Category: Company Reports

Shifting Eating Habits Push PepsiCo to Weigh Options, Including a Split

The New York Times – Business:
The beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to grow its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.
As Gas Prices Rose, Sales of Larger Vehicles Slid

The New York Times – Business:
Sales of big pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles have dipped as more Americans buy hybrids and smaller cars.
After the I.P.O., a Billion-Dollar Bill for Employee Paydays

The New York Times – Business:
A compensation strategy at start-ups keeps expenses low until they go public. At that point, the companies may face billions of dollars in catch-up expenses.
Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down

The New York Times – Business:
Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.
Dollar Tree and Dollar General Report Sales Gains as Shoppers Cut Costs

The New York Times – Business:
Dollar General and Dollar Tree each reported gains in sales and store traffic on Thursday as higher gas prices forced shoppers to pare back.
Walmart Posts Slowest Sales Growth in Years as Americans Tighten Wallets

The New York Times – Business:
Walmart and other big U.S. retailers have warned that consumers were being cautious, even if personal balance sheets seemed healthy.
Tech Giants’ Profits Reveal Potential Vulnerability in the Stock Market

The New York Times – Business:
Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.
Ted Decker, CEO of Home Depot, Is Taking Medical Leave

The New York Times – Business:
Ted Decker is expected to return in a few months, and two executives have been appointed to oversee his duties in the interim.
The New York Times’ Revenue Rises 11%

The New York Times – Business:
The company said it added 280,000 digital subscribers in the second quarter.
Disney Theme Parks Report Strong Results, While Comcast’s Universal Parks Dip

The New York Times – Travel:
Theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Disney’s domestic parks and cruises revenue rose 11 percent in the latest quarter.
S&P 500 Hits Record High as Stock Market Worries About Iran and AI Ease

The New York Times – Business:
The S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent, pushing past its previous peak at the start of June and capping a big turnaround from a recent sell off in technology stocks.
SpaceX’s Spending on A.I. Soars, In First Results After I.P.O.

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk’s rocket company said its capital expenditures jumped nearly seven times from a year ago. Revenue also rose.