Wall Street · Weekend Analysis
Energy profits and cloud expansion reveal different demands on corporate cash
Fresh energy results and cloud-company disclosures put earnings, investment and available cash at the center of the weekend review.
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Markets
October 31 edition · Primary-source reporting and labeled analysis
Wall Street · Weekend Analysis
Energy profits and cloud expansion reveal different demands on corporate cash
Fresh energy results and cloud-company disclosures put earnings, investment and available cash at the center of the weekend review.
Markets · Analysis
Amazon’s cash-flow figures separate growth from funding
Operating cash generation and investment spending tell different parts of the expansion story.
Markets · Data Calendar
November’s GDP revision will revisit an initial growth estimate
The next BEA estimate is scheduled for November 25; today’s figures remain preliminary.
Economy
October 31 edition · Primary-source reporting and labeled analysis
Economy · Report
U.S. output accelerated in the third quarter, BEA estimates
The advance estimate puts annualized real GDP growth at 3.4%.
Economy · Report
September spending rose mostly alongside higher prices
Nominal consumption increased 0.5%; inflation-adjusted spending barely changed.
Economy · Household Finances
Real disposable income declined in September
The saving rate was 3.8%, while inflation reduced purchasing power.
Companies
October 31 edition · Primary-source reporting and labeled analysis
Companies · Results
AWS growth accompanies a larger Amazon investment program
Quarterly cloud sales reached $46 billion; investment plans remain forward-looking.
Companies · Results
Chevron’s results put refinery utilization in focus
The company reported 98% crude utilization at U.S. refineries.
Companies · Results
ExxonMobil reports higher quarterly earnings and cash generation
Reported earnings were $15.4 billion, compared with $17.5 billion on an adjusted basis.
Technology
October 31 edition · Primary-source reporting and labeled analysis
Technology · Results
Microsoft’s cloud growth contrasts with weaker device revenue
Azure revenue rose 48%; Windows OEM and Devices revenue declined.
Technology · Outlook
Intel projects lower fourth-quarter sales than its third-quarter total
The company forecast $15 billion to $16 billion of quarterly revenue.
Technology · Product Announcement
Apple adds touch input to its new professional laptops
The October 28 announcement sets November 6 availability for the new models.
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