China policy shift boosts stocks with exposure to the country

US stocks tied to China surged following announcements of accommodating monetary policies, with major internet companies and consumer brands gaining significantly amid positive market reactions.

Explainer-What is China’s Singles Day and how is it celebrated?

Singles Day, a major online shopping event in China, originated in 1993. In 2022, it reached 1.14 trillion yuan in sales, highlighting changing consumer trends amid slower growth.

Bath & Body Works stock dips as Barclays downgrades amid demand and inventory woes

Bath & Body Works shares fell 3% after Barclays downgraded their rating, citing concerns over consumer demand and rising inventory affecting sales and margins heading into 2025.

Elf Beauty bets big on rural market with Dollar General partnership

Investing.com's stocks of the week

The article discusses major market movements, focusing on earnings reports from Microsoft, Amazon, SMCI, and Estee Lauder, highlighting their stock performance and analysts' reactions.

Investing.com's stocks of the week

Major companies experienced mixed results this week, with Microsoft's stock falling despite earnings beat, while Amazon's shares rose. Estee Lauder and SMCI faced significant declines due to financial concerns.

Wall Street Analysts Downgrade Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder faces downgrades from analysts due to sales declines and operational inefficiencies, with concerns over new leadership's strategies and market recovery potential.

Earnings call: Estée Lauder Q1 2025 sales dip amid China, travel retail woes

Estée Lauder faces a 5% decline in Q1 organic sales, with significant challenges in Asia, implementing strategic changes to focus on innovation and cost management for future growth.

Meta Platforms, Microsoft, eBay and Uber fall premarket; Comcast, Peloton rise

US stock futures weakened due to disappointing earnings from Meta and Microsoft, while notable moves included drops in eBay and Robinhood, and rises for Mobileye and Peloton.

Estee Lauder withdraws annual forecasts, cuts dividend

Estee Lauder lowers 2025 sales and profit forecasts due to weak luxury demand, especially in China, leading to a 15% drop in shares and reduced dividends.