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From potential policy shifts affecting Nvidia and Apple suppliers to Japan&#39;s leap into the AI industrial revolution, the landscape is changing rapidly.

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Over the week, the tech world buzzed with significant developments. From potential policy shifts affecting Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) suppliers to Japan&#8217;s leap into the AI industrial revolution, the landscape is changing rapidly. Here&#8217;s a quick roundup of the top stories.
Nvidia, Apple Suppliers Brace for Policy Changes
Key suppliers for Nvidia and Apple, including Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), also known as Foxconn, Pegatron Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGTRF#OTC">PGTRF</a>), and Quanta Computer (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUCCF#OTC">QUCCF</a>), are gearing up for a potential surge in U.S. investments amid potential trade policy shifts under a possible second term for Donald Trump.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42001994/nvidia-and-apple-suppliers-brace-for-trumps-return-foxconn-pegatron-quanta-ready-for-rapid-us-investment-surge-amid-trade-policy-shifts">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia and SoftBank&#8217;s AI Supercomputer in Japan
In a significant move towards becoming a global AI powerhouse, Nvidia and SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) announced a partnership to establish Japan&#8217;s most powerful AI supercomputer. The collaboration, unveiled at the Nvidia AI Summit Japan, will leverage Nvidia&#8217;s advanced Blackwell platform.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41929194/nvidia-and-softbank-to-build-japans-top-ai-supercomputer-on-blackwell-platform-jensen-huang-says-tokyo-is-leaping-into-the-ai-industrial-revolution">Read the full article here.</a>
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/11/41927913/amazon-confirms-vendor-data-breach-affecting-2-8m-employee-contacts-adds-to-growing-list-of-moveit-hack-victims?itm_source=parsely-api" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon Confirms Vendor Data Breach Affecting 2.8M+ Employee Contacts, Adds To Growing List Of MOVEit Hack</a>
AMD&#8217;s Workforce Cut Amid AI Chip Development Shift
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has reportedly decided to lay off approximately 1,000 employees, representing 4% of its global workforce. The move is part of AMD&#8217;s strategic shift towards AI chip development to compete with Nvidia in the data center chip market.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41961230/amd-plans-to-cut-4-of-workforce-amid-strategic-shift-toward-ai-chip-development-to-rival-jensen-huang-led-nvidias-dominance-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell Chip Revenue Forecast
Ahead of Nvidia&#8217;s third-quarter results announcement next week, Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore has previewed the company&#8217;s outlook. Despite supply constraints on new products, Moore predicts several billion in revenue from Blackwell chips alone in the January quarter, with a more precise figure of between $5 billion and $6 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41883803/nvidias-blackwell-chip-revenue-could-hit-6-billion-next-quarter-analyst">Read the full article here.</a>
AI Capabilities Plateau, Say Andreessen Horowitz Founders
The founders of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz have noted a plateau in artificial intelligence capabilities, citing data shortages and computational limitations as key barriers. This observation aligns with recent statements from Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI and Safe Superintelligence (SSI), who acknowledged that results from traditional AI scaling approaches have plateaued.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/24/11/41932289/ai-capabilities-plateauing-say-andreessen-horowitz-founders-echoing-concerns-of-openai-co-founder-ilya-sutskever">Read the full article here.</a>
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Nvidia, Apple Suppliers Prepare For Policy Shifts, Japan's AI Leap, And AMD's Workforce Cut: This Week In AI

