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.
Samsara Inc. is emerging as the operational backbone for major food and beverage companies, driving tangible safety and efficiency gains. Yet, its stock appears undervalued against this growing strategic relevance in critical supply chains.
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.
Boeing reports a surge in orders and finalizes its Spirit AeroSystems buyout, aiming to solidify its supply chain. However, ongoing production challenges and regulatory scrutiny cast a shadow over its ambitious ramp-up plans.
As Washington braces for a potential partial government shutdown, on-chain data reveals a mysterious trader has placed an $82 million leveraged short on Ethereum, echoing patterns of large bets ahead of past political crises.
The Trump administration has escalated pressure on Cuba by declaring a national emergency and threatening punitive tariffs on countries supplying it with oil, while simultaneously finalizing a reciprocal trade agreement with Guatemala aimed at bolstering Western Hemisphere supply chains.
A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
Campbell Soup Company announces the closure of its Hyannis, Massachusetts snacks facility, consolidating Cape Cod and Kettle Brand production. The move signals a significant supply chain realignment as the CPB stock shows mixed performance, raising questions about long-term value and market positioning.
In a strategic move to modernize financial services, DXC Technology partners with Ripple to embed digital asset custody and payment solutions directly into legacy core banking systems, aiming to facilitate institutional adoption of blockchain technology.
In a significant shift from its long-standing marketing playbook, Pizza Hut will not advertise during NBC's Super Bowl pre-game coverage this year, ending a tradition that spanned over a decade. The move comes as the chain undergoes a strategic review and reallocates its ad budget toward other sports and partnerships.
The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.
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.
At the PlanB Forum in El Salvador, Amboss Technologies unveiled RailsX, a novel decentralized exchange that operates entirely over the Lightning Network. The platform seeks to enable peer-to-peer trading of Bitcoin and stablecoins, potentially connecting to the vast foreign exchange market while mitigating custodial and cross-chain risks.
USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) sees its price target significantly raised by Canaccord Genuity and Benchmark following a landmark $1.6 billion commitment from the U.S. CHIPS Program, accelerating its plans to build a domestic rare earth supply chain.
Analyst firm Clear Street has raised its price target for Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) to $20, citing a strategic joint venture with a Saudi industrial group to build a rare earth processing facility. The move aims to diversify supply chains away from China and support Western defense needs.
Northland Capital has revised its price target for Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) downward to $25, citing a more conservative valuation approach following the company's latest operational update. The firm, however, reaffirmed its Outperform rating, signaling continued confidence in the blockchain and high-performance computing firm's long-term strategy.
The fast-casual salad chain's stock fell sharply this week, pressured by a broader retreat in growth stocks and a reiterated sell call from Goldman Sachs, despite positive signals from the broader restaurant sector.
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.
On-chain data reveals a notable shift in crypto whale activity, with large-scale accumulation emerging in Shiba Inu, Pendle, and Cardano. This strategic positioning coincides with early technical signals hinting at potential rebounds, setting the stage for a pivotal February.
The restaurant chain Steak 'n Shake has announced it will contribute $1,000 to tax-advantaged investment accounts for employees' newborns, aligning with a growing corporate trend to supplement the federal 'Trump Accounts' program aimed at generational wealth building.
