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Amazon’s Amazing Theatrical Expansion – $AMZN $SPY
Amazon has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly increase its theatrical movie releases starting in 2025, aiming to produce 12 to 15 films annually for theaters, as reported by Reuters. The announcement, made at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, featured high-profile actors promoting upcoming projects and...
Apr 03, 2025
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Dollar Tree Decides to Let Go of Family Dollar: A Billion-Dollar Breakup – $DLTR $SPY
Dollar Tree Decides to Let Go of Family Dollar: A Billion-Dollar Breakup In a move that's been brewing for a while, Dollar Tree has announced it's selling off its Family Dollar business to Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management for a cool $1.007 billion. This deal marks the ...
Mar 26, 2025
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Exploring Disney’s CEO Succession Plan – $DIS $MS $DIA $SPY $INDP
Disney (DIs) has announced plans to reveal Bob Iger's successor as CEO in early 2026, with former Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman set to oversee the succession process as the company's new board chairman starting in January 2025. Bob Iger's Extended Tenure The Disney CEO carousel continues to spin...
Oct 21, 2024
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Breaking News: Starbucks Taps Chipotle For New Chief Executive ‘Brew Master’ – $SBUX $CMG $SPY $MODD
Starbucks (SBUX) has announced a major leadership shakeup, with Brian Niccol, the current CEO of Chipotle (CMG), set to take over as chairman and chief executive officer in September 2024, replacing Laxman Narasimhan who is stepping down effective immediately. Brian Niccol Joins Starbucks Brian Ni...
Aug 13, 2024
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China’s Autonomous Driving Co. WeRide’s U.S. IPO Plans
In a bold move that's raising eyebrows and turning heads, WeRide is gearing up for a U.S. IPO that could make even Silicon Valley giants do a double-take. The autonomous driving startup is aiming to raise a cool $119.4 million by offering 6.45 million American depositary shares, priced between $15.5...
Aug 11, 2024
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NIKE Leadership Update: Innovation, Design, Marketing, & Technology Heads Named – $NKE $DIA $SPY $MODD
As per reports, in accordance with its upcoming phase of expansion, John Hoke, a seasoned veteran with 30 years of experience at NIKE, Inc. (NKE), is poised to assume the position of Chief Innovation Officer at the company. Hoke, previously serving as Nike's inaugural Chief Design Officer, will coll...
Nov 28, 2023
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NIKE, Inc. Boosts Quarterly Dividend By 9% To $0.370 Per Share – $NKE $DIA $SPY $MODD
As per reports, NIKE, Inc. (NKE) Board of Directors has sanctioned a quarterly cash dividend of $0.370 per share on the outstanding Class A and Class B Common Stock of the company. This marks a 9 percent upturn compared to the previous quarterly dividend of $0.340 per share. The declared dividend is...
Nov 29, 2023
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Home Depot Adjusts Fiscal Year 2023 Guidance Amid Market Trends – $HD $DIA $SPY $LTRN
Home Depot, Inc. (HD released Q3 earnings recently, although sales declined by 3.10% year over year, it was slightly better than market estimates 3.31%. Revenue exceeded expectations by a small margin, reaching $37.71 billion compared to the estimated $37.70 billion. The adjusted earnings per share ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Disney’s ‘The Marvels’ Opens With Lowest Box Office Debut For Marvel Franchise – $DIS $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, The Walt Disney Company's (DIS) latest Marvel film, "The Marvels," had an opening weekend with domestic and Canadian box office earnings of $47 million, marking the lowest ever debut for the renowned superhero franchise. This result fell within the range of Boxoffice ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Croatian Authorities Confirm Safety Of Coca Cola Drinks After Health Incidents – $KO $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, Croatia's state inspection office announced that an analysis of Coca-Cola Company (KO) soft drinks consumed by individuals who later reported health problems confirmed their safety. Recently, Croatian authorities had temporarily banned the sale of certain Coca Cola-branded beverages ...
Nov 15, 2023
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Leadership Changes Unveiled At 3M Amid Health Care Business Spin-Off – $MMM $DIA $IYH $LTRN
Reportedly, 3M (MMM) has announced changes in its leadership, coinciding with the planned spin-off of the Health Care Business. Jeff Lavers, group president of the Health Care Business Group, will depart on December 1. The Health Care Business will continue to be led by Bryan Hanson, the CEO of Heal...
