Starbucks reports surprise drop in same-store sales; shares tumble
Starbucks on Tuesday reported a fall in same-store sales for the first time in about three years as it battled weak demand for its…
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McDonald’s posts rare profit miss as customers turn picky
McDonald’s (MCD.N), missed quarterly profit estimates for the first time in two years as budget-conscious consumers looked…
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Caterpillar warns of weaker sales as machinery demand cools
Caterpillar (CAT.N), opens new tab warned of a sales fall in the current quarter after reporting a small decline in first-quarter…
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Netflix to stop reporting subscriber tally as streaming wars cool
Netflix opens a new tab on Thursday unexpectedly announced that it will stop reporting subscriber numbers…
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Best Buy thrives in holiday quarter on discounts, paid memberships
Best Buy (BBY.N), opens new tab posted a smaller drop in fourth-quarter sales than expected and beat profit estimates on Thursday…
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Lowe’s sees steeper drop in annual sales as DIY demand stumbles
Lowe’s Cos (LOW.N) on Tuesday projected a bigger drop in annual same-store sales than previously expected, as inflation-hit consumers cut spending…
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Burger King drags sales at parent Restaurant Brands as spending softens
Restaurant Brands International (QSR.TO) missed market estimates for quarterly sales on Friday as lingering inflation pinched spending at its…
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Yum Brands results beat as Taco Bell promotions draw customers
Yum Brands (YUM.N) topped Wall Street estimates for third-quarter results on Wednesday as a reboot of popular menu items at Taco Bell and promotional deals at KFC pulled in more budget-strapped customers looking for cheaper restaurant meals. The company has banked on aggressive promotions and limited-time offers to drive demand, with the return of the…
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Norwegian Cruise downgrades 2023 profit target on higher costs, Israel war
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH.N) on Wednesday warned of a hit to its annual profit from elevated costs and booking disruptions due to the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict and a lingering impact of the wildfires in Maui. A post-pandemic uptick in demand for cruises was overshadowed by higher food and labor expenses, hurting the cruise operator…
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Chipotle beats results estimates as demand defies high prices
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG.N) surpassed market expectations for quarterly results on Thursday, as unwavering demand for its burritos and rice bowls and a strong boost from limited-time promotions helped defy a broader weakness in the restaurant industry. Dining traffic has slowed across the industry, but Chipotle’s wildly popular Carne Asada protein returned to menus in…
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