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) key suppliers — Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), popularly known as Foxconn, Pegatron Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGTRF#OTC">PGTRF</a>), and Quanta Computer (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUCCF#OTC">QUCCF</a>) — plan to quickly increase U.S. investments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/41869001/heres-how-trumps-policies-might-shape-the-markets-future">should trade policies shift</a> under Donald Trump&#8217;s second term.
What Happened: Foxconn chairman Young Liu announced on Thursday that the company is ready to expand its U.S. operations. The company is a leading contract electronics manufacturer and has substantial production bases in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
&#8220;We can very quickly adjust&nbsp;our investment if necessary,&#8221; Liu said at an investor&#8217;s conference, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Nvidia-and-Apple-suppliers-ready-to-boost-U.S.-investments-under-Trump">reported</a> Nikkei Asia.
Pegatron, a key supplier to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Apple, is also prepared to respond swiftly to any policy changes.
&#8220;If necessary, we can quickly convert [our repair facility in Indiana] into production lines to accommodate policy changes [such as tariffs],&#8221; co-CEO Johnson Deng told investors, according to the report.
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Quanta Computer&#8217;s cloud-computing subsidiary, QCT, is ready to expand its manufacturing capacity in California if needed, said the company&#8217;s president, Mike Yang.
&#8220;We have continued to expand our capacity there in the past two years and have space to further expand anytime if needed. We also have a footprint in Thailand as well.&#8221;
Why It Matters: During his campaign, Trump underscored his &#8220;America First&#8221; agenda and warned of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41953220/dollar-powers-to-4-month-highs-against-yen-trump-tariff-expectations-spark-carry-trade-frenzy">potential tariffs on various countries</a>, creating uncertainty for the tech supply chain.
Despite these political uncertainties, Foxconn and other leading tech suppliers continue to view artificial intelligence as the key growth driver for the industry through 2025, the report noted.
The stock market and cryptocurrency sector have seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">significant growth since Trump&#8217;s victory</a>, with major U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs since Trump&#8217;s win against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Earlier this week, Yang Chin-long, the governor of Taiwan's central bank, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41972365/tsmcs-65b-investment-in-us-will-help-avoid-trade-imbalance-says-taiwan-central-bank-governor-as-trump-returns-to-white-house">voiced optimism about</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) upcoming $65 billion investment in U.S. factories.
&#8220;Chips and information and telecommunications products are what the U.S. needs most. I don't think the United States would penalize Taiwan,&#8221; he said during a legislative session on Thursday.
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Nvidia, Apple Suppliers Brace For Trump's Return: Foxconn, Pegatron, Quanta Prepare For Rapid US Investment Boom

