Early current quarter App Store data is promising for Apple's key growth business

Early current-quarter App Store data is promising for Apple's key growth business

Bank of America said its estimates of 13% full-year revenue growth for Apple's services unit could "end up as conservative if App Store strength persists."

CNBC - 8h

Utah becomes first state to pass app store age verification law

Utah passed a bill on Wednesday that will require app stores to verify users' ages and receive parental consent for minors to download applications, making the Beehive State the first in the ...

The Hill - 4h

Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps

Apple said in August that the Vision Pro had 2,500 apps. According to one firm's analysis, fewer than 1,900 remain active.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter

The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...

The Hill - 6d

The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says

The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.

CNBC - 6d

Texas Roadhouse gets off to slower current quarter start. But nothing it can't handle

This short-term headwind creates a long-term opportunity.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs

The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Apple promises to fix dictation bug that replaces ‘racist’ with ‘Trump’

Glitch comes as iPhone maker seeks to shore up its relationship with the US president

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Flu vaccine this season may be poorly matched, early CDC data suggests

Lab tests suggest a strain of the flu virus circulating this season may not be "well-recognized" by the flu vaccine.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Joann closing all of its remaining stores and going out of business

Fabric and crafts retailer Joan is closing all of its remaining stores after failing to find a buyer that would keep them open.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Financially Frayed Joann Unravels and Will Close its Stores and Go Out of Business

The fabric and crafts retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, and will now fold up its operations.

Inc. - Feb. 25

Seven & i set to list North American 7-Eleven store business

Japanese group also planning $13bn share buyback and non-core assets sale under new chief as it fights takeover

Financial Times - 8h

Utah becomes first state to pass bill making app stores verify ages

Utah has become the first state to pass legislation requiring app stores to verify users' ages and get parental consent for minors to download apps to their devices.

CBS News - 7h

Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

BBC News - Feb. 22

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.

BBC News - Feb. 26

US intelligence chief criticises UK demand for Apple data ‘back door’

Tulsi Gabbard said move would make Americans more vulnerable to ‘cyber exploitation’

Financial Times - Feb. 26

US intelligence head 'not told' about UK's secret Apple data demand

Tulsi Gabbard said she was seeking further information from the FBI and other US agencies.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Apple takes legal action in UK data privacy row

The tech giant is appealing a government order for access to customers' private data, the BBC understands.

BBC News - 2d

Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine

Taco Bell’s same-store sales are expected to rise 8% in the first quarter.

MarketWatch - 1d

Ross Stores warns of ‘heightened volatility,’ but says it’s too early to gauge impact of this Trump policy

Shares of Ross Stores Inc. fell after hours on Tuesday after the discount retailer forecast the possibility of weaker same-store sales this year, following slowing trends over recent weeks as harsh ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Low-key Oscars season hits small business in ‘traumatised’ LA

From make-up artists to DJs, Hollywood’s glitz industry feels the pinch in the wake of the catastrophic fires

Financial Times - 5d

Agent's Take: Key early 2025 NFL offseason dates with contractual and potential salary cap ramifications

A look at the busy period for teams between after the old league year and the new one

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, early filing data shows. Here's why

The average IRS tax refund is more than 32% lower so far this season, according to early filing data. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Feb. 26

Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

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