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UnitedHealth Group stock is higher Tuesday after the insurance giant beat expectations for its second quarter. Here's what you need to know.

Is UnitedHealth Group Stock a Buy After Earnings?

Chipotle's second-quarter results showed some of the best numbers restaurant investors have ever seen, initially exciting the market. But management also highlighted a couple of negative trends that have investors treading more cautiously than they did a few months ago. On June 18, restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG -1.95%)...

After Its 50-for-1 Stock Split Last Month, Here Are the Major Takeaways From Chipotle's Latest Earnings Call

McDonald's reported second-quarter earnings below what analysts had projected Monday, as comparable sales declined from last year. Revenue was flat year-over-year despite analysts projecting growth, while profits fell about 12%. The chain's recent "$5 Meal Deal" promotion has reportedly provided a boost to sales, but the launch date means it...

McDonald's Earnings Miss as Higher Prices Drive Sales, Foot Traffic Lower

McDonald’s posted a 1% decline in global comparable sales for Q2 2024 compared to an 11.7% increase in the year-ago quarter, the company said in a Monday press release. U.S. comps were down 0.7% compared to an increase of 10.3% in the prior year’s period. The U.S. comps...

McDonald’s posts first decline in US comp sales since 2020

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Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

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Outside of NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) recent share price going stratospheric, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been a Wall Street darling since the company IPO’d in May 1997 at a split adjusted price of $.07. Today, Amazon stock trades for $182.68, which means that stock is up over 187072.13% since May 1997, turning every $1000 invested into […]
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Amazon Stock (AMZN) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030

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For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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Fond Du Lac, WI

Mercury Marine is laying off around 1,700 hourly employees in Fond du Lac, according to a spokesperson. The company is hitting the brakes with “short-term layoffs,” which will see workers lose eight weeks of work, split into two-week chunks. This move has certainly caught many by surprise.

A Wisconsin company is laying off thousands of workers

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Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Redbox, the iconic movie rental company with over 34,000 locations nationwide, has announced the closure of its operations following its parent company's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision has left many of its loyal users saddened, marking the end of an era for physical media enthusiasts.

A rental company with 34,000 locations has closed its doors

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Town Talks

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

TheStreet

With stocks wavering amid big tech weakness, Wall Street faces its sternest test of the year this week.

Stock Market Today: Stocks end mixed amid 'make-or-break' week for markets

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

The 2024 Summer Olympics take place in and around Paris through August 11. Businesses in the apparel, fashion, travel, and media industries stand to feel impact from the event. Nike and Ralph Lauren are among companies that have designed products that will be used by competitors in the Olympics. Airbnb...

5 Companies Feeling the Impact of the Paris Olympics

The Motley Fool

Two very different companies, but two great investment opportunities.

2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now

Shares of insurance company Enstar fell Monday after it agreed to be acquired by Sixth Street for $5.1 billion, or $338 per share. The per-share price is less than Enstar's closing price on Friday. Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's firm, Liberty Strategic Capital, is part of the group that agreed...

This Insurance Company Agreed to Be Taken Private. Investors Don't Like the Deal

It wasn't easy to double in 2024, but these three stocks made it happen. They might be able to do it again.

3 Stocks That Can Double Again in 2024

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Dianna Carney

Hammy and Cheyanne, two miniature poodles, are in search of their forever home. Weighing 6.3lb and 6.4lb respectively, these sweet pups are a bonded pair with a sad past. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, shares their story, explaining that "Hammy & Cheyanne are cruelty case pups that are a bonded pair. They're from a rural area in Texas. These are a pair of sweet little pups that are in need of a fresh start together!"

Meet The Sweet Little Dogs Who Are Looking For Love

Amazon is Wall Street's top Dow stock and it's cheap, analysts say.

Why Amazon Stock Is the Biggest Bargain After Amazon Prime Day

A new report showed while the economy continued to demonstrate strength, underlying weakness in consumer spending could slow it down. Shoppers have become more price sensitive, cutting down on discretionary purchases or substituting for cheaper items. Depleted savings and rising debt levels are also weighing consumers down. Some economists are...

US Consumers Are Increasingly ‘Tapped Out’

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McDonald's Stock Is Rising After an Earnings Miss. Here's Why.

McDonald's stock rose in intraday trading Monday even as the fast-food giant's second-quarter earnings fell short of analyst expectations. McDonald's leadership said in Monday's earnings call...

McDonald's Stock Is Rising After an Earnings Miss. Here's Why.

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