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Danish shoppers boycott U.S. products as Greenland — and trade — tensions escalate
Passers-by walk along Nyhavn, the harbour with its colourful little houses popular with tourists. Picture Alliance | Getty Images COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Incensed by President Donald Trump’s posturing over Greenland and sweeping trade tariffs, Danish shoppers are turning their backs on American products in a show of national protest. The small European nation and longtime […]
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Restaurant stocks fall as investors fear recession, sales slowdown
Following announcements of layoffs, a Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Mike Blake | Reuters Restaurant stocks fell in morning trading Monday, fueled by investors’ fears that a recession is coming. U.S. stocks have tumbled for three consecutive days after President Donald Trump shocked the markets with high […]
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Why it suddenly feels like every fast-food restaurant has fun, flavored drinks
Chick-fil-A pineapple dragonfruit beverages. Courtesy: Chick-fil-A Fast-food chains are going all in on fun beverages to attract younger consumers. Chick-fil-A, known for its straightforward menu of fried chicken and waffle fries, is selling seasonal Pineapple Dragonfruit drinks. Yum Brands’ Taco Bell installed a beverage concept called Live Mas Café inside one of its California locations. […]
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Ad spending on women’s sports more than doubled last year
The New York Liberty celebrate after winning the 2024 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Wendell Cruz | Usa Today Sports Via Reuters Con Women’s sports enjoyed a marquee year across the board in 2024, but especially in television advertising, according to TV marketing firm EDO. In a report released Tuesday, EDO found that TV advertisers […]
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Gen Z’s wealth effect will shape the economy over time — here’s who will benefit
With rising incomes and a willingness to spend, Generation Z could have a profound impact on the economy and the market. The cohort’s global income levels are expected to increase from $9 trillion in 2023 to $36 trillion around 2030 and $74 trillion by 2040 — the largest of all generations, Bank of America said […]
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Applebee’s owner Dine Brands to lean on value, marketing to reverse sales declines
Michael Siluk | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Dine Brands hopes to boost sales this year with a wider swath of value meals and buzzier advertising after a rough 2024 for Applebee’s and IHOP. “We had a soft year in 2024, which disappoints us, but we’re focused on improving that in 2025,” […]
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Apple shareholders reject outside proposal to end DEI programs
CEO of Apple Tim Cook poses as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 9, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Apple shareholders on Tuesday rejected a request to abolish its Inclusion & Diversity program, signaling that investors still see value in the company’s diversity programs. […]
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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these dividend stocks
Dividend stocks provide stable income for investors and enhance the overall returns of a portfolio. However, picking the right dividend stocks from a vast universe of publicly traded companies could be difficult. To this end, the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors make the right decision, as these experts select stocks of […]
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StockStory: A volatile tech stock worth owning for the long-term because of its dominance of a niche area
This is one of the stock profiles of StockStory , a fintech investing company seeking to identify long-term ideas that beat the market using an AI-driven approach. Previously StockStory covered Cloudflare (NET) and Howmet Aerospace (HWM) . As the world digitizes, buying advertising inventory is moving from power lunches to programmatic platforms that leverage data […]
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Restaurants warn of weak first quarter, but say sales will pick up later this year
A McDonald’s restaurant in El Sobrante, California, on Oct. 23, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images In like a lion, out like a lamb. That’s how restaurant executives envision 2025 after a rough start to the year, largely caused by freezing temperatures, wildfires and consumer caution. Many restaurant chains, like Restaurant Brands’ […]
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