In the midst of a broader consumer slowdown impacting the restaurant industry, fast-casual chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wingstop, and Sweetgreen have reported strong sales, largely driven by high-income consumers. While other eateries have experienced a slump in sales and decline in traffic as customers tighten their spending, fast-casual chains have managed to buck the
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A 24-inch tall, bronze bust sculpture of the late Charlie Munger sparked conversations among guests staying at the Omaha Marriott during the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting last weekend. The hotel, located next to Berkshire-owned jewelry store Borsheims, was a favorite spot for the investment icon whenever he visited his hometown and the Berkshire headquarters of
In a recent announcement, Moderna revealed that the FDA has postponed the approval of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine until the end of May. The delay was attributed to “administrative constraints” within the agency, with the decision originally expected to be made on Sunday. Despite this setback, Moderna clarified that there were no concerns
The art market is experiencing a decline in auction sales as wealthy buyers and collectors take a step back from the frenzied prices seen in recent years. Major auction houses, including Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips, are projected to have total sales of $1.2 billion for the upcoming two weeks, representing an 18% decrease from last
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) recently reported that its first-quarter profit fell below expectations, highlighting the intense competition in the chip industry. The company mentioned that competition in the industry has been increasingly fierce, and pricing for commodity products follows market trends. This puts pressure on companies like SMIC to innovate and maintain their market
European companies in China are grappling with a range of challenges as the country’s economic growth slows down and overcapacity issues rise. According to a recent survey by the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, businesses are finding it harder to turn a profit in the country. In major cities like Shanghai, companies have even
Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr has made headlines with its successful initial public offering (IPO) priced at $21 a share, at the top end of its range. The company is set to sell 21 million American depository shares, raising an impressive $441 million when it begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the
Arm, a British chip designer, experienced a drop of over 2% in its shares on Thursday due to disappointing revenue forecasts. Despite a strong sales quarter driven by the surging demand for artificial intelligence applications, the lackluster revenue outlook left investors underwhelmed. Arm reported a stellar fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $928 million, representing a 47%
Warner Bros. Discovery recently shared its first-quarter results, falling short of analyst expectations both in terms of revenue and earnings. The company’s stock experienced a 3% gain following the announcement. Loss per share was reported at 40 cents, missing the 24 cents loss expected by analysts. Revenue stood at $9.96 billion, below the $10.231 billion
A recent Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regulation aimed at reducing late fees on credit cards is facing strong opposition from the card industry, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The industry’s lawsuit against the CFPB is set to be decided by a judge in the Northern District of Texas by Friday, potentially freezing