Nov 16, 2023
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Disney Beats Earnings Expectations With Strong Streaming Growth & Theme Park Recovery – $DIS $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, Walt Disney Company (DIS) exceeded analysts' earnings expectations in the fiscal fourth quarter, reporting adjusted per-share earnings of 82 cents, surpassing the average forecast of 70 cents. The company's revenue for the quarter, totaling $21.2 billion, was in line with consensus e...
Nov 16, 2023
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Appoints Neal Sample As Executive VP & CIO – $WBA $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports,Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) named Neal Sample as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Sample will report to Tim Wentworth, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WBA, as a member of the Executive Committee and serve on the IT ...
Nov 17, 2023
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Coca-Cola & Pernod Ricard To Introduce Pre-Mixed Absolut & Sprite In Cans
As per reports, Coca-Cola Company (KO) and Pernod Ricard have come together to create a pre-mixed version of Absolut Vodka and lemonade, which will be available in a can. This collaboration will allow fans of this cocktail to enjoy it conveniently. The Absolut & Sprite canned cocktail is set to ...
Oct 18, 2023
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George Moubayed Appointed Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer At Caterpillar – $CAT $DIA $SPY $LTRN $INDP
Reportedly, Caterpillar, Inc. (CAT) is unveiling a leadership transition as George Moubayed, presently the Senior Vice President of the Enterprise Strategy Division, is slated to assume the role of Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer, effective January 1, 2024. In this capacity...
Oct 19, 2023
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Walgreens Q4 2023 Earnings Announcement & Replay Information – $WBA $DIA $SPY $LTRN
Reportedly, Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) has disclosed its plans to unveil its fourth-quarter financial results on October 12, 2023, at 7 a.m. ET, and immediately thereafter, a one-hour conference call with WBA management will commence at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live broadcast of the conference call can b...
Sep 20, 2023
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Walmart Adapts Pay Policies Amid Shifting Market Demands – $WMT $DIA $SPY $LTRN
Reportedly, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) has implemented a change in its pay structure, resulting in lower compensation for some new store employees compared to what they would have received three months ago. This revised pay structure aims to enable workers to transition between various work groups, ...
Sep 14, 2023
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Verizon Business Network Services Agrees To $4.1 Million Settlement Over Cybersecurity Violations – $VZ $DIA $SPY $LTRN
Reportedly, Verizon Business Network Services (VZ), a division of the telecommunications giant, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, agreeing to pay $4.1 million to address accusations that it did not adhere to mandated cybersecurity standards. The resolution pertains to claims...
Sep 14, 2023
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NIKE To Unveil Q1 Fiscal 2024 Results On September 28 – $NKE $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, NIKE, Inc. (NKE) intends to unveil its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at around 1:15 p.m. PT, shortly after the close of regular stock market trading hours. Subsequent to the release of this news, the management of NIKE, Inc. w...
Sep 13, 2023
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Richard Lenny To Retire From McDonald’s Board Of Directors – $MCD $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) disclosed the retirement of Richard "Rick" Lenny from McDonald's Board of Directors, with the retirement effective as of October 31, 2023. Lenny became a member of McDonald's Board of Directors in 2005 and has held the position of Chair of the Compensat...
Sep 13, 2023
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Apple’s September 12 Event: New iPhones & Smartwatches – $AAPL $DIA $LTRN
As per reports, Apple (AAPL) announced that it is planning to hold its autumn event on September 12, setting the stage for what analysts predict will involve the introduction of a fresh lineup of iPhones and smartwatches. The venue for this event will be the Steve Jobs Theater located at the company...
Sep 11, 2023
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McDonald’s Board Member Richard Lenny Set To Retire – $MCD $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, Richard "Rick" Lenny to retire from the McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Board of Directors, effective October 31, 2023. Lenny joined McDonald's Board of Directors in 2005 and has served as the Chair of the Compensation Committee since 2019. In addition to his service to McDonald's, Lenny ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Leadership Transition: Bryan Hanson Appointed CEO For 3M’s Healthcare Spin-Off Venture – $MMM $DIA $SPY $LTRN
Reportedly, 3M (MMM) announced the selection of Bryan Hanson as the future chief executive officer for the healthcare company as part of its upcoming separation from the U.S. industrial giant. Back in July, 3M disclosed its strategy to hive off its healthcare division into an independent, publicly ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Retailing Giant Walmart Beats Q2 Sales Estimates, Raises Full-Year Outlook – $WMT $SPY $DIA
As per reports, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) has raised its outlook for the full year and exceeded predictions for sales in the second quarter. This underscores its effectiveness in offering competitive prices on a wide array of products, spanning from everyday essentials to clothing, despite the impa...
