Chipotle Raises U.S. Prices by 2% to Offset Inflation Costs

4 December 2024 at 18:30

The chain aims to balance higher costs for avocados, queso and sour cream while maintaining its appeal to inflation-weary consumers.

EU Defense Spending Expected to Hit $342.6 Billion in Boon to Arms Makers

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4 December 2024 at 16:46

European Union countries are expected to increase their combined defense spending this year, which is likely to boost sales among arms contractors.

UnitedHealth Executive Shot Dead in Targeted Attack Outside Manhattan Hotel

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4 December 2024 at 18:36

Brian Thompson was shot shortly before UnitedHealth was set to hold its annual investors meeting.

TotalEnergies Boosts Presence in Germany With VSB Deal

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4 December 2024 at 14:17

TotalEnergies struck a deal to buy renewable-energy company VSB Group from Partners Group for $1.7 billion, expanding its presence in Germany.

Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View

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4 December 2024 at 13:32

Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter results.

General Motors Takes $5 Billion Hit From Ailing China Business

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4 December 2024 at 13:13

The charge marks the latest example of how global automakers are struggling in China as local consumers embrace electric vehicles from homegrown brands.

JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected

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4 December 2024 at 12:52

JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.

Volkswagen Says Urgent Measures Needed to Save Company

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4 December 2024 at 12:32

Volkswagen’s CEO warned staff that urgent measures are needed to secure the company’s future amid heightened competition, price pressure and high labor costs just as the European car market contracted.

Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook

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4 December 2024 at 16:07

Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.

Saudi Arabia Is Losing Its Iron Grip on Global Oil Markets

WSJ.com: US Business

4 December 2024 at 10:56

Rising U.S. production and internal OPEC+ pressure limit the kingdom’s sway over prices. Trump is a new wild card.

Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

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4 December 2024 at 09:49

Find insight on Zeekr, Oshkosh and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

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4 December 2024 at 17:24

Find insight on U.S. home sales in 2025, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

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4 December 2024 at 09:40

Find insight on Banpu, Press Metal Aluminium and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk

WSJ.com: US Business

4 December 2024 at 17:27

Find insight on oil prices, Eni, Exxon Mobil and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.

Campari Names New CEO

WSJ.com: US Business

4 December 2024 at 08:29

The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.

Centrica Delays Nuclear Plants Closure, Boosts Output Forecasts

WSJ.com: US Business

4 December 2024 at 08:14

The British Gas owner said two of the power stations are now expected to generate electricity until March 2027, one year later than previously expected.

Norway Oil Fund Divests of Israel's Bezeq Over Services to West Bank Settlements

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4 December 2024 at 07:55

Norway’s $1.8 trillion sovereign wealth fund said it decided to exclude Israeli telecommunications company Bezeq from the fund over concerns the company could be contributing to human-rights violations.

Rio Tinto Expects Pilbara Iron-Ore Shipments to Be Roughly Flat in 2025

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4 December 2024 at 07:13

The world’s second-biggest miner by value, expects annual iron ore shipments from its Australian operations to be little changed in 2025.

The Israeli Investigator Who Delivered Dirt on Exxon's Enemies

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4 December 2024 at 05:26

Formerly a sleuth with the Manhattan DA’s office, Eitan Arusy is now caught up in a globe-spanning “hack-and-leak” probe.

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