Longtime CMO Jon Bridges steps down as Chick-fil-A enters its 80th anniversary year. Michael Lage, a 14-year company veteran with digital and operations experience, will take the helm after a transition period.
A new analysis from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) links volatile natural gas markets directly to rising consumer electricity costs. With gas fueling half of New York's power generation, increased demand and export levels are set to keep pressure on household budgets.
Shares of USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ: USAR) recovered Wednesday following a sharp sell-off, buoyed by an analyst's upgraded price target and reinforced by a recent $3.5 billion capital infusion from public and private sources.
New unemployment filings in Maryland fell significantly last week, offering a spot of positive news for the state's labor market as national claims also edged lower.
Initial unemployment filings in Virginia rose by over 27% last week, contrasting with a slight national decline and highlighting regional economic disparities.
Germany's inflation rate ticked higher at the start of 2025, driven by rising food costs and persistent service price increases, even as energy prices provided some relief.
SoundHound AI expands its deployment of voice AI ordering technology with burger chain Five Guys, following a successful pilot handling over a million customer interactions, aiming to enhance service speed and accuracy during peak hours.
Amid market volatility, these three companies offering yields above 4% present a compelling case for income-focused investors, backed by strategic pivots and resilient business models.
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.
Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.
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.
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.
As a profitable outlier in a battered sector, Ethos Technologies' successful IPO marks a pivotal test for investor appetite in 2026's tech listings, even as its debut valuation reflects a more sober market reality.
