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McDonald's and Starbucks blame the Israel-Hamas war for slower sales — and the recovery might take a while
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:23:22 GMT
The Israel-Hamas war and related boycotts hurt Starbucks' and McDonald's sales in the latest quarter.
Mortgage rates jump back over 7% as stronger economic data rolls in
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 17:13:40 GMT
Mortgage rates crossed over 7% for the first time since December, making homes less affordable just ahead of the spring housing market.
New Macy's CEO Tony Spring looks to revive a 166-year-old retailer fighting for relevance
Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:01 GMT
As department store operator Macy's gets a new leader in Tony Spring, it's contending with slowing sales, activist investors and an aging customer base.
McDonald’s revenue misses estimates as Middle East conflict weighs on quarterly sales
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:26:56 GMT
McDonald's fourth-quarter earnings beat expectations, but sales in its international markets lagged.
Novo Nordisk parent to buy Catalent for $16.5 billion to expand Wegovy supply
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:52:46 GMT
Catalent is the main supplier of fill-finish work, which involves filling and packaging syringes and injection pens, for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. 
McDonald's is promising its 'Best Burger.' Now the chain will see if diners buy more of them
Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:07:37 GMT
McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. are now serving improved versions of the chain's famous burgers, and the company hopes the move will unlock sales growth.
Why Shari Redstone is trying to sell Paramount — and why she needs the right deal
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:36:16 GMT
Personal and financial motivations for Shari Redstone have added complexity to discussions regarding the sale of Paramount.
LVMH takes aim at $30 billion watch market with high-end, reinvented pieces
Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:00:01 GMT
The luxury giant now has 10 watch brands, including TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith.
Fourth-quarter earnings are shaping up to be the best of 2023, but there's a catch
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:06:38 GMT
Almost halfway into earnings season, profits are clearly coming in far better than anybody expected.
A year after bankruptcy concerns, Carvana is leaner and ready for its Wall Street redemption
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:32:18 GMT
Carvana over the last 18 months aggressively restructured its operations and debt amid bankruptcy concerns to pivot from growth to cost-cutting.
NFL reminds teams they can't bet on sports during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:39:17 GMT
The NFL is trying to tamp down potential gambling by team personnel as it holds its first ever Super Bowl in Las Vegas.
Manufacturing and construction are hiring — but there aren't enough people trained to fill the jobs
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:55:46 GMT
Manufacturing and construction companies will be struggling to fill all their available jobs in the coming years, and are getting creative with training.
Spotify renews deal with podcaster Joe Rogan, will put show on other platforms
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:48:28 GMT
Spotify has settled a multiyear deal with podcast host and comedian Joe Rogan, allowing his show to be available on other platforms.
Ford's hybrid vehicle sales surge to offset EV decline in January
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:19:48 GMT
Ford started the year with a slight increase in sales, led by a jump for hybrid vehicles, which offset an 11% decline for all-electric cars and trucks.
A Goldman Sachs-backed electricity firm is making a play to reach more Americans’ homes
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:07:45 GMT
Rhythm Energy calls itself the biggest independent green energy provider in Texas and says it operates autonomously from Goldman's private equity fund.
Wall Street is watching for a $10 billion domestic box office in 2026. Disney could get it there
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:38:19 GMT
While franchise-rich movies slates are on the docket for 2024 and 2025, Wall Street doesn't foresee ticket sales exceeding $10 billion domestically until 2026.
Bristol Myers Squibb results top estimates as new drugs post strong sales growth 
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:39:22 GMT
Bristol Myers Squibb also issued its full-year 2024 forecast, which was generally in line with expectations.
Activist pushes Mattel to fix American Girl, Fisher-Price brands or sell them off
Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:01:40 GMT
Mattel shares trade at the same levels they did more than 20 years ago, but jumped on the news.
Peloton shares plummet 24% as fitness company gives dismal outlook
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:26:15 GMT
Peloton has made some progress in its turnaround plan, but the fitness company is expecting more dark days ahead after failing to reach a number of goals.
Wilson tennis racket maker Amer Sports rises 3% in tepid market debut
Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:42:18 GMT
Amer Sports, the athletic company behind the Wilson tennis racket and Arc'teryx, debuted on the public markets Thursday after pricing its IPO at a discount.

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