On Friday, Taiwanese stocks soared to new heights, driven by the burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technology. This trend is expected to continue, according to market analysts.
What Happened: The Taiwan Weighted Index reached an intraday peak of 20,296 before receding, as <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/22/taiwan-shares-hit-record-highs-on-ai-boom-with-more-room-to-rally-.html">reported</a> by CNBC. 
According to Paul You, chairman of First Securities Investment Corporation, the index is projected to rise to 24,000 by the end of the year.
You attributed the global AI demand to the robust performance of the Asia-Pacific tech sector, which has been thriving amid global macroeconomic uncertainty. This has set the stage for an economic boom in Taiwan, which boasts a robust AI service manufacturing supply chain.
Leading the charge is chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), the primary contract chip manufacturer for Nvidia, whose stock has surged over 30% this year. Other Taiwanese firms, such as Quanta Computer (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUCCF#OTC">QUCCF</a>) and Wistron (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WICOF#OTC">WICOF</a>), have also significantly increased.
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Another factor contributing to the stock rally is the rise in fixed asset investment following the January elections, which initially caused some uncertainty, said Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis.
"I would expect a very strong year, stock market-wise, and also because we're expecting cuts from the Fed," she added.
Why It Matters: The Taiwanese stock market&#8217;s record performance aligns with the global trend of AI and semiconductor technology driving market growth. This is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37814954/ai-boom-or-yolo-bust-nvidia-options-frenzy-ahead-of-gtc-raises-bubble-fears-sparks-2021-meme-sto">evident in the strong performance</a> of companies like Nvidia, which has seen a surge in options trading, sparking concerns about a potential bubble.
The AI sector&#8217;s investment boom, particularly in AI-themed ETFs, has been driven by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37815198/nvidias-market-rally-pushes-ai-themed-etfs-rise-to-6-88b-report-reveals-investors-are-still-sort">strong market performance</a> of companies like Nvidia, with the total value of AI-themed ETFs traded in the U.S. rising to $6.88 billion as of February end, according to Morningstar data.
Industry leaders like Jamie Dimon have also emphasized the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/02/37319810/jamie-dimon-calls-himself-big-ai-optimist-says-ai-boom-is-real-not-hype-like-internet-bubble">real potential of the AI boom</a>, dismissing it as mere hype and predicting that it will significantly impact various aspects of our lives. 
Furthermore, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has forecasted that the current <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37838508/nvidias-jensen-huang-foresees-ai-computing-ramp-to-continue-for-years-were-in-the-beginning">AI computing ramp</a> is just the beginning and is expected to continue for several years, particularly in sectors like healthcare.
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<li>Russian ransomware group, REvil or Sodinokibi, have claimed to steal blueprints of&nbsp;Apple Inc&rsquo;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">AAPL</a>) latest products by hacking the computer network of its supplier,&nbsp;Quanta Computer Inc&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/quccf#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">QUCCF</a>) (OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qucpy#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">QUCPY</a>),&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-21/apple-targeted-in-50-million-ransomware-hack-of-supplier-quanta?sref=TBDibEcD" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Bloomberg reports</a>.</li>
<li>Taiwan&rsquo;s Quanta is a key supplier to Apple Watch, Apple Macbook Air, and Apple Macbook Pro maker,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-gang-tries-to-extort-apple-threatens-to-sell-stolen-blueprints/" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Bleeping Computer reports</a>. REvil&rsquo;s &lsquo;Happy Blog&rsquo; declared Quanta as its latest victim on Tuesday.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Reportedly, Apple did not attempt to recover the stolen data from the hackers who waited for the &lsquo;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/04/20712375/apple-unveils-airtags-new-imac-ipad-pro-apple-tv-4k-and-more" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Spring Loaded&rsquo;</a>&nbsp;event to blackmail the companies.</li>
<li>Quanta disclosed activating its information security defense system, and it has resumed the hack affected internal services. Quanta was also upgrading its cybersecurity infrastructure.</li>
<li>Quanta assured seamless communication maintenance with the law enforcement and data protection authorities regarding the recent abnormal activities with no material impact on the business operation.</li>
<li>REvil exposed the schematics for the new laptop, which seemed like a March 2021 designed Macbook after the event. The images included specific component serial numbers, sizes, and capacities detailing Apple laptops&rsquo; working parts. One of the images was signed by an Apple designer, John Andreadis, dated March 9, 2021.</li>
<li>REvil has asked Apple to pay the ransom by May 1. The hackers threatened to continue to reveal new files every day till the date. The group was reportedly &ldquo;negotiating the sale of large quantities of confidential drawings and gigabytes of personal data with several major brands.&rdquo;</li>
<li>REvil demanded $50 million from Quanta for the decryption key to unlock their systems. REvil&rsquo;s operator threatened to publish Apple&rsquo;s data two days later and followed suit.</li>
<li>Price action:&nbsp;AAPL shares traded lower by 0.17% at $132.89 in the premarket session on the last check Wednesday.</li>
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Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/csco#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>) and Dell are likely to shift orders to other ODM's, due to Foxconn (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hnhpf#OTC">HNHPF</a>)) and Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hpq#NYSE">HPQ</a>) establishing a joint venture to produce servers for cloud computing, reports DigiTimes. The beneficiaries of the move will include Quanta Computer (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/quccf#OTC">QUCCF</a>), Wistron, Inventec and Mitac International, according to sources.
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Apple (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) has reportedly hired Quanta Computer (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/quccf#OTC">QUCCF</a>) to build two new products.

According to <a href="http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20131014PD206.html">DigiTimes</a>, Quanta will build the <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/05/3630189/apples-iwatch-could-take-out-swatch-other-watch-makers">iWatch</a> and the <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/07/3776070/is-apple-building-a-12-inch-ipad-aapl">12-inch iPad</a> for Apple.

