Chipotle Mexican Grill surprised investors on Wednesday by reporting quarterly earnings and revenue that surpassed analysts’ expectations. The company’s stock initially surged by 13% in after-hours trading before settling around 3% higher. Chipotle’s stock had been down 17% earlier in the month due to concerns about the overall health of the restaurant industry. However, the
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As the job market cools from the rapid growth experienced during the pandemic era, many workers are now facing the prospect of receiving smaller annual raises in 2025. According to a new survey conducted by WTW, a consulting firm, the typical worker is expected to receive a pay raise of 4.1% next year, down from
Deutsche Bank, once a powerhouse in the financial sector, reported a narrower-than-expected loss, ending a 15-quarter profit streak. This loss was attributed to a provision made for an ongoing lawsuit over its Postbank division, which amounted to a staggering 1.3 billion euros. Despite analysts characterizing the results as broadly solid, shares of Deutsche Bank plummeted
The recent data on mortgage interest rates reveals a slight decrease in average contract interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Despite this decrease to 6.82% from 6.87%, the rates are still not enticing enough to prompt potential homebuyers to make a move. While this is the lowest level since February of this year, there is
In a recent report by Bank of America analysts, it was revealed that four of the world’s largest semiconductor equipment manufacturers, such as ASML, have experienced a significant increase in their China revenue since late 2022. The report highlighted that China has ramped up its purchases of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in response to tighter export
Alphabet, the tech giant, experienced a slight decline of 1% in extended trading despite beating both top and bottom line expectations in the second quarter. While the company reported earnings of $1.89 per share on $84.74 billion in revenue, which surpassed consensus estimates of earnings of $1.84 per share on $84.19 billion in revenue, the
Despite data pointing towards a strong U.S. economy, a significant portion of the population holds a different belief. A recent survey conducted by Affirm revealed that approximately 60% of Americans think that the country is currently in a recession. This perception is fueled by rising costs and financial difficulties faced by individuals, leading them to
Tesla is gearing up to announce its second-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday. Analysts surveyed by LSEG are expecting earnings per share of 62 cents and revenue of $24.77 billion. This comes after a turbulent first half of the year for the electric vehicle maker, which included significant layoffs and a decline in vehicle
Recently, bipartisan lawmakers introduced a bill known as the “Pharmacists Fight Back Act” with the aim of addressing the controversial business practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the drug supply chain. The bill intends to tackle issues related to inflated prescription medication prices, unfair reimbursement to pharmacies, and the overall impact on U.S. patients
The housing market has experienced a significant slowdown, with sales of previously owned homes dropping by 5.4% in June compared to May. This decline resulted in 3.89 million units sold on a seasonally adjusted, annualized basis. Sales were also 5.4% lower than the same month last year, marking the slowest sales pace since December. Lawrence