Mondelez’s first quarter results prompted a positive response from the market, as the company’s profit surpassed analyst expectations despite flat sales. Management attributed this performance to strong pricing execution in the chocolate segment, successful product launches, and disciplined cost management. CEO Dirk Van de Put highlighted that effective price increases, particularly in Europe, and continued brand loyalty for core products like Oreo and Cadbury Dairy Milk offset the volume pressu

Bloomin’ Brands’ first quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as management acknowledged losing share to industry peers despite revenue slightly exceeding Wall Street expectations. CEO Mike Spanos attributed the underperformance to ongoing challenges at Outback Steakhouse, including a value proposition that has not resonated with price-sensitive consumers and operational inconsistencies. Spanos was candid, stating, “We are dissatisfied with our financial and market share resul

Xponential Fitness's first quarter was marked by a decline in sales and a negative market reaction, as the company reported a 3.5% year-over-year revenue drop and a non-GAAP loss that fell short of Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the subdued performance to a higher-than-anticipated studio closure rate, particularly within the CycleBar and StretchLab brands, and a temporary pause in franchise license terminations as the company reorganized its operations. CEO Mark King described t

World shares mostly fell on Friday even as U.S. stocks climbed further into record heights as the clock ticks on President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline. In early trading in Europe, Germany's DAX shed 0.8% to 23,730.61, while the CAC 40 in Paris fell 1.1% to 7,666.91. Britain's FTSE 100 was down 0.4% to 8,790.21.

Webster Financial has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small return of 4.9% while holding steady at $58.68.

Gunnar Strömmer reportedly said that Swedish authorities had confiscated more than $8.3 million worth of criminal profits since a law related to seizures was passed in 2024.

The decentralized exchange was one of 46 websites Turkey's financial regulator said would be blocked for residents.

US Republican leaders say the House will look to pass bills on stablecoins, crypto market structure and CBDCs in mid-July in what they’ve dubbed “Crypto Week.”

Palantir stock's stellar performance is being driven by strong demand for the company's AI-powered software platforms for data analytics.

Symbotic stock jumped double digits Thursday as the broader market rallied and major indexes notched new records. Better-than-expected jobs data and other catalysts helped power big gains for Symbotic and other growth stocks. Symbotic has been posting encouraging results and has big growth opportunities ahead.