Aug 17, 2023
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Home Depot Beats Expectations With Resilient Sales & Profit Amidst Housing Market Signals – $HD $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, Home Depot, Inc. (HD) quarterly results, revealed a smaller decline in same-store sales than anticipated. The company exceeded profit expectations due to increased demand driven by Americans investing in smaller projects, coinciding with signs of stabilization in the housing market. ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Walmart Q2 Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call – $WMT $LTRN
As per reports, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) announced its plan to conduct a live conference call with the Investment Community at 7 a.m. CDT on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The purpose of the call is to delve into the company's financial performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024. Leading t...
Aug 16, 2023
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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Expands Reach With Philippines Acquisition – $KO $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, Coca-Cola Company (KO) Europacific Partners (CCEP) announced its intention to acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines jointly with Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) for $1.8 billion. This strategic move aims to position CCEP as the world's leading Coca-Cola bottler in terms of both reven...
Sep 15, 2023
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Walgreens Boots Alliance Announces CFO Transition & Interim Appointment – $WBA $DIA $SPY $LTRN
As per reports, Walgreen Boots Alliance has made an official announcement regarding the departure of James Kehoe, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kehoe will be leaving the company in mid-August to explore opportunities in the technology se...
Sep 17, 2023
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VISTA ALERT: InMed Reports ‘Triple Digit’ Revenue Growth For 2nd Consecutive Quarter – $INM ($IYH $IBB $XBI)
On Thursday July 20, InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: INM), provided a commercial and manufacturing update on its subsidiary BayMedica LLC (“BayMedica”), a leading high quality, low cost supplier of non-intoxicating bioidentical rare cannabinoids including cannabichromene (CBC), delta-9 tet...
Jul 25, 2023
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Renowned TV Writer & Producer Ryan Murphy To Join Disney From Netflix? – $DIS $NFLX $DIA $QQQ $LTRN
Reportedly, Television writer and producer Ryan Murphy is set to depart from Netflix and join Walt Disney (DIS). Renowned for creating popular shows like "Glee," "9-1-1," "American Horror Story," and the highly watched series "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" on Netflix, Murphy has been a...
Jun 27, 2023
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German Finance Minister Denies Intel’s Request For Higher Subsidies For Chip Plant – $INTC $DIA $BRQS
Reportedly, Christian Lindner, the Finance Minister of Germany, has declined Intel Corporation (INTC) request for increased subsidies for its chip plant in the country, citing budgetary constraints as the reason for his refusal. "There is no more money available in the budget. We are trying to cons...
Jun 15, 2023
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NIKE, Inc. To Unveil Q4 Fiscal 2023 Financial Results – $NKE $DIA $SPY $BRQS
Reportedly, NIKE, Inc. (NKE) has scheduled the release of its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at approximately 1:15 p.m. PT, after market closes. After the announcement, NIKE, Inc. management will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT to revi...
Jun 16, 2023
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Salesforce Inc. Announces Major Leadership Changes Under CEO Marc Benioff – $CRM $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Salesforce Inc (CRM) under the leadership of CEO Marc Benioff, has announced significant changes in its top management. Miguel Milano has been appointed as the new chief revenue officer, while Ariel Kelman will assume the role of chief marketing officer. Milano is returning to Salesf...
Jun 14, 2023
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Investor Update: Walgreens Boots Alliance Q3 2023 Results & Conference Call – $WBA $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) is now scheduled to release its third quarter earnings of fiscal year 2023 on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 7 a.m. ET, followed with a conference call with the management, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET. Interested parties can reach the conference ca...
Jun 06, 2023
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Dutch Government Questions 3M For PFAS Pollution In Western Scheldt River – $MMM $DIA $SPY $INVO
As per reports, the Dutch government announced its intention to hold 3M (MMM) accountable for the pollution of the Western Scheldt river with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals." The Netherlands asserts that 3M's nearby Belgian plant is responsible for the pollution in the Dutch section of the...
