The year 2024 has witnessed a significant surge in restaurant bankruptcy filings, reflecting a broader trend of increasing corporate bankruptcies across various sectors. At least 10 restaurant chains have filed for bankruptcy this year, and the numbers are expected to rise further. August saw three Chapter 11 filings from well-known eateries, indicating the financial distress
In recent months, the US real estate market has seen home prices soar to unprecedented levels, reaching the highest point ever on the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index. Despite a slowdown in the pace of annual gains, prices nationally were still 5.4% higher than the previous year, showcasing the ongoing demand for
Marvell Technology saw a rise of about 8% after hours following a better-than-expected revenue report in the latest quarter. However, the stock is still down 18% from its March high. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is currently 16% from the July 11 high, with a year-to-date increase of 36%. Marvell holds a significant position as
As the season of fall foliage and pumpkin spice lattes fast approaches, so does the job market potentially turning over a new leaf. The concept of a “September surge,” where more job postings become available after Labor Day, is often associated with the end of the summer slowdown as job recruiters and hiring managers return
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized during a meeting with U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan the importance of maintaining a stable and healthy relationship between China and the United States. Despite the escalating tensions in recent years, Xi reiterated China’s commitment to the goal of a sustainable China-U.S. relationship. Xi expressed his hope that the
Dollar General, a popular discount retailer catering to lower-income customers primarily in rural areas, faced a significant setback recently. The company slashed its sales and profit guidance for the full year, leading to a sharp decline in its stock value. This downward adjustment in their outlook suggests that their core customer base is facing financial
The concept of putting workers’ 401(k) plan savings on autopilot has gained significant traction in recent years. Employers have increasingly adopted policies like automatic enrollment and automatic escalation to encourage employees to save more for retirement. However, new research suggests that the actual impact of these automated savings features may not be as significant as
American Eagle missed Wall Street’s sales targets for a second consecutive quarter, causing the company’s shares to drop by approximately 3% in early trading. This disappointment came despite a nearly 60% increase in profit, driven partly by lower product costs. The company reported earnings per share of 39 cents, slightly above the expected 38 cents.
In recent times, the concept of ownership has been undergoing a significant shift among Americans, driven by various factors such as affordability and changing lifestyles. According to a report by Intuit Credit Karma, more individuals are opting to rent a wide range of products and services, including cars, apartments, clothing, and furniture. The rental industry
MongoDB experienced a significant surge in its shares, jumping as much as 16% in extended trading after releasing its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The company exceeded expectations, reporting earnings per share of 70 cents adjusted versus the expected 49 cents. Additionally, revenue came in at $478.1 million, surpassing the anticipated $464.1 million. This resulted in