Elon Musk says he will not sell more Tesla stock for about two years

Elon Musk says he will not sell more Tesla stock for about two years

Dec 22 (Reuters) – Tesla (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Thursday he will not sell any more Tesla stock for about two years. While speaking in a Twitter Spaces audio chat, Musk said he foresees the economy will be in a “serious recession” in 2023 and demand for big-ticket items will be … Read more

CarMax results hit by ‘used-vehicle recession’; buyback paused

CarMax results hit by ‘used-vehicle recession’; buyback paused

Dec 22 (Reuters) – Used-car retailer CarMax Inc (KMX.N) said on Thursday it was pausing some hiring, halting share buybacks and cutting expenses after reporting an 86% drop in third-quarter profit as the industry struggles to offload inventory amid waning demand. The company’s shares fell as much as 12% to $52.10 and were at more … Read more

Musk cashes out another $3.6 bln in Tesla stock

Musk cashes out another $3.6 bln in Tesla stock

Sale brings Musk’s total selling to almost $40 bln Tesla stock marks lowest close in two years Investors frustrated at Musk’s selling and focus on Twitter Dec 15 (Reuters) – Tesla (TLSA.O) boss Elon Musk disclosed another $3.6 billion in stock sales on Wednesday, taking his total near $40 billion this year and frustrating investors … Read more

HSBC eyes bumper dividend from $10 bln sale of Canada unit to RBC

HSBC eyes bumper dividend from $10 bln sale of Canada unit to RBC

Deal comes amid pressure from Chinese shareholder Analysts hail ‘sensible’ transaction Bank could return deal proceeds to shareholders LONDON/TORONTO/NEW YORK, Nov 29 (Reuters) – HSBC (HSBA.L) has agreed to sell its business in Canada to Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) for C$13.5 billion ($10 billion) in cash, paving the way for a potential bumper payout … Read more

Musk sells Tesla shares worth $3.95 bln days after Twitter takeover

Musk sells Tesla shares worth $3.95 bln days after Twitter takeover

Nov 8 (Reuters) – Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk has sold 19.5 million shares of the electric vehicle maker worth $3.95 billion on Tuesday, according to U.S. securities filings, days after he completed the $44 billion takeover of Twitter Inc. Musk, the world’s richest man, had about $20 billion in cash after … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway posts quarterly loss as stock holdings fall

Berkshire Hathaway posts quarterly loss as stock holdings fall

Nov 5 (Reuters) – Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRKa.N) on Saturday posted a third-quarter loss, as the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett said it lost money on its stock investments and from insurance underwriting. The net loss of $2.69 billion, or $1,832 per Class A share, compared with a profit of $10.34 billion, or $6,882 … Read more

Exxon’s record-smashing Q3 profit nearly matches Apple’s

Exxon’s record-smashing Q3 profit nearly matches Apple’s

Oil firm smashes Wall Street forecasts with $19.7 billion profit Exxon’s fossil-fuel bets eclipse rivals Shell, TotalEnergies Company projects flat oil output this year on Russia losses HOUSTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N) on Friday smashed expectations as soaring energy prices fueled a record-breaking quarterly profit, nearly matching that of tech giant … Read more

Credit Suisse pays down debt to calm investor fears

Credit Suisse pays down debt to calm investor fears

To buy back up to $3 billion in debt Seen as bid to reassure nervous investors Move comes weeks ahead of planned overhaul Shares up as much as 3% in early trade ZURICH, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) will buy back up to 3 billion Swiss francs ($3 billion) of debt, the embattled … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway posts massive $43.8 billion loss; operating results improve

Berkshire Hathaway posts massive $43.8 billion loss; operating results improve

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett walks through the exhibit hall as shareholders gather to hear from the billionaire investor at Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., May 4, 2019. REUTERS/Scott Morgan//File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Aug 6 (Reuters) – The slide in U.S. stock prices … Read more

HSBC hangs up on Ping An break-up call, lifts payout and profit goal

HSBC hangs up on Ping An break-up call, lifts payout and profit goal

HSBC to revert to paying quarterly dividends from 2023 Aims to win over investors with higher profitability target Says demerger of Asian business has huge risks London shares rise 6% LONDON/SINGAPORE, Aug 1 (Reuters) – HSBC (HSBA.L) pushed back on a proposal by top shareholder Ping An Insurance Group Co of China (601318.SS) to split … Read more