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Yum Brands earnings miss estimates as Pizza Hut, KFC sales disappoint
KFC and Pizza Hut reported same-store sales declines, while Taco Bell's same-store sales rose just 1%.CNBC - Business -
European Carmakers Disappoint in Sluggish Start to Year
Volkswagen, Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz each said revenue and earnings fell in the first quarter, but pointed to growing pains that will generate gains from new and upgraded models later this year.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Europe -
Co-op Live chaos continues as Olivia Rodrigo gigs cancelled
The star is "bummed" to be the latest act to fall foul of problems at Manchester's troubled new arena.BBC News - Top stories -
Nvidia is chip sector’s only hope after AMD and Super Micro disappoint
Investors better hope that Nvidia Corp. exceeds Wall Street’s current expectations, after Tuesday’s disappointments by two other favored AI-related companies, Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer.MarketWatch - Business -
Carvana’s stock rallies more than 30% on surprise profit for used-car retailer
Shares of used-car retailer Carvana Co. jumped about 40% in the extended session Wednesday after a surprise profit and larger revenue for the used-car retailer once on the brink of bankruptcy.MarketWatch - Business -
John Lewis: can kinder capitalism compete in ruthless retail? | FT Film
The much-loved UK department store has struggled to adapt in a tough world of online retailFinancial Times - Business -
Embiid: ‘Disappointing' that Knicks fans had heavy presence for Sixers' Game 4 loss
Joel Embiid described the strong contingent of Knicks fans at Wells Fargo Center for the Sixers' Game 4 defeat Sunday as “disappointing.”Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Carvana shares spike 30% as used car retailer posts record first quarter
Carvana reported record first-quarter results Wednesday that beat Wall Street's top- and bottom-line earnings expectations for the online used car retailer.CNBC - Business -
Wayfair’s stock jumps after retailer narrows loss, says quarter ended ‘on an upswing’
For the first time since before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wayfair is “seeing suppliers introducing large groups of new products into their catalogs,” the company said.MarketWatch - Business -
Wayfair shares surge 10% after furniture retailer cuts losses by more than $100 million
Wayfair's sales fell in the first quarter, but the furniture retailer narrowed its losses by over $100 million after cutting 13% of its staff.CNBC - Business -
Qantas blunder lets customers view strangers' data
The airline has apologised after users of its app were mistakenly given access to personal details.BBC News - Top stories -
BOJ Data Suggest Second Yen Intervention This Week
Japan likely carried out a second round of significant yen-buying intervention this week, according to a calculation based on data from the Bank of Japan and private money brokers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stellantis Sales Fall Short of Expectations
Stellantis backed its full-year guidance despite revenue falling in the first quarter on lower sales volumes in North America as it prepares production for new models.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Source: Majority control of Dolphins 'not for sale'
Majority control of the Dolphins is "not for sale," a source told ESPN, after USA Today reported that owner Stephen Ross turned down a $10 billion offer for control of the team, the F1 Miami Grand Prix and Hard Rock Stadium.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
From Risk to Resilience: Managing Data Security in AI-Driven Enterprises
Strategies to fortify defenses and prioritize data security in the age of artificial intelligence.Inc. - Business -
AMD says it will sell $4 billion in AI chips this year; stock drops on in-line forecast
AMD sells AI chips that compete with Nvidia, but it makes most of its money from PC chips.CNBC - Business -
AMD reports strong Q1 data center revenue offset by weak gaming
Advanced Micro Devices reported strong data center revenue that grew 80% in the first quarter ended March 31, but gaming revenue fell 48%.VentureBeat - Tech -
Microsoft to power data centres with big Brookfield renewables deal
Purchase of 10.5GW of electricity highlights rising energy needs of AI and cloud computingFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Do not ignore Africa, World Bank head tells wealthy nations
Call comes as continent’s leaders push for $120bn in aid to boost development and battle climate change threatFinancial Times - Business -
Georgia cracks down on pro-EU protesters in Russia pivot
Clashes come after rare appearance by ruling party founder Bidzina Ivanishvili criticising the westFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Adults, not students, are America’s problem
Campus protests are being routinely mishandledFinancial Times - Business -
Tory candidates distance themselves from Sunak ahead of local elections
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to partyFinancial Times - Business -
UK house prices fall unexpectedly for second month in a row
Nationwide data reflects impact of recent rise in mortgage ratesFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Vendor that mishandled Penn. virus data to pay $2.7M in federal whistleblower case
A staffing company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing for Pennsylvania and exposed the private medical information of about 72,000 residents will pay $2.7 million in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department and a whistleblowerABC News - Top stories -
UnitedHealth CEO testifies on Capitol Hill about data breach
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty issued an apology while testifying before a House committee Wednesday about the cyberattack against subsidiary Change Healthcare that paralyzed insurance payments to hospitals, pharmacies and medical practices ...CBS News - Top stories -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Projects Optimism, But Inflation Data Are in the Driver's Seat
Some analysts warn of limits to how long the Fed can keep rate increases off the table.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
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Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.CBS News - Top stories -
McDonald's Boosts Promos as Boycotts Hit Global Sales
On an earnings call, CEO Chris Kempczinski says inflation is cutting diner budgets and Muslim-majority markets are experiencing slower sales.Inc. - Business -
Volkswagen Hit by Drop in Car Sales But Confirms Outlook
Volkswagen posted lower sales revenue and profit margins in the first quarter on fewer vehicle sales and higher costs, but backed its full-year outlook.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Starbucks Shares Plunge After Sales, Earnings Miss
Speeding up service and introducing new beverages are part of efforts to win back customers, executives say.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hot Property: five homes for sale in the Midi-Pyrénées
From a Gascon château with a pigeonnier and orangery to a rustic, renovated house with a libraryFinancial Times - World -
Starbucks Shares Plunge After Sales, Earnings Miss
Speeding up service and introducing new beverages are part of efforts to win back customers, executives say.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Amazon sales soar with boost from artificial intelligence and advertising
Revenue at Amazon Web Services increases to $25bn as retail giant releases earnings report surpassing Wall Street expectations. Amazon profits soared once again in the first quarter of 2024, the company announced on Tuesday – the latest in a ...The Guardian - World -
Amazon Sales Surge as Company Focuses on AI
The company reported record first-quarter sales as the AI boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit, helping Amazon continue to shake off last year’s postpandemic slump.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Amazon -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Aston Martin losses jump 90% as SUV sales drop
British carmaker reports £138.8mn pre-tax loss as it wrestles with debtFinancial Times - Business -
Next Backs Guidance as Sales Rise Tops Hopes
Next reiterated its guidance for fiscal 2025, forecast an adjusted profit of £960 million, after reporting an above-forecast rise in full-price sales for the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Mercedes-Benz Posts Profit Beat Despite Lower Car Sales
Mercedes-Benz reported lower profit and revenue for the first quarter fell on fewer cars sales and supply-chain bottlenecks but confirmed its guidance for the year.The Wall Street Journal - Business