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McDonald’s Pledges $8.5 Billion in Investments to Help Franchisees
McDonald's will invest approximately $8.5 billion by 2036 to modernize franchise restaurants, expand technology, and improve opera
topicQantas’s New York-to-Sydney ‘Project Sunrise’ Flights to Take Off in 2028
Qantas will begin non-stop flights between Sydney and New York in mid-2028 as part of its Project Sunrise initiative. The airline
topicRanked: Countries Where Bond Yields Are Rising Fastest
Investors are reacting to rising inflation and high debt levels in wealthy nations, causing bond yields to climb rapidly. Market p
topicNvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction warnings as "doomsday narratives"
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rejects predictions that artificial intelligence will cause human extinction by 2030, describing such clai
topicHuge burger chain franchisee files for bankruptcy
Wendy's Co has revoked the operating rights for 314 locations previously managed by Meritage Hospitality Group. This action follow
topicRoyal Caribbean Stock Loses Steam on Report of Sandals Deal
Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion. The deal, announced Wednesday
topicMcDonald’s bets on chicken to win back diners as beef prices soar
McDonald's is investing $8.5 billion to combat competition and drive growth through restaurant upgrades, employee training, and me
topicDangote Prices Africa's Biggest IPO at $47 Billion
The Dangote refinery has priced 4.1 million shares at 525 naira each, valuing the company at 47 billion dollars. The IPO aims to r
How Carney plans to sell Canada to the world's biggest investors
Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking $1 trillion in international investments to shield Canada from trade volatility and prevent
topicZuckerberg distances Meta from calls for a coordinated approach on an AI slowdown
Mark Zuckerberg continues to oppose industry-wide agreements to slow AI development, maintaining that companies should manage thei
topicWall Street ends higher as tech rebounds before Nvidia results
U.S. stock markets ended higher as technology shares recovered, though Apple faced a second reported round of layoffs in two month
topicMapping Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy and its impact on future of oil
United States and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to rekindle diplomacy. These talks occur as
topicI went to China to see a different AI future. It looked familiar
President Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for meetings and a state dinner on Thursday. The leaders intend to negotia
topic'This Is the Captain. I'm the One That's Ill'
The medical status of the Delta Air Lines pilot who fell ill during an August 31 flight from Los Angeles to Detroit remains undisc
topicParamount & State AGs Set Antitrust Suit Settlement Talks Set For October
A judge has delayed the formal approval of the antitrust settlement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general. During a vir
topicMajor Market Top Sign: Insiders Are Cashing Out
European defense shares fell on Thursday as uncertainty regarding rearmament policies and geopolitical conflicts persists. Rheinme
topicTrump’s Oil Allies Fear Losing Battle in Bid to Stop Diesel-Export Ban
Donald Trump is considering a ban on diesel exports to lower domestic fuel prices, a move oil industry allies describe as a nightm
topicStock Market Today: Nasdaq Dips After Hitting Record Highs; Micron, Sandisk Sink In Buy Zones (Live Coverage)
The Nasdaq Composite is dipping after closing at a fresh record high. Stock futures are currently slipping or remaining little cha
topicSoftBank Starts Jumbo High-Yield Bond Sale to Finance AI Push
SoftBank Group is raising between $10 billion and $11 billion through a massive high-yield bond sale to fund its artificial intell
topicRoyal Caribbean Buys 50% Stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 Billion
Royal Caribbean Group is acquiring a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion. Announced Wednesday, the deal
topicXi and Trump Seek Safe AI Without Slowing the Race for Supremacy
President Trump and President Xi are meeting at the White House to address AI security and safety without hindering their respecti
topicNearly 10% of borrowers opted for riskier mortgages last week, as rates soared over 7%
U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates reached 7.12%, the highest level since May 2024. This surge above the 7% threshold coincided wit
topicThese AI numbers are getting crazy
Societe Generale CEO Slawomir Krupa is moving the bank from AI experimentation into more significant exploration. This shift towar
topicOracle stock trims gains as AI cloud demand outpaces supply
Oracle stock fell 7% as a broader technology selloff driven by interest rates offset previous gains. This decline follows a period