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Shares in LVMH fell in early Frankfurt trading on Wednesday, as sales growth posted by the luxury goods group failed to impress investors, following a string of strong results from rivals and recent price gains.

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Luxury giant LVMH eked a small gain in 2024 sales, underwhelming investors following buoyant results from rivals that signalled a turnaround for the sector

LVMH has announced its results for fiscal 2024. The French luxury conglomerate said that reported sales dipped 2 percent to €84.7 billion (+1 percent in organic terms), due to a ‘challenging economic and geopolitical environment’.

Luxury giant LVMH is "seriously considering" bulking up its production capacities in the United States, CEO Bernard Arnault said on Tuesday, praising a "wind of optimism" in the country that contrasted with the "cold shower" of potentially higher corporate taxes in France.

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The e-commerce giant said it is cutting a small number of roles after a routine evaluation of its team structures and ability to “move fast.”

The "Magnificent 7" are set to dominate earnings focus in the coming week, as five of these tech giants are due to report, though there are still a number of other big names releasing results. Tesla (TSLA),

Bernard Arnault, the mastermind behind the LVMH conglomerate, which includes luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Sephora, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree from École Polytechnique in Paris.