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business26 days ago•3 min saved

China Demand for Ferrari Luce Pushes Deliveries to 2027 as 2026 Allocation Fills

Ferrari’s first electric model, Luce, is drawing notable Chinese demand, with reports that orders in China could push deliveries to 2027 as Ferrari’s global 2026 allocation is said to be filled; in China the car is priced around 3.99 million yuan and deposits of 400,000–500,000 yuan are being requested. Early claims of an 88-unit “sellout” are attributed to dealer quotas rather than confirmed customer orders, and Ferrari aims to produce about 2,500 Luce units through 2030 with limited test-drives as regional data remains unconfirmed.

via carnewschina.com|

#business #china #demand

business29 days ago•1 min saved

Coca-Cola raises outlook after solid Q2 beat on strong demand

Coca-Cola beat Q2 estimates, posting adjusted EPS of 97 cents on revenue of $13.38 billion (vs. 93 cents and $13.16 billion expected), with net income of $4.43 billion. Organic revenue rose about 6% and global unit-case volume grew 5%, as all segments posted growth. The company raised its full-year targets to about 9%-10% EPS growth and roughly 5% organic revenue growth. Shares edged higher in premarket trading amid the upbeat results and guidance.

via CNBC|

#business #coca-cola #demand

markets1 month ago•330 min saved

Oil markets wobble as Iran war tightens Hormuz and China cools demand

Global oil markets are caught between a supply shock from the Iran war and a stubborn demand slump, led by China. After Hormuz briefly reopened, hundreds of millions of barrels moved, but buyers largely stayed away, forcing steep discounts and leaving some oil stranded on tankers. Iran has pushed its crude toward China, which has pared purchases as EV growth and refinery limits cap demand, aided by large Chinese stockpiles. Overall demand is about 4 million barrels per day lower than prewar levels, while regional refinery attacks keep supply volatile. With inventories like the US SPR at low levels and forecasters divided on the rebound (IEA, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs), any price recovery hinges on China restocking and broader demand revival, a path still uncertain as geopolitical tensions persist.

via CNN|

#china #demand #iran-war

business1 month ago•8 min saved

Offseason travel goes year-round as airlines stretch Europe routes

Record heat and crowds are driving a boom in offseason international travel, with airlines extending Europe routes and blending shoulder seasons into the main travel period to capture high‑spending customers. United extends its Newark–Palermo service into December, Delta keeps Rome flights through January, and American runs Edinburgh earlier in the year, all while jet fuel costs press profits. Airlines are shifting maintenance and crew planning to maximize year‑round aircraft use and rely on premium fares to offset costs. Demand remains strong even as prices moderate, and trackers note growing winter bookings in places like Sicily as wealthier travelers seek year‑round experiences, with Alaska Airlines expanding transatlantic service as part of the broader shift.

via CNBC|

#aviation #business #demand

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Valve shifts Steam Controller delivery windows as demand outstrips supply

Valve says demand for the Steam Controller has exceeded expectations, prompting an updated reservation system that now shows three possible delivery windows: By September 2026, By December 2026, or In 2027. Existing reservations will see one of these windows, while new orders are unlikely to arrive this year and are forecast to reach customers in 2027. Valve reiterates it will continue producing the controller, which aims to mimic a Steam Deck-like PC-to-TV experience, despite being a niche product.

via Eurogamer|

#delivery-estimates #demand #reservations

energy2 months ago•3 min saved

IEA Warns of Looming Oil Glut in 2027 If Iran War Ends

IEA cuts its 2026 oil-demand outlook as high prices weigh on consumption, and warns that a post-war supply rebound could create a sizable oil overhang in 2027: supply around 110 mb/d versus demand near 105.3 mb/d, with inventories stressed and prices easing. A potential U.S.–Iran deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could gradually restore flows, but full normalization may take months.

via CNBC|

#demand #energy #iea

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Knicks Finals Frenzy Sends MSG Ticket Prices Skyward

With the Knicks in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, MSG ticket prices have skyrocketed: the get-in price for Game 3 is about $10,085 and for Game 4 about $11,814, while the average prices are $6,487 and $7,163—the highest ever for an NBA Finals. By comparison, Game 2 in San Antonio carried a $600 get-in. The surge is driven by New York pent-up demand and the city’s market size; TickPick notes a sizable share of buyers for the San Antonio game were from NYC/NJ, and expects prices to stay elevated as the series could go to seven games.

