Meta's smart glasses are expected to be a low-volume, thought-provoking product that may not generate significant revenue but could pave the way for future industry developments, according to analysts.
Many US companies operating in China expect their revenues to decline in 2025 due to tariffs imposed by the US and China, with manufacturers being the hardest hit, amid ongoing trade tensions and uncertainty about future trade policies.
Southwest Airlines reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings driven by higher bag fee revenues, despite a revenue hit from switching to a basic economy fare that reduced bookings and impacted revenue per seat. The airline expects to earn $350 million from bag fees this year and remains confident in its growth strategy, aiming for $1.8 billion in incremental EBIT by 2025. However, its Q2 net income declined to $213 million, and stock prices fell nearly 12%.
Krispy Kreme is facing operational disruptions due to a cyberattack that has affected its online ordering system in parts of the U.S., potentially impacting its revenue. The company is working with cybersecurity experts to restore its systems and has notified federal law enforcement. Despite the attack, in-person orders and deliveries to partners like McDonald's remain unaffected. Krispy Kreme's stock has seen a slight decline following the news.
Southwest Airlines reported a wider-than-expected loss of $159 million in Q1 2021, with the financial impact of its holiday meltdown stretching into 2023. The carrier had canceled over 16,000 flights in December 2020 due to staffing software issues during coast-to-coast storms, resulting in a $325 million revenue impact for Q1. While revenue increased by 21.6% YoY, revenue per available seat mile is expected to be down 8-10% in Q2 due to capacity increases and flight credit expiration. Southwest expects a profit for Q2 despite revenue headwinds.