UAW strikes loom over carmaker earnings
Oct 24, 2023

UAW strikes loom over carmaker earnings

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GM and Ford report quarterly earnings this week. How much of an impact will strikes have? Also: a preview of Big Tech earnings.

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Microsoft and Alphabet to kick off Big Tech earnings reports

The expectations for Big Tech firms have been lifted by advances in artificial intelligence and a resilient economy.

As GM announces quarterly results, all eyes are on strike's effects

Oct 24, 2023
Investors — and the union — will be scrutinizing the numbers for clues about how the extended work stoppage is affecting the companies.
Because only two weeks of the UAW strike were in Q3, earnings may not take much of a hit — but keep an eye on forecasts.
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What’s "Davos in the Desert" and why does it matter

We take a look at why financiers have flocked to Riyadh for face time with the crown prince.
The annual event informally known as  “Davos in the Desert” is used "as an opportunity to pitch Saudi Arabia as a destination for investment," explained the BBC's Sameer Hashmi.
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The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Nick Esposito Media Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC