U.K. consumer confidence climbs in June as inflation eases
U.K. consumer confidence improved slightly in June on improved assessment of the economy, as inflation eases and ahead of national elections, a monthly survey said.
Japan’s core CPI grew at a faster pace in May
Japan’s overall consumer inflation grew at a faster pace in May and stayed well above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target.
SpaceX unveils ‘Starlink Mini’ satellite internet antenna for $599
Starlink Mini promotional image. SpaceX customer email sent June 19, 2024. SpaceX is rolling out a compact version of its Starlink antennas, which the company is advertising as a mobile option for its satellite internet customers. “Starlink Mini is a compact, portable kit that can easily fit in a backpack, designed to provide high-speed, low-latency […]
Oil futures settle at fresh 7-week highs as U.S. crude and gasoline supplies decline
Oil futures climbed on Thursday to settle at fresh seven-week highs on the back of weekly declines in U.S. crude and gasoline inventories, as rising geopolitical tensions lifted concerns about disruptions to global supply chains.
Fast food diners switch to casual chains, Darden CEO says
Customers arrive at an Olive Garden location in San Antonio, Texas. Callaghan O’Hare | Bloomberg | Getty Images Casual-dining chains are gaining customers who have grown frustrated with higher fast-food prices, Darden Restaurants CEO Rick Cardenas said on Thursday. While Darden itself hasn’t benefited from the shift, its competitors, like Chili’s owner Brinker International and […]
Gilead PrEP lenacapavir succeeds in Phase 3 trial
The logo of Gilead Sciences pharmaceutical company is seen in Oceanside, California, April 29, 2020. Mike Blake | Reuters Gilead‘s experimental twice-yearly medicine to prevent HIV was 100% effective in a late-stage trial, the company said Thursday. None of the roughly 2,000 women in the trial who received Gilead’s shot lenacapavir had contracted HIV by […]
Nine hot stocks, including Nvidia, that have become more attractive by this critical metric
For this group of soaring stocks, analysts’ earnings estimates have been rising more quickly than the share prices.
Darden Restaurants (DRI) Q4 2024 earnings
Olive Garden Italian restaurant sign showing company logo, Spokane Valley, Washington, owned by Darden Restaurants Incorporated headquartered in Florida. Universal Images Group | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Thursday reported mixed quarterly results as Olive Garden’s same-store sales fell for the second consecutive quarter. For fiscal 2025, Darden is forecasting that its same-store sales will […]
Why the immigration surge under Biden is saving taxpayers money
A wave of illegal border crossings in recent years has sparked heated debate over U.S. immigration policy, but official estimates suggest the surge in migration over the U.S.-Mexico has done wonders for the federal budget outlook.
My husband and I are retired — and live on a fixed income. We’re invited to our niece’s destination wedding. Are we obliged to buy a gift?
“We haven’t been to a wedding in decades.”