Neither product has been confirmed, but Apple has been rumored to be developing both products for several months.

Those rumors appeared to have inspired Samsung (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ssnlf#OTC">SSNLF</a>), Apple's chief competitor, to take preemptive action. The South Korean tech giant has already released its <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/10/3971748/samsung-galaxy-gear-ads-pay-tribute-back-to-fictional-future-ssnlf">first smart watch</a>, Galaxy Gear. The company is also rumored to be developing a <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/08/3831049/apples-12-inch-ipad-concept-inspires-new-samsung-tablets-aapl-ssnlf">12-inch tablet</a>.

The DigiTimes report claims that Samsung is still developing the tablet despite the loss of a massive partner. Samsung had planned to build the device with Google (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/goog#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), but Google has decided to focus on smaller tablets instead.

This left Samsung without a partner, but not without the desire to compete with Apple at every turn. 

While most of the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/09/3901997/apples-newly-announced-99-iphone-5c-199-iphone-5s-coming-september-20">rumors</a> turned out to be true, there is no guarantee that Apple is actually building a smart watch or a larger-size tablet. In fact, the iWatch could turn out to be a clever codename for the company's <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/02/3340794/what-if-apples-iwatch-is-really-a-tv">long-awaited television set</a>.

Related: <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/10/3971795/macbook-sales-could-decline-at-least-13-in-2013">MacBook Sales Could Decline At Least 13% In 2013</a>

Earlier this year, millions of consumers chose to purchase the iPad Mini <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/news/13/02/3368434/are-90-of-apples-customers-shifting-to-the-ipad-mini">instead of the iPad 4</a>. Why would Apple invest in developing, manufacturing, shipping and promoting a 12-inch tablet if consumers prefer the 7.9-inch format?

DigiTimes' sources are worried that 12-inch tablets will hurt the laptop market, but that is a non-issue. Existing tablets are already impacting notebook sales. This is what happens as technology evolves: eventually, the oldest dinosaurs get replaced.

There was a time when the computer market was led by desktop PCs. After notebooks reduced the gap in power (and became lighter and easier to carry), desktop PC sales fell and notebook sales increased.

Now tablets are destined to take over. There will still be a market for notebooks, but instead of buying a PC to surf the Web and check e-mail, consumers may now choose a tablet.

Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this report.

Louis Bedigian is the Senior Tech Analyst and Features Writer of Benzinga. You can reach him at louis(at)benzingapro(dot)com. Follow him <a href="http://twitter.com/LouisBedigianBZ">@LouisBedigianBZ</a>

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Humana Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hum#NYSE">HUM</a>) reported a 13% surge in its third-quarter net income and lifted its 2011 earnings view. Humana now projects 2011 earnings of $8.35 to $8.40 per share, versus its earlier forecast of $7.50 to $7.60 per share. Humana's quarterly earnings surged to $444.7 million, or $2.67 per share, up from $393.2 million, or $2.32 per share, in the year-ago quarter. Its revenue jumped to $9.3 billion from $8.35 billion. Humana's adjusted income came in at $2.54 per share. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $2.03 per share on revenue of $9.26 billion.

Armstrong World Industries Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/awi#NYSE">AWI</a>) reported a strong rise in its third-quarter earnings and cut its full-year sales forecast. Armstrong World now expects full-year sales of $2.85 billion to $2.9 billion, versus its earlier view of $2.9 billion to $3 billion. Armstrong World reported its quarterly profit at $52.5 million, or $0.89 per share, up from $24.6 million, or $0.42 per share, in the year-ago period. Excluding items, Armstrong World's earnings came in at $0.86 per share. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.84 per share. 

Cooper Tire &amp; Rubber Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ctb#NYSE">CTB</a>) reported a 61% decline in its third-quarter earnings. Cooper Tire reported its quarterly profit at $17.3 million, or $0.27 per share, versus $44.6 million, or $0.71 per share, in the year-ago period. Its sales surged 19% to $1.05 billion. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.29 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion.

