Macy’s board announced on Monday that it had decided to terminate negotiations with the activist group seeking to take the retailer private for $6.9 billion. The decision was made unanimously, with the board citing concerns about the certainty of financing and the lack of compelling value in the proposal. Lead independent director Paul Varga expressed
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Burberry, a renowned British luxury brand with a history spanning over a century, recently faced a major setback in the market. The company witnessed a sharp decline of over 15% in its shares following a disappointing first-quarter performance. This led Burberry to issue a profit warning, replace its CEO, and suspend its dividend payments. The
China’s National Bureau of Statistics recently released data indicating that the country’s second-quarter GDP grew by 4.7% year on year, falling short of the anticipated 5.1% growth. This unexpected decrease has led to concerns about the overall trajectory of China’s economy in 2024. Additionally, June retail sales figures failed to meet expectations, with only a
China is currently facing significant challenges in its real estate sector, with high local government debt levels putting pressure on the fiscal system. Analysts anticipate that the upcoming Third Plenum meeting will address these issues, along with a push for advanced manufacturing and other structural policies. The focus is expected to be on finding alternative
Audi, the premium automotive brand owned by Volkswagen, has taken a significant step in expanding its sports investments by becoming the official automotive partner of Inter Miami CF. This multiyear partnership aims to tap into the growing soccer fan base in South Florida, with Inter Miami CF boasting over five million fans in the U.S.
Delta Air Lines recently announced a forecast of record revenue for the third quarter, attributing this to the high demand for summer travel. However, this projection was lower than what analysts had estimated due to fare discounts resulting from an increase in flights. In the current quarter, Delta anticipates a sales growth of up to
Thursday saw a shift in the market as the S & P 500 and Nasdaq pulled back from their previous record highs. This was triggered by a lower-than-expected inflation report, causing investors to move out of Big Tech stocks and towards smaller-cap names. The consumer price index (CPI) for June dropped to its lowest levels
PepsiCo recently reported its quarterly results, which showed a mixed performance particularly in North America. The company faced challenges due to declining demand for its drinks and snacks in the region. Despite this, PepsiCo narrowed its revenue outlook for the full year, expecting organic revenue growth of approximately 4%, which is lower than its previous
The housing market is currently experiencing a strange phenomenon – while there is a rise in the inventory of newly built homes, there is still a shortage of existing homes. This is unusual because typically, home prices tend to cool off when the supply is high. However, this is not the case in the current
The San Francisco real estate market has been facing significant challenges in recent times, with the vacancy rate for office space reaching a record high of 34.5% in the second quarter. This is a substantial increase from 33.9% in the first quarter, 28.1% in the same period a year ago, and a mere 5% before