Japan’s Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
Sony reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter, even as the Japanese entertainment company warned of a negative impact from the earthquake that hit southwestern Kumamoto earlier this week.
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Sony said its profit rose 32% in the first three months of its financial year. The growth came mainly from strong sales of its video games. At the same time, Sony warned that a recent earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan, might hurt its business. The exact size of any damage from the quake is still unknown.
Why it matters
It shows how a big company can earn more even while facing possible problems from natural disasters. Readers who enjoy games or invest in big firms can see how both success and risk coexist.
- What caused Sony's profit to go up?
- Higher demand for its video games drove the profit increase.
- What uncertain effect does the earthquake have on Sony?
- Sony says the quake in Kumamoto might harm its business, but the damage is not yet clear.
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Japan’s Sony sees profit grow on demand for games, but quake damage still unclear
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