Loews Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/l#NYSE">L</a>) reported a rise in its third-quarter earnings. Loews reported its quarterly profit at $162 million, or $0.40 per share, up from $36 million, or $0.09 per share, in the year-ago period. However, analysts were expecting earnings of $0.66 per share. Its revenue dropped 7.1% to $3.44 billion. Loews' revenue from insurance premiums gained 5.3% to $1.73 billion.

Trex Company Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/trex#NYSE">TREX</a>) reported narrower third-quarter loss. Trex projects current-quarter sales of around $50 to $55 million, versus analysts' estimates of $71 million. Trex reported a quarterly loss of $496,000, or $0.03 per share, versus a year-ago loss of $8.8 million, or $0.58 per share. Excluding certain items, Trex's profit came in at $28,000, versus a year-ago loss of $5 million. However, analysts were expecting a penny per-share loss. Trex's net sales climbed 12% to $67.9 million, versus the company's August view between $65 million and $70 million.

Shaw Group Inc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/shaw#NYSE">SHAW</a>) reported a wider FQ4 net loss on Monday. Shaw Group posted a quarterly loss of $90.3 million, or $1.25 per share, versus a year-ago loss of $24 million, or $0.28 per share, in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the Westinghouse segment, Shaw's loss came in at $0.44 per share. Shaw Group's shares outstanding dropped 15% to 72 million. Its revenue fell to $1.48 billion from $1.72 billion.

CNA Financial Corp (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/cna#NYSE">CNA</a>) swung to a profit in the latest quarter. CNA Financial reported a quarterly profit of $75 million, versus a year-ago loss of $140 million. 

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/bwp#NYSE">BWP</a>) reported a 15% decline in its third-quarter profit. Boardwalk Pipeline reported a quarterly profit at $47.2 million, or 23 cents per unit, versus $55.8 million, or 28 cents per unit, in the year-ago period. Its operating revenue gained 4.4% to $268.9 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of 24 cents per unit on revenue of $276 million. 

Weingarten Realty Investors (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/wri#NYSE">WRI</a>) swung to a Q3 loss on Monday. Weingarten Realty reported a quarterly loss of $33.2 million, versus a year-ago profit of $17.5 million. On a per-share basis, Weingarten Realty's loss, including preferred dividend payments, came in at $0.35 per share, versus earnings of $0.07 per share. Weingarten Realty's recurring funds from operations rose to 47 cents from 44 cents. Its revenue gained 3.3% to $138.6 million. However, analysts were expecting earnings of 9 cents, FFO of 46 cents on $140 million in revenue. 

Honda Motor Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hmc#NYSE">HMC</a>) reported a drop in its net profit for the second quarter. Honda's quarterly net profit dropped 56% to Y60.4 billion, from Y135.9 billion, in the year-ago quarter. However, analysts were expecting a net profit of Y62.6 billion.

Harmony Gold Mining Co (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hmy#NYSE">HMY</a>) reported a strong rise in its Q1 net profit. Harmony Gold's quarterly net profit climbed to 478 million rand, from ZAR102 million, in the year –ago period. Harmony Gold's gold output dropped to 328,162 troy ounces from 336,650 ounces.

Barclays PLC (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/bcs#NYSE">BCS</a>) reported a 7% surge in its net profit for the first nine months. Barclays' net profit rose to 2.65 billion pounds ($4.25 billion), from 2.48 billion pounds, in the year-ago period. Its revenue gained 10% to 25.2 billion pounds. For the third quarter, Barclays' pretax profit surged to 2.4 billion pounds, from 327 million pounds, in the year-ago period. Barclays Capital's income, excluding one-time gain, dropped 15% to 2.25 billion pounds.

