Japan's manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace since mid-2022 in January, a key private survey shows, driven by robust domestic and international orders. While the sector's revival is clear, rising input costs and inflation concerns temper the optimism.
AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) shares have surged 15% over the past year, closing at $103.18 and reigniting discussions about its valuation. Analysts see a potential upside to $121, but the market weighs risks from cyber claims and social inflation.
Despite fried chicken chains leading fast-food growth, one of Popeyes' largest franchisees has shuttered 17 locations and entered Chapter 11, highlighting the sector's uneven fortunes amid fierce competition and financial pressures.
The Southern comfort food chain, still reeling from a failed rebrand and customer discontent, now requires traveling staff to eat primarily at its own locations—a move seen as an effort to bolster internal revenue.
As crude prices spike on Middle East tensions, fears of reignited inflation and subsequent Fed action cast a shadow over risk assets, with Bitcoin failing to capitalize on its perceived 'safe-haven' narrative.
The consumer goods giant reported stronger-than-expected Q4 results, citing growth across key metrics despite inflationary pressures. As it rolls out its ambitious 2030 growth plan, management warns of a volatile global operating environment in the year ahead.
Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.
Amazon is closing its cashier-less Fresh and Go grocery stores across the U.S., resulting in more than 500 layoffs in the Sacramento region alone. The tech giant says it will now concentrate its grocery efforts on expanding its Whole Foods Market chain.
Global agribusiness leader Bunge Ltd. (BG) reached a fresh three-year high this week, buoyed by strong technical indicators and sustained momentum in the essential food supply chain sector, even as analyst price targets remain widely dispersed.
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem argues the current interest rate stance is appropriate, signaling a pause in the central bank's easing cycle unless the labor market weakens or inflation drops unexpectedly.
Three years after securing $1.3 billion in state incentives, Volkswagen-backed Scout Motors' planned electric vehicle factory faces mounting public costs amid wetland mitigation and inflation, raising questions about risk allocation.
United Natural Foods, Inc. launches a landmark grant program across all 50 U.S. states and Canada to celebrate its 50th year, even as its stock performance presents a mixed picture for value-focused investors.
President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, seeking a leader aligned with his economic vision amid debates over interest rates and inflation.
President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, seeking a policy shift aligned with his economic vision amid debates over inflation and the Fed's independence.
U.S. producer prices rose more than anticipated in December, driven primarily by increasing costs in the services sector. The data suggests businesses are beginning to pass on tariff-related expenses to consumers, potentially signaling a reacceleration of inflationary pressures.
The food delivery platform is waiving delivery and service fees for orders over $50, a direct challenge to rivals DoorDash and Uber Eats, as it seeks to address customer frustration with high costs and cart abandonment.
President Trump's laissez-faire stance on the dollar's slide to a four-year low risks backfiring on his core promise to lower living costs, as analysts warn a weak currency could fuel inflation and thwart rate cuts.
DoorDash is accelerating its expansion beyond food delivery with a nationwide partnership to deliver Hibbett's athletic gear and the appointment of a robotics and AI veteran to its board, underscoring its ambition to become a broader commerce platform.
DuPont de Nemours launches a new ion exchange resin designed to boost productivity for organic acid producers in food, pharma, and bioplastics, as its stock shows sustained momentum.
Shares of Yum China Holdings (NYSE:YUMC) have climbed steadily over recent months, reigniting investor interest in the fast-food giant's fundamentals and valuation story. With the stock trading below a key fair value estimate, analysts are weighing the sustainability of its momentum against rising operational headwinds in the Chinese market.