Jun 18, 2023
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Walt Disney Co Shifts Focus From Miniparks To Major Attractions & Cruise Ships – $DIS $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has dismissed the notion of constructing smaller parks within the United States, stating that their focus will be on investing in their major theme parks and cruise ships instead. Recently, Disney also announced the cancellation of plans to build a $1 billio...
Jun 14, 2023
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Apple Prepares To Unveil Mixed-Reality Headset Amid Adjusted Sales Expectations – $AAPL $DIA $SPY $BRQS
Reportedly, Apple (AAPL) has significantly reduced its sales projections for its highly anticipated mixed-reality headsets. Initially, the tech giant had hoped to sell approximately 3 million units per year, but those estimates have now been scaled back to around 1 million and further reduced to 900...
May 22, 2023
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Walgreens Sells Shares In AmerisourceBergen For $694 Million To Reduce Debt – $WBA $DIA #SPY $BRQS
Reportedly, Walgreen Boots Alliance (WBA) has raised $694 million by selling some of its shares in drug distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp. The company plans to utilize the proceeds mainly to pay off its debts. As part of the transaction, AmerisourceBergen will buy back approximately $50...
May 23, 2023
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Tesla Raises Prices Of Model 3 & Model Y After Earlier Cuts – $TSLA $SPY $BRQS
As per reports, Tesla (TSLA), has slightly increased the prices of its popular Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV in both the United States and China after having made significant cuts earlier this year. The new $250 price hike is relatively small compared to the reductions the electric-car manufacturer ...
May 19, 2023
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Disney To Cut Thousands Of Jobs Across Entertainment Division – $DIS $DIA
Reportedly, The Walt Disney Company (DIS) is planning to cut thousands of jobs next week, which would involve reducing 15% of its entertainment division. Various areas within the entertainment division, including TV, film, theme parks, and corporate teams, would be affected by the cuts, and every re...
May 04, 2023
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Walt Disney Company To Host Live Webcast Discussing Q2 2023 Financial Results – $DIS $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, the Walt Disney Company has scheduled a live audio webcast to discuss its financial results for the fiscal second quarter of 2023. The webcast will commence at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, following the release of the results after the close of regular trading ...
Apr 10, 2023
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Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Cocktail Going Global As Pre-mixed Option In 2023 – $KO $DIA $SPY $INVO
As per reports, the iconic Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola Company (KO) cocktail will be introduced in the United States as a pre-mixed, ready-to-drink (RTD) option for the first time. This beverage is inspired by a popular bar-call cocktail and contains Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and...
Apr 04, 2023
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McDonald’s To Temporarily Close US Offices For Layoff News – $MCD $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), the popular burger chain, is set to temporarily shut down its U.S. offices to inform its corporate staff about the upcoming layoffs that are part of the company's overall restructuring plan. The report further mentioned that the company has urg...
Apr 05, 2023
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Tesla Sets New Sales Record In Q1 After Price Cuts To Combat Rising Competition – $TSLA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, after facing increasing competition from its rivals, Tesla's (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk decided to reduce prices, resulting in a record-breaking number of car sales in the first three months of the year. According to Tesla's announcement, the company delivered 422,875 vehicles in t...
Apr 04, 2023
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McDonald’s To Refresh Board Of Directors With Retirement Of 2 Long-Serving Members – $MCD $DIA $SPY $INVO
According to reports, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) has announced the retirement of two long-serving members, Robert "Bob" A. Eckert and John W. Rogers, Jr., from its Board of Directors, effective from the 2023 Annual Shareholders' Meeting. Eckert and Rogers both joined the board on the same day in...
Apr 04, 2023
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Apple Launches Apple Pay Later Service For Flexible Payment Options – $AAPL $SPY $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Apple Inc (AAPL) has launched a new service in the United States called Apple Pay Later, which allows consumers to buy items and pay for them over time. The service offers users the option to split their payments into four installments over a six-week period without incurring any additio...
Apr 04, 2023
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Walmart’s Key Executives To Present Strategic Plans In 2023 Investor Meeting – $WMT $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) has announced that it has scheduled its 2023 Investment Community Meeting in Florida on April 4-5. On April 5, the company will webcast presentations from its key executives, including the president and CEO, CFO, and business unit CEOs for Walmart U.S., Walmart...
