SEOUL — The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research, the company said Friday, as analysts said it was ...

The increase was in line with economists' expectations. Goods prices rose 0.2%, the first gain in five months, lifted by higher costs for motor vehicles and parts as well as gasoline and other ...

Mastercard's fourth-quarter profit rose, driven by increased consumer spending during the holiday season and a strong labor market. Gross dollar volume rose 12%, and revenue from value-added ...

Consumer spending is the locomotive of the U.S. economy and finished out 2024 on a hot streak. The increase in purchases in the fourth quarter was the strongest in almost two years.

Despite lingering pressures from elevated interest rates, recent economic data has suggested that the U.S. labor market remains robust and wage growth is ongoing -- both of which could help bolster ...

Mastercard's fourth-quarter profit rose, driven by increased consumer spending during the holiday season and a strong labor market. Gross dollar volume rose 12%, and revenue from value-added services ...

Jan 31 (Reuters) - Nestle India (NEST.NS), opens new tab reported a quarterly profit below market expectations on Friday, as a slowdown in consumer spending in major cities and higher product ...

The operating profit of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics sank almost a third in the fourth quarter owing to spending on research, the company said Friday, as analysts said it was ...

Visa on Thursday reported $5.1 billion of profits for the final three months of 2024, up 5% from the year prior, as consumer spending remains solid even as some inflation persists. Visa’s per ...

Visa Profit Tops Forecasts as Consumer Spending Holds Up Visa on Thursday reported $5.1 billion of profits for the final three months of 2024, up 5% from the year prior, as consumer spending ...