In 2023, pharmacy sale prices fell to an average of 84% of sales excluding VAT, reflecting market adjustments amid rising costs and interest rates. Despite this decline, the number of transactions increased by 8%, indicating ongoing interest in pharmacy acquisitions, particularly for those with sales over €2 million. The market is expected to remain active into 2024 as demographics prompt retirements and potential rate cuts emerge.
Toyota reported a 20% drop in operating profit to 1.16 trillion yen in Q3 2024, marking its first decline in two years due to production challenges and market issues in Japan and the U.S. The company faces intensified competition from Chinese brands, impacting its margins and market share.In response, Toyota plans to reduce incentives and improve production, with a revised annual forecast of 10.85 million vehicles. Despite these challenges, it maintained its full-year profit outlook at 4.3 trillion yen, which positively influenced its stock performance.
The Nasdaq led a significant sell-off in US stocks, dropping 2.7% after earnings reports from Meta and Microsoft raised concerns about rising AI costs impacting profitability. The S&P 500 and Dow also recorded monthly losses, ending a five-month gain streak. Despite initial worries, Amazon's stock rose after it exceeded revenue and earnings expectations, while Apple shares fell slightly due to a one-time charge. Investors are awaiting the upcoming jobs report and the Federal Reserve's policy decision next week.
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