Apr 04, 2023
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Disney Shareholders’ Annual Meeting Webcast – $DIS
On April 3, 2023, The Walt Disney Company's (DIS) shareholders can watch the live webcast of the Company's annual meeting, during which management will provide their remarks. The webcast will be accessible through www.disney.com/investors at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT. Additionally, the webcast p...
Apr 03, 2023
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Job Cuts At Disney: Company Begins Notifying Affected Employees – $DIS $DIA $SPY $INVO
As per reports, Walt Disney Company (DIS) has initiated the 7k layoffs it announced earlier this year, as confirmed in a letter from CEO Bob Iger. The company's aim is to reduce costs and streamline its business, with major divisions including Disney Entertainment, Disney Parks, Experien...
Apr 04, 2023
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Procter & Gamble To Webcast Q3 Earnings Discussion On April 21, 2023 – $PG $DIA $SPY $INVO
On April 21, 2023, Procter & Gamble Company (PG) is scheduled to discuss its third quarter earnings results through a live audio webcast at 8:30 a.m. ET. The webcast can be accessed by media and investors at www.pginvestor.com and will be available for replay. The Procter & Gamble Company...
Apr 04, 2023
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Disney World & Unions Agreeing On Minimum Wage Hike – $DIS $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, Walt Disney Company (DIS) World has reached a tentative agreement with its service worker unions that it would increase the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 per hour. The deal would also provide a raise of $5.50 to $8.60 to every unionized theme park worker by the end of the contrac...
Mar 30, 2023
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Coca-Cola To Release Q1 2023 Financial Results & Host Investor Call in April – $KO $DIA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, The Coca-Cola Company (KO) to release its first quarter 2023 financial results April 24 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The release will be followed by an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. The company invites investors to join a webcast at www.co...
Mar 30, 2023
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Workers Laid Off At Walmart E-Commerce Sites Across 5 States- $WMT $DIA $SPY
Reportedly, Walmart (WMT) has asked employees at five of its facilities in the United States that handle e-commerce orders to find jobs at other company locations within 90 days, as a reduction or elimination in evening and weekend shifts led to layoffs. The affected locations include Pedricktown, N...
Apr 04, 2023
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Verizon Q1 2023 Earnings Report Date Announced – $VZ $DIA $INVO
As per reports, Verizon Communications, Inc. (VZ) is set to disclose its Q1 2023 earnings on Tuesday, April 25th. The earnings report will be presented through a webcast starting at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. By 7:30 a.m. that day, access instructions and presentation materials will be available on Ve...
Mar 23, 2023
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China Sales Providing Boost For Tesla – $TSLA $SPY $INVO
Reportedly, Tesla (TSLA) is on track to deliver one of its strongest quarters in China, according to the latest retail sales data. As the first electric vehicle manufacturer to cut prices in the country, Tesla is striving to maintain its market share. The figures from China Merchants Bank Internatio...
Mar 22, 2023
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Virtual Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Set For Walmart On May 31 – $WMT $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, Walmart Stores, Inc. (WMT) has announced that it will conduct its Annual Shareholders' Meeting virtually on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Shareholders can participate in the meeting through a live audio webcast and can cast their vote electronically, online, by mail or phone before the meetin...
Mar 22, 2023
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McDonald’s USA Appoints Tabassum Zalotrawala As Chief Development Officer For U.S Business – $MCD $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) USA President, Joe Erlinger, has announced the appointment of Tabassum Zalotrawala as the new Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer. Zalotrawala's role will be to lead the development efforts for McDonald's in the United States and she will re...
Mar 16, 2023
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Travelers To Review Q1 2023 Results On April 19 – $TRV $DIA $INVO
Reportedly, The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is scheduled to hold a review of its Q1 2023 results at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 19. The review will follow the release of the results earlier that morning. Interested investors can listen to the call by dialing 888-440-6281 (within the U.S.) or 6...
Mar 15, 2023
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Nike Joins Puma In Ending Use Of Kangaroo Leather Amid Growing Criticism – $NKE $DIA $INVO
NIKE, Inc. (NKE) has announced that it will discontinue the use of kangaroo skins in its shoes this year. This move comes after Puma, Nike's German rival, made a similar announcement, marking an end to a controversial practice that has received backlash from animal rights activists and consumers ali...
Mar 15, 2023
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