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Despite skepticism, American consumers and businesses maintained strong financial positions in 2023, leading to record earnings for major banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, which collectively earned $104 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. JPMorgan Chase alone reported $50 billion in earnings for the year, marking a new high.
JPMorgan Chase has reported record annual profits, largely attributed to a windfall from rising interest rates. The bank's net income for 2021 reached $53.7 billion, marking a significant increase from the previous year. JPMorgan's performance reflects the impact of higher interest rates on its lending and investment businesses, contributing to its strong financial results.
BBC Studios, the production and sales wing of the BBC, has reported record profits of $310 million for the 2022/23 financial year, a 6% increase, with revenues reaching $2.7 billion, up almost 28%. The division aims to double its business size between 2021/22 and 2028 and has attributed its growth to content production, securing orders from major streaming platforms. However, the ad market downturns have impacted its streaming and channels business. BBC Studios is focusing on local and international production to generate more revenue and return cash to the BBC.
Online car retailer Carvana's stock price surged 56% after the company announced a forecasted record profit for Q2 2023, with an adjusted EBITDA north of $50 million and a non-GAAP total gross profit per unit above $6,000. The company's persistent focus on driving profitability has resulted in significant savings and efficiencies, according to Carvana founder and CEO Ernie Garcia. Despite improved adjusted profitability in Q1 2023, Carvana's revenues declined compared to the year-ago period.
Emirates Group reported record profits of $3 billion and an 81% increase in revenue for the year ending April 2023, with passenger numbers up 123% compared to the previous year. The positive figures were attributed to strong leadership and Dubai's "progressive policies." Emirates invested 7.2 billion dirhams in new aircraft, facilities, equipment, companies, and tech, and has committed to acquiring five new Boeing 777 aircraft, opening the world's largest vertical farm in Dubai, and building a new pilot training center. The airline was able to repay 3 billion dirhams of debt raised during the Covid-19 crisis and paid a dividend payout of 4.5 billion dirhams to its owner, Investment Corporation of Dubai.