Dive into PepsiCo Inc's Q1 FY24 results: a 2.3% sales uptick to $18.250 billion, exceeding analyst forecasts. While Frito-Lay North America saw a 2% revenue boost, Quaker Foods North America faced a 24% decline. Latin America experienced a 16% surge, and Europe sales rose by 3%. With a gross profit increase to $10 billion and an adjusted EPS of $1.61 surpassing estimates, PepsiCo demonstrates resilience amidst varied regional performances.
TotalEnergies to acquire 50% stake in SapuraOMV for $530M, becoming major gas operator in Malaysia. Also partners with Oman LNG for LNG supply and solar project.
The mood on Wall Street turned tentative on Tuesday as investors awaited earnings reports from the “Magnificent 7,” companies that fueled much of the market’s upside since 2023. Index futures rose slightly in early trading. Asian markets closed mostly higher, while European markets started on a firmer footing. Commodities pulled back, and bond yields held steady.
Adient has put forward restructuring plans in Europe to reduce operating, administrative and engineering costs. The plan primarily consists of workforce reductions and the transfer of work to countries with lower labor costs.