via Gothamist|

#demand #knicks #madison-square-garden

business2 months ago•11 min saved

SpaceX IPO Draws About $150B in Demand, Roughly Doubling Its Goal

SpaceX’s IPO is attracting about $150 billion in investor demand—roughly double the $75 billion it aims to raise—marking what would be the largest IPO ever. The deal is still in marketing, with final pricing and allocations set next week, and orders could shift as large institutions tend to bid late. The roadshow emphasizes SpaceX’s rocket-launch and Starlink businesses, plus a touted $23 trillion AI market, arguing that space-based infrastructure could unlock vast future compute and connectivity opportunities.

via Yahoo Finance|

#business #demand #ipo

commodities3 months ago•176 min saved

JPMorgan trims gold outlook on cooler demand, eyes second-half rebound

JPMorgan cut its 2026 gold price forecast to $5,243/oz from $5,708 due to softer near-term demand, but keeps a bullish longer-term view with a year-end target around $6,000/oz; the pullback is seen as a pause, with demand expected to reaccelerate in H2 as inflation tail risks ease after potential Iran-related D/E developments and a possible Strait of Hormuz reopening. The bank also trimmed its 2026 central-bank purchases to 640 tonnes and ETF inflows to about 400 tonnes, while warning that a strong U.S. jobs market and higher inflation could prompt Fed rate hikes and ETF outflows. Gold remains range-bound near $4,340–$4,730, with catalysts including geopolitical developments and policy signals shaping the path to a recovery.

via Investing.com|

#commodities #demand #etf-inflows

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

MacBook Neo Demand Surges Beyond Expectations, Triggering Shortages

Tim Cook says the MacBook Neo’s demand has been ‘off the charts’ since its March launch, surpassing expectations and driving a record number of first-time Mac buyers, while supply remains constrained with multi-week delivery estimates.

via MacRumors|

#apple #demand #macbook-neo

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Airfares Rise as U.S. Airlines Hold Strong Demand Amid Fuel Spike

U.S. airlines anticipate higher second-quarter revenue and expect customers to cover increased jet-fuel costs even as fuel prices jump on Iran-related tensions; demand remains strong with bookings up and fares rising—domestic economy up 21% and premium seating up 17%—giving carriers a positive summer outlook, though relief may be needed for some low-cost carriers and the year-end demand remains uncertain.

via CNBC|

#airlines #business #demand

technology4 months ago•9 min saved

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Drives April Sell-Out Amid Surging Demand

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo ($599) is selling out through April as demand exceeds supply; online orders placed today won’t ship until May, with some colors delivering in early May and limited in-store stock until May 11. Apple is boosting production and aiming to ship about 10 million Neo units in 2026, but a constrained A18 Pro chip supply could force production or chip changes. More details are expected on Apple’s April 30 earnings call.

via MacRumors|

#apple #demand #laptop

business5 months ago•5 min saved

Nintendo pares Switch 2 production on cooling demand

Nintendo reportedly lowers Switch 2 production from 6 million to 4 million units as demand flags, with weak launch sales for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond contributing to a cautious year-two outlook.

via Eurogamer|

#bloomberg #business #demand

gaming5 months ago•50 min saved

Nintendo pares Switch 2 production as demand cools

Nintendo plans to produce four million Switch 2 units this quarter (down from six million) due to weakening US demand, but remains confident in hitting 19 million units for the fiscal year; the slowdown follows a record launch and comes with higher memory costs and potential price rises, while Bloomberg notes export delays could push production back up and a Europe-bound battery-replaceable variant is in the works.

via The Verge|

#bloomberg #demand #gaming

business5 months ago•4 min saved

Demand Surges Lift Q1 Revenue Outlook Across Major Airlines

Delta, American and JetBlue raised their first-quarter revenue guidance as demand remains strong, offsetting higher jet fuel costs; Delta now expects high-single-digit revenue growth, American more than 10%, and JetBlue 5%–7%, while Southwest says its forecast is on track, signaling broad industry revenue strength despite fuel headwinds.

via CNBC|

#airlines #business #demand