The restaurant industry has been hit hard this year with a surge in bankruptcy filings, reflecting a broader trend across various sectors. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising costs, and the withdrawal of government assistance have left many restaurants struggling to stay afloat. As of the mid-year point in 2024, at least 10 restaurant
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Dollar General, a discount retail giant catering to lower-income customers, faced a significant setback as its shares plummeted by 25% following a gloomy sales and profit forecast for the full year. The company, which predominantly serves rural areas, acknowledged that its core customer base is feeling financially constrained in the current economic climate. This highlights
American Eagle, a well-known apparel company, recently fell short of Wall Street’s sales expectations for the second consecutive quarter. However, the company managed to increase its profit by almost 60%, largely due to lower product costs. Despite the growth in profit, the company’s shares dropped by around 3% in early trading on Thursday following the
Recent research suggests that the positive impact of automated retirement savings on workers’ 401(k) plans may not be as significant as previously believed. While policies like automatic enrollment and escalation have been widely implemented to enhance employees’ nest eggs, certain “underexmained” factors, such as workers cashing out their 401(k) balances when leaving a job, have
MongoDB shares experienced a significant surge of up to 16% in after-hours trading following the release of the company’s healthy fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The database software maker exceeded LSEG consensus expectations with an adjusted earnings per share of 70 cents compared to the anticipated 49 cents. Additionally, MongoDB reported revenue of $478.1 million, surpassing
During a recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan, President Xi expressed Beijing’s desire for a harmonious relationship with Washington. Despite the escalating tensions between the two countries in recent years, Xi reiterated China’s commitment to a stable, healthy, and sustainable relationship with the United States. President Xi
Marvell Technology saw an impressive 8% increase in stock value after reporting better-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter. However, despite this positive news, Marvell is still down 18% from its March high. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF, which includes Marvell as the 17th biggest holding, is also down 16% from its July 11 high. This ETF
As the season of fall foliage and pumpkin spice lattes approaches, the job market undergoes a shift as well. Many career experts believe in the concept of a “September surge,” where more job postings become available after Labor Day. This surge is attributed to the end of the summer slowdown, as job recruiters and hiring
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index recently reported that home prices reached the highest level ever, despite the fact that mortgage interest rates were on the rise. The three-month running average ending in June showed prices nationally were 5.4% higher than in June 2023. This increase marked a record high for the
In recent years, there has been a shift in the way Americans view ownership. With rising prices and affordability concerns, more people are opting to rent rather than buy. From cars and apartments to clothing and furniture, the rental industry has experienced significant expansion in the past few years. According to a report by Intuit