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“Cava earnings beat estimates as restaurant traffic climbs nearly 10%”

“…Shares of the company rose 9% in extended trading. The stock has more than doubled its value this year, bringing Cava’s market cap up to about $11.6 billion, as of Thursday’s close… The Mediterranean restaurant chain reported fiscal second-quarter net… Continue Reading…

Energy

“U.S. crude oil holds above $72 per barrel after erasing most of 2024 gain”

“…The U.S. benchmark is now up just 0.91% for the year, while global benchmark Brent crude has erased all of its gains for 2024. Oil prices settled more than 1% lower on Wednesday after U.S. job growth was revised significantly lower,… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Peloton shares rise more than 15% as turnaround plan takes hold, losses shrink”

“…The company’s shares rose more than 15% in morning trading. Here’s how the Bike and Tread maker performed compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: For the three-month period that ended June… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Harris proposes raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, rolling back a Trump law”

“Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, her first major proposal to raise revenues and finance expensive plans she wants to pursue as president…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/harris-proposes-raising-the-corporate-tax-rate-to-28percent-rolling-back-a-trump-law.html Americans are overtaxed as is. We’re being robbed… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Labor Day Travel Seen Climbing 9% After Record US Summer”

“Bookings for domestic travel over the US Labor Day weekend are up 9% from last year, according to motor club AAA. While the estimate only includes travel booked through AAA, the data adds to a sanguine picture for summer fuel… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Cisco cutting 7% of workforce, reports earnings and revenue beat for quarter”

“Cisco reported its third straight quarter of declining revenue, wrapping up its first full fiscal year drop since 2020. The company said it’s cutting 7% of its global workforce. Earnings and revenue topped analysts’ estimates. Prior to Wednesday’s close, the… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Mortgage refinancing surges 35% in one week, as interest rates hit lowest level in over a year”

“The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) fell slightly to 6.54% from 6.55%. The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 48.6% of total applications from 41.7% in the previous week.… Continue Reading…

Economy

“59% of Americans wrongly think the U.S. is in a recession, report finds”

“Citing higher costs and difficulty making ends meet, 3 in 5 Americans falsely believe that the U.S. is currently in a recession, according to a recent report. Economists have wrestled with the growing disconnect between how well the economy is doing and… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Under Armour shares surge 20% after posting ‘better than feared’ quarterly sales”

“…Here’s how the athletic apparel company did in its fiscal first quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: In the three months ended June 30, Under Armour reported a loss of… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Shopify shares soar 17% after earnings top expectations, company gives upbeat forecast”

“…Here’s how the company did compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: The company said gross merchandise volume, or the total volume of merchandise sold on the platform, jumped 22% during the… Continue Reading…