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Zoetis Lifts Revenue, Profit Outlook

Super Micro Computer reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that missed analysts' estimates and announced a 10-for-1 stock split. Revenue more than doubled year-over-year and came in slightly ahead of analysts' expectations, but the company's margins fell as costs rose, holding back profits. Super Micro Computer CEO Charles Liang said the company...

Super Micro Computer Misses Earnings Estimates, Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split

Duke Energy beat second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates on higher rates and sales volumes, as well as favorable weather. The company's Electric Utilities and Infrastructure division posted a 28.2% year-over-year jump in income. Income from Duke Energy's Gas and Infrastructure unit tumbled as costs rose. Duke Energy (DUK) shares advanced...

Duke Energy Swings to a Profit, Benefiting From Higher Rates and Better Weather


				













	Olaplex saw overall sales drop again in its second quarter, although specialty retail was a bright spot. Auntie Anne's Is Launching a Pretzel-inspired Perfume




	The hair care brand’s net sales decreased 4.8 percent to $103.9 million in the three months ended June 30 compared with the same period a year earlier. This was, however, a touch above Wall Street forecasts of $103.7 million.




	Within that, specialty retail sales increased 22.4 percent to $36.4 million; professional decreased 18.4 percent to $33.4 million, and direct-to-consumer fell 11.5 percent to $34.1 million. Net sales increased 7.3 percent in the U.S., primarily due to lapping customer inventory...

Olaplex Revenue Drops 4.8 Percent in Q2

New Jersey State

CoreLogic®, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, released the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI™) and HPI Forecast™ for June 2024. U.S. year-over-year home price gains inched down, reaching 4.7% in June, falling further from the previous month’s 4.9% in what will likely be...

Annual US Home Price Growth Below 5% for Second Consecutive Month as June Home Prices Cool

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Apex, NC Ranks High on "Most Livable Small Cities" List. The Raleigh suburb of Apex has been recognized as one of the most livable small cities in the United States, ranking No. 7 on SmartAsset's nationwide list published on July 11.

North Carolina town ranks as one of nation’s best small cities to call home. Why it’s special

GeekSpin

McDonald’s is grappling with declining sales. Despite aggressive pushes on value menus and promotional deals, the fast-food chain’s efforts to attract budget-conscious customers have fallen short. As inflation continues to pinch household budgets, more consumers are opting to shop at grocery stores rather than indulge in a quick meal at McDonald’s, leaving the latter scrambling […]
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McDonald’s Sales Are Slumping Despite Value Deals

Royal Caribbean Cruises was identified as "best in class" among cruise operators by JPMorgan analysts in a research report Tuesday. The analysts added Royal Caribbean to its Analysts Focus List. JPMorgan noted that Royal Caribbean has said passengers are willing to pay more to travel with the cruise line. Shares...

Royal Caribbean Stock Jumps After JPMorgan's 'Best in Class' Label

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

(CHICAGO) It was only last week when the popular Italian eatery, Buca di Beppo reduced its locations by 20% by closing 13 restaurants across the country. One of those locations was in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park, leaving only one Chicago restaurant remaining -- Yorktown Center in Lombard.

Popular Casual Italian Chain Shuts Down Orland Park Location, Files for Bankruptcy

The 30-year average mortgage rate fell again Monday, to 6.28%. A seven-day decline has pushed the average down to its lowest level since spring 2023. Averages for most other mortgage rates also dipped lower Monday. National Averages of Lenders' Best Mortgage Rates. Loan Type New Purchase. 30-Year Fixed 6.28%. FHA...

Mortgage Rates Plummet to Lowest Level in 16 Months

CVS Health reports second-quarter earnings ahead of the opening bell Wednesday, after its first-quarter results sent the company's stock to its worst day of the year. CVS's Q2 revenue is expected to rise and profit is seen falling from last year, as the pharmacy and health insurer has cited higher medical costs.

What You Need To Know Ahead of CVS Earnings Wednesday

Florida State

Akeena

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

Shares of KFC and Pizza Hut parent Yum! Brands rose Tuesday as the company gave an optimistic view of its value-centric brands like Taco Bell as consumers pull back on discretionary spending. Revenue rose year-over-year, but not quite as much as analysts expected. Same-store sales were lower at KFC and...

Yum! Brands Stock Rises as Value-Focused Consumers Lift Taco Bell Sales

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Kentucky State

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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

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?

The booming adoption of AI is impacting multiple industries and is expected to drive solid revenue growth in the memory chip and cloud markets. Investors can capitalize on these AI-powered growth trends with the help of two attractively valued companies that have received a nice shot in the arm thanks to AI.

2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Make You a Millionaire

Americans seeking relief from high borrowing rates might not have to wait much longer.

A big change could come to the US economy in September

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

TheStreet

Here's what could happen to Amazon shares next.

Analysts rethink Amazon stock price targets after earnings

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Hyatt Hotels Posts Q2 Profit Beat on RevPAR Gain

Hyatt Hotels reported higher-than-expected second-quarter profit as revenue per available room (RevPAR) gained. Comparable system-wide hotels RevPAR increased 4.7% year-over-year, higher than expectations of a 4.0%...

Hyatt Hotels Posts Q2 Profit Beat on RevPAR Gain

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