

There are different currencies and reporting standards to take into consideration.