The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced that customers of buy now, pay later services will now receive the same federal protections as users of credit cards. This decision marks a significant shift in the way the BNPL industry is regulated, bringing it under the umbrella of the decades-old Truth in Lending Act. This move
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Lowe’s recently released its quarterly earnings report, which surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. Despite a decrease in sales of pricey items to do-it-yourself customers, the home improvement retailer managed to outperform. This positive outcome contrasts with Home Depot’s earnings report from the previous week, where the company missed revenue expectations due to a challenging housing market
Red Lobster, a well-known seafood chain, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a result of significant debt and long-term leases. The company is currently in the process of seeking a buyer to help alleviate its financial struggles. Red Lobster has received a stalking horse bid from its existing lenders, but is open to
Last year, media giants had to rely heavily on sports to attract advertisers during the Upfronts week due to a Hollywood strike and cost-cutting measures that affected their content and star power. As a result, this year’s presentations continued to lean more towards sports rather than scripted shows. The aftermath of the previous year’s work
The recent vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama has dealt a significant blow to the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s organizing efforts. With 56% of workers voting against union representation, the outcome is not what the UAW had hoped for. This outcome marks a setback for the UAW, especially coming on the heels of
Walmart just released its quarterly earnings report, and the results exceeded expectations. The discounter reported higher earnings per share and revenue figures compared to what Wall Street had estimated. This positive performance can be attributed to significant e-commerce gains, the success of newer businesses like advertising, and attracting more high-income shoppers. One of the driving
Netflix’s recent announcement of its ad-supported tier reaching 40 million global monthly active users marks a significant milestone for the streaming giant. This number has nearly doubled since January, showcasing the growing interest in a more affordable subscription plan with ads. The company’s decision to introduce this tier was part of a broader strategy to
AMC Entertainment recently experienced a surge in its stock price alongside GameStop, following the return of “Roaring Kitty,” also known as Keith Gill. This led to AMC shares more than doubling since Friday’s close, reaching above $6 in afternoon trading on Tuesday. The company has a history of rallying retail investors around its stock in
Novavax’s shares soared by 50% on Monday after the announcement of a new multibillion-dollar deal with French drugmaker Sanofi. This deal marks a significant turnaround for Novavax, which had been struggling with doubts about its financial viability. The stock had nearly doubled on Friday following the licensing agreement with Sanofi. CEO John Jacobs expressed confidence
In a time when many eateries are facing a slump in sales and declining traffic due to a broader consumer slowdown, some restaurant chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wingstop, and Sweetgreen are thriving, thanks to high-income consumers. While giants like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Yum Brands have reported a weak start to 2024, the fast-casual segment