Columbus, OH

On Tuesday, Wolfe Research initiated coverage on DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:DASH) stock with an Outperform rating and a price target of $130.00. The research firm's positive stance is rooted in the company's robust fundamental outlook for the current and following year. The core U.S. restaurant business of DoorDash is experiencing strong demand trends, and both unit economics and purchase frequency are on the rise.

DoorDash stock boosted by strong demand and expansion potential - Wolfe Research

Nokia said its comparable operating profit declined to 423 million euros ($462 million) in the second quarter, down by nearly a third from the 619 million euros posted in the same period of last year. "The most significant impact was the challenging year-ago comparison period which saw the peak of...

Nokia shares slide 8% after posting lowest quarterly net sales figure since 2015

Walmart's sales are growing faster than expectations. The company is leveraging data to help grow profits, which is an important trend to watch. Business is good, and investors are more bullish than they've been in over a decade. Shares of retail giant Walmart (WMT 0.74%) were up 28.8% in the...

Why Walmart Stock Jumped 29% in the First Half of 2024

On Thursday, Stifel, a financial services firm, revised its stock price target for Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ), reducing it to $480 from the previous target of $565. Despite the adjustment, the firm maintains a Buy rating on the stock. The reevaluation follows Domino's announcement that it has withdrawn its long-term unit...

Stifel cuts Domino's Pizza stock target, maintains Buy on unit growth guidance

FTI Consulting Inc. is projecting that US online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of nearly 10 percent from last year, according to the firm’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The firm’s Retail & Consumer Products practice, which conducted analysis for the report, expects US e-commerce sales to account for 22.7 percent of retail market share in 2024, compared with 21.6 percent in 2023.

US Online Retail Sales Projected to Climb to $1.2 Trillion in 2024

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Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said Thursday there is "much more price sensitivity" across U.S. income groups and not just low-income consumers, highlighting its sensitivity to broad shifts in consumer demand.

PepsiCo feels squeeze as financial pressure spreads from low-income consumers

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Burnsville, MN

Today on the Restaurant Daily podcast, we have an update on restaurant traffic trends, including some good news. Fast-food traffic declined 2.3% in the second quarter, as concern over prices kept customers away. But that was also an improvement from the 3.5% decline in the first quarter. The exact reason for the improvement is uncertain.

Restaurant traffic trends, the return of Steak and Ale, and mourning Naomi Pomeroy

Anika Jindal

The type of gasoline you use matters most when it comes to keeping your car running. While most gas stations claim to provide high-quality fuel, not all gasoline is created equally. You should avoid some gas brands that can ruin your car.

Worst Gas Brands That Can Ruin Your Car

Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) went public via a direct listing on March 10, 2021, and its stock opened at $64.50. Investors were initially impressed by the gaming platform's rapid growth, and its stock hit an all-time high of $134.72 on Nov. 19, 2021. However, Roblox's stock now trades more than 70%...

1 Growth Stock Down 70% to Buy Right Now

Austin, TX

Darden Restaurants Inc., parent to such casual-dining chains as Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, has agreed to buy Chuy's Holdings Inc. in a $605 million deal, the company said Wednesday. Orlando, Fla.-based Darden, which last acquired the fine-dining Ruth’s Chris Steak House a year ago, and...

Olive Garden parent Darden agrees to buy Chuy’s in $605M deal

Panera Bread is adding more menu items to its newly revamped menu — this time, a lineup of avocado toast, a spicy grilled chicken sandwich, and a new grilled cheese join the evolving menu at the St. Louis-based fast-casual chain. Panera is also bringing back sesame seed and blueberry...

Panera Bread brings back the bagels that were discontinued during its menu revamp

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The media streaming platform managed to perform better than expected for its Q2 2024 reporting period. As another quarter of the year passes by, more companies begin to report their earnings, with the latest being Netflix (NFLX). The media streaming platform managed to beat expectations for both revenue and EPS.

Netflix (NFLX) Q2 2024 earnings results beat revenue and EPS expectations

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

Just look at that beautiful pup! Lima is an adorable 5-month-old Husky who is smart, friendly, and a total sweetheart. It’s hard to believe this sweet girl was brought to FAAS after being abandoned in a grocery store parking lot, tied to a pole with an electrical cord used as a leash. She was just a few months old.

Lima is Looking for Love

Charlotte, NC

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, a fast-casual burger restaurant chain from the celebrity chef, officially opened its first traditional unit in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. “I think that Charlotte is a great American city,” said Flay of the new unit’s location. The store will serve as headquarters, training center, and test kitchen for the brand as it moves further into the franchising space.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay opens first traditional unit in Charlotte, N.C.

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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Domino’s positive Q2 same-store sales are offset by lackluster international performance

Although Domino’s Pizza reported 4.8% same-store sales growth for the second quarter ended June 16, the company’s stock took a 14% nosedive after failing to meet...

Domino’s positive Q2 same-store sales are offset by lackluster international performance

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