Panasonic Corp (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/pcrff#OTC">PCRFF</a>) swung to a net loss for the second quarter. Panasonic posted a quarterly net loss of Y105.8 billion, versus net profit of Y31.0 billion, in the year-earlier period. Its operating profit dipped to Y42.0 billion, from Y85.2 billion. Its revenue declined 6% to Y2.076 trillion from Y2.207 trillion. 

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/mhvyf#OTC">MHVYF</a>) reported a strong rise in its net profit for the six months through September. Mitsubishi Heavy's net profit for the fiscal first half climbed to Y39.89 billion, from Y17.37 billion, in the year-ago period. Its operating profit climbed 13% to Y73.18 billion from Y64.57 billion. Mitsubishi Heavy's revenue dropped 4.7% to Y1.294 trillion from Y1.357 trillion.

Asustek Computer Inc (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/asuuy#OTC">ASUUY</a>) reported upbeat net profit for the third quarter. Asustek Computer's net profit for the period came in at NT$4.68 billion, versus analysts' estimates of NT$4.40 billion. Asustek reported a Q3 net profit of NT$4.21 billion last year. 

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/hnhpf#OTC">HNHPF</a>) reported a 9% drop in its third-quarter net profit. Hon Hai Precision's net profit for the period declined to NT$19.10 billion, from NT$20.98 billion, in the year-ago period. 

Quanta Computer Inc (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/quccf#OTC">QUCCF</a>) reported a 6.7% decline in its third-quarter net profit. Quanta Computer's net profit for the period dropped to NT$5.45 billion, from NT$5.84 billion. However, analysts were expecting a net profit of NT$5.28 billion.

Japan Tobacco Inc (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/japay#OTC">JAPAY</a>) reported a 24% rise in its net profit for the fiscal second quarter. Japan Tobacco's quarterly net profit surged to Y73.1 billion, from Y59.1 billion, in the year-ago period. Its revenue fell 2.8% to Y689.3 billion from Y708.9 billion. Japan Tobacco's operating profit came in at Y121.0 billion. 

Toshiba Corp (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/tosyy#OTC">TOSYY</a>) reported a decline in its net profit for the fiscal second quarter. Toshiba's quarterly net profit dropped 19% to Y22.2 billion from Y27.35 billion. 

Daiichi Sankyo Co (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/dskyf#OTC">DSKYF</a>) reported a 39% drop in its net profit for the three months through September. Daiichi Sankyo's fiscal second-quarter net profit declined to Y11.7 billion, from Y19.1 billion, in the year-earlier period. Its operating profit dropped 36% to Y18.7 billion from Y29.0 billion. Daiichi Sankyo's quarterly revenue fell 7.5% to Y224.4 billion from Y242.5 billion. 

China Railway Group Ltd (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/cwycf#OTC">CWYCF</a>) reported a 49% drop in its third-quarter net profit. China Railway Group's quarterly net profit declined to CNY1.14 billion, from CNY2.22 billion, in the year-ago period, according to Chinese accounting standards. Its revenue gained 14% to CNY112.89 billion from CNY99.10 billion. 

Clariant AG (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/clzny#OTC">CLZNY</a>) reported a 26% decline in its Q3 net profit. Clariant's quarterly net profit declined to CHF81 million, from CHF109 million, in the year-ago period. Its revenue rose to CHF1.87 billion from CHF1.71 billion. However, analysts were expecting a net profit of CHF34.2 million on revenue of CHF1.77 billion.

PT International Nickel Indonesia (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/ptndy#OTC">PTNDY</a>), or INCO, reported a decline in its January to September net profit. INCO's net profit for the period dropped to $319.9 million, from $328.5 million, in the year-ago period. INCO's revenue climbed to $1.0 billion from $947.1 million. INCO's average selling price gained to $19,323 per metric ton from $16,119 per metric ton.

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Quanta Computer Inc (OTC: QUCCF) reported a 6.7% decline in its third-quarter net profit. 

Quanta Computer's net profit for the period dropped to NT$5.45 billion, from NT$5.84 billion. However, analysts were expecting a net profit of NT$5.28 billion.

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