U.S. cruise operators' recovery runs into rough weather as labor crisis worsens
Andrea Mather’s plans for a long-awaited summer cruise around the Hawaiian islands with her financial analyst husband unraveled after her booking with Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCLH.N) Pride of America was canceled due to a staffing shortage.
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July 20, 2022Lululemon raises full-year forecasts, unaffected by inflation, China curbs
Lululemon Athletica (LULU.O) on Thursday raised its full-year revenue and profit forecasts on strong demand for athleisure, and said the impact from COVID-19-related lockdowns in China was modest and more than offset by strength in other regions.
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June 2, 2022Royal Caribbean signals slow summer demand in Europe as Ukraine crisis weighs
Royal Caribbean Group (RCL.N) on Thursday flagged slow summer demand for European cruises due to the Ukraine crisis, after a dull first quarter as it reeled under a resurgence in COVID infections in some parts of the world.
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May 5, 2022Domino's expects sales pressure to persist after drop in first quarter
Domino’s Pizza Inc (DPZ.N) missed quarterly sales estimates on Thursday and warned staffing shortages and inflation would pressure its business further into the year, sending the fast-food chain’s shares down 5%.
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April 28, 2022Lululemon forecasts strong 2022, plans selective price hikes
Lululemon Athletica (LULU.O) on Tuesday forecast full-year profit and revenue above estimates as demand for athletic wear remains consistent even as people return to offices, and said it plans selective price increases on some of its products.
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March 29, 2022Uber, Lyft drivers consider quitting as pain at the gas pump grows
A number of Uber and Lyft drivers are considering quitting the app-based ride-hailing platforms as fueling up becomes costlier, with some calling the newly announced surcharges “insulting”.
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March 18, 2022DoorDash revenue beats as food-delivery boom continues, shares soar 24%
DoorDash Inc reported quarterly revenue on Wednesday that beat estimates as food delivery demand showed no sign of slowing, indicating ordering habits have changed permanently, sending the company’s shares up 24% after the bell.
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February 16, 2022High prices spell no demand problem for resurgent Uber and Lyft
Uber and Lyft are emerging from the pandemic as leaner, lower-cost companies with a long-elusive operating profit and the unexpected power to raise prices without alienating riders.