Yum Brands reports stronger sales for Taco Bell, but China lockdowns weigh on KFC
Yum Brands reported mixed quarterly results as Covid lockdowns in China weighed on KFC's and Pizza Hut's sales.
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China, Cairo, Italy: The top ‘travel-inspired’ baby names in the U.S. and the UK
Instead of naming their kids after biblical figures or the British monarchy, some parents are choosing the names of places that hold meaningful travel memories.
Ford reports big jump in July sales, including for trucks and electric vehicles
Ford said its new vehicle sales last month increased 36.6% from a year ago, compared with industrywide sales that were estimated to have declined by 10.5%.
These charts show why we may not be in a recession
If the U.S. economy is in recession, someone forgot to tell the jobs market.
Playing inflation: ETF strategies for chasing market swings
To ride out bear market volatility and continued uncertainty from the Fed, investors are attempting to utilize inflation for potential profit.
The confusing job market: Tech and finance brace for the worst, retail is mixed, travel can't hire fast enough
The economy has shifted so abruptly in 2022 that most of the big employment trends from the Covid era have reversed, creating major challenges for employers.
Trump still holds sway in GOP as MAGA candidates win in key primary races
Multiple Trump-backed winners in key primary elections have cast doubts on the 2020 election results.
Overwhelming abortion right win in 'red' Kansas gives Democrats boost for fall midterms over 'MAGA' GOP, Schumer says
Democrats say concern about abortion rights in light of the Supreme Court ruling that tossed out Roe v. Wade will motivate voters in upcoming elections.
Biden signs executive order to help cover costs for women traveling for abortions
The Biden administration has considered using emergency public health powers to protect access to abortion pill, mifepristone.
U.S. Treasury yields fall on hawkish comments from Fed leaders
U.S. government debt prices traded lower but investors are still monitoring geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China.
New York's ritzy Hamptons plays host to over a dozen political fundraisers this month as midterms approach
The wealthy New York enclave of the Hamptons is playing host to over a dozen political fundraisers this month as the November midterms approach.
Transportation Department proposes stricter rules for airline refunds after complaints surge
The DOT logged a surge in complaints about airline refunds since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Comcast and Charter may need new focus as broadband growth stalls amid competition
The cable industry has had steady high-speed broadband growth for decades, but the end of an era may be approaching.
Parents are spending a lot more on back-to-school shopping, even if it means going into debt
High inflation and lingering supply chain issues are making back-to-school supplies more expensive for families. Here are some tips on how best to save.
GM to expand its hands-free Super Cruise system to span 400,000 miles, including Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway
GM says it will expand its Super Cruise hands-free system later this year to more than 400,000 miles of U.S. and Canadian roads.
Moderna's 2Q earnings beat expectations, but it writes off $500 million in expiring Covid shots
Moderna took a nearly $500 million hit on write-downs for vaccine inventory that has expired or is expected to expire before is can be used.
Fed's Bullard sees more interest rate hikes ahead and no U.S. recession
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said the central bank will continue raising rates until it sees compelling evidence that inflation is falling.
Amazon is bucking the online ad trend and just beat out Google and Meta
Social media companies like Meta and Twitter are experiencing a weak online ad market, but Amazon continues to flourish.
Starbucks earnings beat Wall Street estimates, fueled by U.S. demand for cold drinks
Shares of Starbucks have fallen 27% this year, dragging its market value down to $98.37 billion.
Mortgage applications inch up for the first time in five weeks
Total mortgage demand increased 1.2% as the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate made the largest weekly drop since 2020.
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