The Brazilian steakhouse chain has deployed a custom PolyAI voice assistant across all U.S. locations, aiming to transform customer service and capture missed revenue from unanswered calls.
Arthur J. Gallagher's Q4 earnings fell short of expectations, driven by integration timing from the AssuredPartners deal and softer contingent income. While the market reacted, analysts zeroed in on the underlying drivers and future trajectory during the earnings call.
Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping held a comprehensive phone discussion covering Iran sanctions, trade tensions, and Taiwan, as Washington seeks to rally international pressure on Tehran. The call precedes a planned presidential visit to Beijing in April.
President Trump and President Xi Jinping discussed the escalating crisis in Iran during a phone call Tuesday, as the United States intensifies pressure on China and other nations to sever economic and diplomatic ties with Tehran.
CNBC's Jim Cramer heaped praise on Solstice Advanced Materials (SOLS), a Honeywell spin-off, calling it a 'terrific' stock and expressing regret for selling his position too early during a recent 'Mad Money' segment.
Bill Stevenson, former spouse of First Lady Jill Biden, was indicted on first-degree murder charges Monday in the death of his wife Linda, following a December domestic dispute call at their Delaware home.
Twilio is providing the communications backbone for Genspark's new AI-powered phone agent, enabling multilingual, automated call handling for complex workflows. The partnership signals Twilio's strategic push to embed its technology deeper into enterprise AI and automation.
The Pan American Health Organization urges heightened surveillance and vaccination efforts as confirmed measles cases surge dramatically across the region, reversing years of progress.
As MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares trade below key technical levels, options traders are positioning for limited upside with a defined-risk bear call spread strategy that could yield over 15% in two weeks.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) reported strong Q4 results, driven by its core credit scoring business and new licensing models. However, analyst questions during the earnings call revealed deeper concerns about growth sustainability, regulatory hurdles, and market concentration risks.
Brinker International's fourth-quarter performance was driven by Chili's robust momentum, fueled by menu innovation and operational discipline. While Maggiano's shows incremental progress, analyst questions during the earnings call revealed deeper strategic pressures and future tests for the restaurant operator.
LendingClub's Q4 revenue and earnings surpassed Wall Street forecasts, yet a sharp stock sell-off followed. While management touted strong loan growth and credit performance, analysts on the earnings call zeroed in on rising costs, the sustainability of momentum, and strategic pivots.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has issued a clarion call for Layer 2 networks to redefine their purpose, following a dramatic 50% drop in their user base. This exodus comes even as Ethereum's base layer achieves unprecedented scalability and low costs, forcing a fundamental rethink of the scaling narrative.
State Senator Sharif Street, a prominent Pennsylvania Democrat and Muslim leader, forcefully denounced an antisemitic demonstration in Rittenhouse Square that glorified Hamas, labeling the group a terrorist organization and warning that calls for violence undermine community peace.
A Dublin man faced charges after a confrontation with Ryanair crew over an alcohol request. The case took an unexpected turn when it was revealed his repeated pressing of the reading light, not the call button, fueled the dispute. All charges were later dismissed following a charitable donation.
In a characteristically sardonic social media post, CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor should artificially boost Bitcoin's price to trigger misguided bullish signals, highlighting the tense theater surrounding the cryptocurrency's recent sharp decline.
The health insurance giant is rolling out an 'Agent Assist' tool to its 20,000+ call center workers, aiming to boost efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in member service while targeting over $100 million in operational savings.
General Mills faces a pivotal moment as it appoints a new independent director and updates governance bylaws, while simultaneously expanding a voluntary recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops in Canada over potential E. coli contamination. These parallel developments underscore the balancing act between strategic oversight and operational risk management for the consumer staples giant.
The National Grocers Association is urging U.S. regulators to rein in what it calls anti-competitive purchasing practices by major chains, warning that the issue distorts markets and contributes to higher food prices.
Enova International reported robust fourth-quarter results fueled by record originations in both consumer and small business lending. While management highlighted a favorable economic backdrop and disciplined credit, analysts on the earnings call pressed for details on the pending Grasshopper Bank acquisition and the sustainability of current growth rates.
