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Chelsea Finances 2021/22

The Swiss Ramble • 648 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
💰 Finance Economics Sports Ownership Revenue Expenses
  1. Chelsea's 2021/22 season saw highs and lows, including finishing 3rd in the Premier League and winning UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.
  2. New ownership led by Todd Boehly saw a record £481m revenue for Chelsea, with a reduced pre-tax loss of £122m.
  3. Revenue increase was boosted by fans returning to the stadium, resulting in higher match day and commercial revenues, although broadcasting revenue fell due to specific reasons.

Paris Saint-Germain Finances 2021/22

The Swiss Ramble • 471 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🎾 Sports Finances Team performance Expenses Investments
  1. Paris Saint-Germain's finances show a significant loss despite an increase in revenue and profit from player sales.
  2. The team experienced a substantial rise in operating expenses and faced challenges with compliance to UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations.
  3. PSG's revenue improved mainly in commercial areas, but broadcasting revenue decreased due to poor Champions League performance and deferred income.

Luton Town Finances 2022/23

The Swiss Ramble • 216 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
💰 Finance Football Financial results Expenses
  1. Luton Town achieved historic success by being promoted to the top flight of English football for the first time
  2. Despite operating on a low budget, Luton Town faced a notable increase in expenses due to promotion bonuses
  3. Revenue growth for Luton Town in 2022/23 was mainly driven by a significant increase in commercial income
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Affirm's Earnings: Funding Costs Soar 223% Year Over Year

Fintech Business Weekly • 126 implied HN points • 28 May 23
💰 Finance Earnings Funding Loans Expenses
  1. Affirm's funding costs increased by 223% year over year due to rising rates and increased funding debt.
  2. Affirm's revenue saw a modest increase, with interest income and virtual card revenue offsetting declines in other areas.
  3. Households are facing declining financial well-being, with expenses outpacing income and savings dwindling.

#157 - Nature Is Healing

Below the Line from Kevin LaBuz • 10 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
💼 Business E-commerce Consumer behavior Expenses Industry Trends
  1. E-commerce industry growth is uneven post-pandemic, with larger companies thriving while smaller ones struggle.
  2. Second quarter outlook for e-commerce shows signs of improvement, but uncertainty remains for full-year guidance.
  3. Consumer behavior is shifting towards more value-focused spending, with customers trading down on discretionary items.

Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash

Dr.John B’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 26 Apr 24
💰 Finance Technology Investment Markets Earnings Expenses
  1. Meta loses $200 billion in value due to increased spending and investment forecasts, particularly for boosting artificial intelligence tools.
  2. Despite strong quarterly results, including a significant increase in revenue and profit, the market reacted negatively to Meta's plans of heavy spending on AI.
  3. Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes the long-term potential of AI for Meta, but investors remain skeptical about the company's ability to effectively monetize new AI services and generate revenue.