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Texas Instruments Quarterly Sales Top Analysts’ Estimates

(Bloomberg) — Texas Instruments Inc. reported first-quarter revenue that beat analysts’ estimates, helped by customers stocking up on components to avoid potential supply disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. It also forecast sales that exceeded some Wall Street expectations.Chief Executive Officer Rich Templeton made a rare appearance on an earnings conference call to emphasize that the company will keep plants running and maintain spending on research and new production. The chipmaker also stuck to its pledge to return free cash flow to investors though share buybacks and dividends. The stock rose in extended trading.First-quarter net income fell to $1.17 billion, …read more […]

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Boeing names CFO to manage new group overseeing key operations

Boeing said on Tuesday it was naming chief financial officer Greg Smith to oversee a newly formed group that will consolidate several key operational areas. Smith will oversee enterprise operations, finance and strategy and will oversee manufacturing, supply chain and operations, finance, enterprise performance, strategy, enterprise services and administration effective May 1. Boeing said Smith is tasked with restoring “production and supply chain health as Boeing and the broader aerospace industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.” …read more […]