by Jibran Munaf | October 31, 2024 | Retail
New Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, just 51 days into his role, is taking swift action to address high prices, menu complexity, and service speed issues that have impacted the brand’s reputation. Visiting major markets such as New York, Dallas, and Chicago, Niccol is...
by Jibran Munaf | October 31, 2024 | Corporate Finance
Facebook parent Meta (META) reported strong third-quarter results on Wednesday, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations for earnings and revenue. However, the company’s stock fell over 3% in after-hours trading as investors reacted to its forecasted increase in capital...
by Jibran Munaf | October 31, 2024 | Corporate Finance
Microsoft’s Q1 earnings report on Wednesday delivered better-than-expected results, with cloud services and AI-related advancements propelling the company’s growth. Shares rose approximately 2% in after-hours trading following the announcement, highlighting investor...
by Jibran Munaf | October 31, 2024 | US Elections 2024
With election day nearing, economic debate heats up as Elon Musk aligns himself with Donald Trump’s fiscal plan, acknowledging that sweeping cuts in federal spending could lead to an “initial severe overreaction in the economy.” Musk, in a virtual town...
by Jibran Munaf | October 30, 2024 | US Elections 2024
European policymakers are preparing for a continuation of “America First” trade policies from the U.S., regardless of whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump takes the White House. As the presidential race remains tight across battleground states, EU leaders...