Analysts cheer Cava after a successful rollout of grilled-steak option

Restaurant chain Cava reported second-quarter earnings that more than doubled, and analysts credited a new food option.
Peloton to charge $95 activation fee for used bikes

Peloton on Thursday said it will start charging new subscribers a one-time $95 activation fee if they bought their hardware on the secondary market as more consumers snag lightly used equipment for a fraction of the typical retail price. The used equipment activation fee for subscribers in the U.S. and Canada comes as Peloton starts […]
My girlfriend and I are having a symbolic ‘wedding.’ She does not want to lose her health benefits — and I don’t want to lose my shirt. Is that wise?

“I have this gnawing feeling that I’m setting myself up for disaster.”
Peloton (PTON) earnings Q4 2024

Peloton said Thursday it is digging itself out of the red and eked out a slight sales increase for the first time in nine quarters as it slashed its overall losses. The company’s shares spiked 35% on Thursday. The beleaguered connected fitness company, which two board members have run since former CEO Barry McCarthy resigned […]
Kamala Harris promises an end to the U.S. housing shortage in her ‘opportunity economy’

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris offered promises about fostering “an opportunity economy” and fixing the housing market while criticizing Donald Trump’s tariff plans, as she gave her acceptance speech on Thursday night to conclude her party’s convention.
Walmart adds Burger King benefit for Walmart+ members

A Burger King Whopper hamburger is displayed in San Anselmo, California, on April 5, 2022. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Walmart members are in for a whopper of a deal. The retailer on Thursday announced a new partnership with fast-food chain Burger King that will offer members of its Walmart+ subscription program 25% off any […]
Cava Group (CAVA) earnings Q2 2024

Customers arrive at a Cava restaurant in New York City on June 22, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Cava on Thursday raised its full-year outlook as its restaurants reported strong traffic, fueling better-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue. Shares of the company rose 9% in extended trading. The stock has more than doubled its value this […]
Skydance reportedly accuses Paramount committee of violating merger deal

David Ellison’s Skydance Media is firing back at Paramount Global, accusing a special committee at the media and entertainment giant of violating the merger deal the two companies struck last month after Paramount said it would allow more time for talks with another interested buyer, according to a report on Thursday.
FDA approves Pfizer, Moderna updated KP.2 shots

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Courtesy: Pfizer The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, putting the new shots on track to reach most Americans in the coming days amid a summer surge of the virus. The jabs target a strain called KP.2, a descendant of the highly contagious omicron […]
Advance Auto’s stock tumbles 17% after profit shortfall offsets news of $1.5 billion asset sale

Advance Auto Parts’ stock was down 17% Thursday afternoon after the company posted second-quarter results that lagged estimates



