Autodesk is a global leader in design software that provides tools and solutions to professionals in various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media. The company specializes in creating software that enables users to design, visualize, and simulate their ideas, enhancing productivity and collaboration throughout the design process. Autodesk's flagship products include AutoCAD, Revit, and Maya, which help users translate creative concepts into detailed plans and 3D models. Committed to innovation, Autodesk also focuses on cloud-based solutions and sustainability, empowering users to tackle complex challenges and improve operational efficiency in their projects. Read More
Wall Street stumbled midday Friday, shaken by a fresh wave of trade war fears after President Donald Trump proposed aggressive new tariffs on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Pro bono marketing program to advance corporate innovation for resilient housing worldwide.GLOUCESTER, Mass. - May 6, 2025 - PRLog -- ABM for Good™, launched in January 2025 to bring the power of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) to mission-driven non-profit organizations, announced today that it has selected Build Change for its first project. The partnership aims to accelerate Build Change's efforts to expand strategic corporate partnerships and drive greater innovation and impact through resilient housing solutions worldwide.Build Change, a global leader in disaster-resilient housing and post-disaster reconstruction, will collaborate with ABM for Good to identify and engage corporate partners best aligned with Build Change's mission, technology, and scalable solutions."As we look to deepen our engagement with the private sector, the expertise and innovative thinking from ABM for Good™ comes at the perfect time," said Monica Schroeder, VP Global Engagement of Build Change. "We're excited to partner in launching this proven commercial strategy into the nonprofit sector and help scale it with mission-driven organizations that need to collaborate more than ever.""We've had great success working with top firms including IBM, Autodesk, Cisco, and Holcim to improve housing and quality of life," said Juan Caballero, CEO of Build Change. "Today, as we move into the next era for tech- and AI-enabled resilience for housing, home-based businesses, and schools, we look forward to further strengthening corporate partnerships that can protect lives and livelihoods worldwide.This initiative marks a significant step for ABM for Good, whose mission is to bring proven B2B marketing strategies to the social sector in ways that build capacity, increase funding, and foster long-term partnerships."Build Change is exactly the kind of organization we created ABM for Good to support and prove the value of Account-Based Marketing in the nonprofit sector," said Rob Leavitt, Co-founder and CEO of ABM for Good. "They are addressing critical challenges in the world with a proven, scalable approach and 20 years of success in extremely difficult circumstances. We are honored to help amplify their voice and fuel their growth with the right corporate partners."Both organizations see this as a foundation for future collaborations and a model for how ABM can serve the greater good for nonprofit organizations in sustainability, civic engagement and community development.About Build ChangeBuild Change is the global leader in systems change for resilient housing. Our engineers, builders, coders, policy advocates, and leading partners are providing urgently needed housing solutions in the world's most disaster-prone countries. Shifting power to families since 2004, Build Change has safeguarded over $5.2 billion in housing infrastructure assets across Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, improving the lives of over 1.4 million people by building new or retrofitting more than 282,000 buildings, at a cost of $51 per safer person.Learn more at www.buildchange.org or follow us on X and LinkedIn.About ABM for GoodABM for Good™ connects experienced marketing professionals with nonprofit organizations, enabling them to drive greater funding, influence, and impact in areas including civic engagement, community development, and sustainability. Leveraging the power of Account-Based Marketing, ABM for Good provides practical expertise to help eligible nonprofits increase awareness, deepen engagement, and accelerate innovation with their most important audiences, supporters, and partners.Learn more at www.abmforgood.org or follow us on LinkedIn.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
Design software company Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 15.2% year on year to $1.63 billion. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $1.73 billion at the midpoint, 1.6% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.29 per share was 6.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street edges higher as GOP tax bill clears the House and bond yields ease, helping investors shake off prior losses while digesting mixed May business activity data.
A strategist said that, against the backdrop of trade policy uncertainty, it is prudent to keep tactical asset allocations closer to benchmarks than when there is more economic clarity.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
Large-cap stocks have the power to shape entire industries thanks to their size and widespread influence.
With such vast footprints, however, finding new areas for growth is much harder than for smaller, more agile players.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
