Chili’s has experienced a significant turnaround in its revenue growth, with same-store sales climbing nearly 15% in its latest quarter. The success can be attributed to an effective ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer. Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, believes that the chain’s recent strong performance is a culmination
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Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, fell short of both revenue and net income expectations for the June quarter of 2024. The company reported revenue of 243.24 billion Chinese yuan, missing the expected 249.05 billion yuan. Similarly, net income stood at 24.27 billion yuan, lower than the estimated 26.91 billion yuan. The revenue was up by
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund recently announced a first-half profit of 1.48 trillion kroner, with the bulk of the gains attributed to the robust returns on its investments in technology stocks. The Government Pension Fund Global, touted as the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, revealed that it had a value of 17.75 trillion kroner by the
Recent market volatility has caused UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti to express concerns about the possibility of a recession in the United States. Despite the sharp sell-offs in global equities and the weak economic data coming out of the U.S., Ermotti believes that a recession may not be imminent, but a slowdown is definitely a possibility.
Home Depot recently released its quarterly results, surpassing expectations. However, the company anticipates weaker sales in the second half of the year due to factors such as high interest rates and consumer uncertainty affecting demand. This article will delve into the details of Home Depot’s performance, the challenges it faces, and the broader economic context
HelloFresh, a German meal kit company, experienced a surge in its stock prices after reporting a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter. The company’s ready-to-eat meals segment also witnessed rapid growth, contributing to the positive outcome. However, despite these favorable results, HelloFresh has faced challenges over the past year, leading to a significant decline in
On Monday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer provided a recap of the key moments during the “Morning Meeting” livestream. The U.S. stock market showed mixed results as Wall Street prepared for major inflation data to be released later in the week. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite saw gains of 0.4%
Restaurant Brands International reported better-than-expected revenue for the quarter, driven by impressive sales at Tim Hortons and the company’s international restaurants. Despite this positive news, the earnings per share fell slightly short of analysts’ expectations. CEO Josh Kobza acknowledged the company’s solid performance relative to key competitors in major markets, but emphasized the need for
Under Armour surprised analysts with their first quarter results, reporting better numbers than expected despite a drop in sales. The company’s earnings per share of 1 cent adjusted outperformed the anticipated loss of 8 cents. Revenue also exceeded predictions, reaching $1.18 billion compared to the projected $1.15 billion. This positive outcome reflected the company’s ability
E.l.f. Beauty’s success story continues to unfold as the cosmetics retailer exceeded quarterly estimates yet again, reporting a remarkable 50% surge in sales. The company’s sales reached $324.5 million in the fiscal first quarter, prompting an upward revision of its full-year guidance. This growth trend follows a remarkable 76% increase in the same period last