Economy
Yum Brands begins strategic review for struggling Pizza Hut chain
Yum Brands said on Tuesday it was exploring strategic options for its Pizza Hut chain as the unit struggles to...
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What AI bubble? Nvidia’s strong earnings signal there’s more room to grow
U.S. stock markets were poised for lift off Thursday, after a strong earnings report from computer chip giant Nvidia signaled...
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Bargain hunters drive Walmart sales and outlook higher
Shoppers are still flocking to Walmart. The company raised its full-year earnings and sales outlook Thursday, heading into the crucial...
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U.S. added 119,000 jobs in September, but there are signs of a weakening labor market
The United States added 119,000 jobs in September, a stronger-than-expected figure and a sign that the economy was adding jobs...
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Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue in $48.7 billion deal
Kimberly-Clark said on Monday it will buy Tylenol maker Kenvue KVUE.N in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $48.7 billion,...
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Longtime Walmart CEO to step down in January
Walmart announced Friday that longtime CEO Doug McMillon will retire at the end of January — which came as a...
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More than 1,000 Starbucks workers strike at 65 stores on Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers went on strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress...
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Barbie, Monopoly toymakers see bright holiday season despite tariff pressure
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are hitting toy giants Mattel and Hasbro as the critical holiday season nears. Still, both companies...
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