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Consumer caution does not seem to be hurting the Coca-Cola Company. The food and beverage giant released earnings Tuesday (July 23) showing its organic revenues growing 15%, with management still acknowledging some signs of consumer hesitancy. Speaking to analysts on an earnings call, CEO James Quincey discussed consumer behavior during...

Coca-Cola’s Revenues Grow 15% Despite ‘Soft Spots’ Among Consumers

Hein Schumacher, CEO of Unilever, discusses the consumer goods giant's first-half results.

Good volume growth but subdued pricing in the first half: Unilever CEO

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(Reuters) - Lamb Weston forecast its annual sales and profit below analysts' expectations on Wednesday, as higher prices of its frozen food products begin to hurt volumes, sending its shares plunging more than 20% in early trading.

Frozen food supplier Lamb Weston provides dour annual forecasts on weak demand

(Reuters) - AT&T exceeded market expectations for wireless subscriber additions in the second quarter as the telecom operator's higher-tier unlimited plans attracted customers, sending its shares up 4.8% on Wednesday.

AT&T beats estimates for subscriber additions on demand for higher-priced plans

(Reuters) -Chipotle Mexican Grill surpassed Wall Street estimates for quarterly sales and profit on Wednesday as demand for its rice bowls and burritos held up even as prices increased.

Chipotle tops quarterly estimates, warns of margin pressure going forward

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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

UPS shares tumbled Tuesday after the shipping giant reported second-quarter profits plunged over 30% from a year ago and missed analysts' estimates. The company, and its shipping rival FedEx, have seen demand fall amid a pullback from pandemic highs for package deliveries. UPS also narrowed its revenue outlook and lowered...

UPS Stock Dives as Profits Drop Over 30%

CNBC's Becky Quick reports on the company's quarterly earnings results.

GM beats on top and bottom lines in Q2

Six senators are asking the Justice Department and the Federal Communications Commission to consider challenging a deal that would allow T-Mobile to use part U.S. Cellular's wireless spectrum. New letter from lawmakers says consumers could be charged billions more from higher-priced carriers with lower-prices carriers combining. Lawmakers also ask the...

Warren sounds alarm on T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular deal with Justice Department, FCC

Mark Mobius, Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund chairman, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the impact of the current political shakeup on the markets.

Gold long-term 'will continue to do well', says Mark Mobius

A U.K. Treasury department spokesperson said the government will set out plans to regulate "buy now, pay later" plans "shortly." This echoed comments from Tulip Siddiq, the new economic secretary to the U.K. Treasury, to Parliament earlier in the week. U.K. BNPL legislation has faced multiple setbacks, not least because...

Britain will soon lay out new plans to regulate 'buy now, pay later' firms like Klarna after delays

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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?

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

United Parcel Service on Tuesday reported profit and revenue for the second quarter that came in below expectations. It also cut its 2024 revenue guidance to approximately $93 billion, revised from a previous forecast for as much as $94.5 billion. Weak freight demand and soft pricing in the shipping sector...

UPS shares fall 12%, post worst day on record after earnings miss and guidance cut

In June, unemployment inched up a little bit higher to 4.1% from 4% in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Altogether, 6.8 million people are out of a job, which means millions are currently looking for their next role. If you're job searching yourself, remember that sending out...

When you're job-seeking, don't think 'I have to send out 100 applications a week,' says expert—do this instead

Shares of Ford fell more than 11% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the automaker reported much weaker than expected earnings. The company said it was compelled to set aside more money to cover the cost of repairing customers’ vehicles.

Ford keeps having to repair customers’ new cars and trucks. Its profit is plunging and its stock tumbled

Health authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are on high alert following the latest flare-up of the deadly Nipah virus. The Nipah virus is considered one of the most dangerous pathogens circulating in the wild. First identified 25 years ago in Malaysia, Nipah is estimated to have a...

India is on alert after a fresh outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus. Here’s what you need to know

Singapore is the world's safest city for tourists, according to new research by Forbes Advisor. The study, which analyzed factors such as crime, healthcare quality and risks of natural disasters, ascribed safety scores from 0 to 100 — with the safest cities receiving the lowest scores. Based on the...

An Asian city is named the safest destination in the world for travelers

A tanker carrying 1.4 million liters of industrial fuel capsized off the coast of Philippines, leading to one casualty and a vast oil spill, local authorities said Thursday. Sixteen other crew members were rescued. The incident comes amid a deluge of rain and heavy winds as Typhoon Gaemi — known...

Philippines battles to contain oil spill as tanker sinks, leaving one dead

(Reuters) - Ford Motors' shares tumbled over 13% to a near six-month low on Thursday after the automaker missed second-quarter profit estimates, as it struggles with quality-related costs and stiff competition in its EV business.

Ford slips as higher costs, EV unit take a toll on profit growth

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Keurig Dr Pepper earnings meet estimates as higher prices fuel U.S. soda sales

Keurig Dr Pepper's second-quarter earnings and revenue met Wall Street's expectations. The company's U.S. coffee division struggled, while its domestic refreshment division saw higher sales, thanks...

Keurig Dr Pepper earnings meet estimates as higher prices fuel U.S. soda sales

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