Yum Brands announced its third-quarter earnings this Tuesday, falling short of what Wall Street expected. Both KFC and Pizza Hut saw their same-store sales drop more than anticipated. Here's a breakdown of the numbers: - Earnings per share hit $1. 37, missing the expected $1. 41. - Revenue came in
Ford is putting a temporary halt to the production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The pause, scheduled to start on November 15, will last until January 6, 2025, which includes the usual holiday break week starting December 23
Scout Motors, a car company with a long break between models, is trying something new. Instead of the usual car dealerships, they're opening their own stores. Why? To give customers a better experience. Imagine walking into a Scout store and buying a car in less than 10 minutes. No haggling, no lon
Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, surprising some investors with better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The star of the show was Keytruda, their top-selling cancer drug, which continued to bring in strong sales. Newly launched tr
In response to a recent shooting in downtown Orlando, Mayor Buddy Dyer has taken steps to enhance safety. Starting tonight, bars and clubs in the entertainment district will stop selling alcohol after midnight. The city wants these streets cleared by 1 AM. This move comes after the police chief repo
When the Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title with a thrilling 7-6 win over the New York Yankees, their fans were not just celebrating the victory but also setting records. In the first hour after the final out, Dodgers merchandise sales skyrocketed, breaking a decade-long record set by
Apple has seen a 6% increase in iPhone sales for the July-September period, totaling $46. 22 billion. This boost comes after two consecutive quarters of decline, suggesting that Apple's recent focus on artificial intelligence is starting to pay off. The iPhone's success helped Apple's overall revenu
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest game from Activision, has become the company's biggest Call of Duty launch ever. Microsoft announced this during their earnings presentation on Wednesday. The game set a new franchise record for the number of players on release day and attracted many new subscri
Let's take a peek at some big names in the stock market that made waves after regular trading hours. Microsoft took a dip of nearly 4%, disappointing investors with revenue expectations for the next quarter. Analysts had hoped for a bit more, around $69. 83 billion, but Microsoft was thinking more a
For the first time ever, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone its American rival, Tesla, in quarterly sales. According to a recent report, BYD's revenue for the three months ending Sept. 30 hit 201. 12 billion yuan ($28. 24 billion), a 24% increase from the previous year. This is a s
