Inside Foot Locker’s plan to revitalize retail footprint

A Foot Locker, Inc. store.  Courtesy of: Foot Locker, Inc. A new and improved Foot Locker debuted at a New Jersey mall on Wednesday as the sneaker retailer looks to reverse a sales slump, keep brand partners loyal and win back Wall Street’s confidence by revamping the footprint for its all-important stores.  The new concept Foot … Read more

Microsoft, Amazon AI partnerships face scrutiny from British regulators

A Microsoft logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen and Amazon logo in the background in Athens, Greece on October 5, 2023.  Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images British antitrust regulators are seeking views on partnerships between Microsoft and Amazon with smaller generative AI model makers. The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority on Wednesday said … Read more

Starbucks resumes bargaining with Workers United union

Starbucks and the union that represents its baristas will resume contract negotiations on Wednesday, ending an extended stalemate. The two sides’ return to the bargaining table follows their February announcement that they found a “constructive path forward” during mediation discussions related to litigation over the union’s use of Starbucks’ branding. It marked a major pivot for … Read more

SenseTime shares soar after announcing SenseNova 5.0 generative AI model

A logo of SenseTime is seen during 2021 China Content Broadcasting Network Exhibition at China International Exhibition Center on May 29, 2021 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images Shares of SenseTime Group surged more than 30% on Wednesday, after the Chinese AI giant announced its latest generative artificial intelligence model, called SenseNova … Read more

Biogen (BIIB) earnings Q1 2024

A test tube is seen in front of displayed Biogen logo in this illustration taken on, December 1, 2021. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Biogen on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit that topped estimates as the company’s cost-cutting efforts took hold and sales of its closely watched Alzheimer’s drug, Leqembi, came in higher than expected. Biogen and … Read more

Riderless horses recovered after running through central London

Two horses on the loose bolt through the streets of London near Aldwych. Picture date: Wednesday April 24, 2024. Jordan Pettitt – Pa Images | Pa Images | Getty Images LONDON — The U.K. army on Wednesday said they had recovered “a number” of military working horses after the animals broke free during a routine … Read more

Biden issues new rules for airlines to require automatic cash refunds, prohibit surprise fees

If an airline cancels your flight, remember that you’re entitled to a full refund. Bunhill | E+ | Getty Images The Biden administration on Wednesday unveiled two new rules that will directly affect the millions of Americans who fly commercially every year. The first rule requires airlines to be more transparent about extra fees. The … Read more

Despite earnings miss, Nucor CEO sees growth in ‘back half’ of 2024

In a Tuesday interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Nucor CEO Leon Topalian gave reassurances that the steelmaker is on the right track despite quarterly earnings that fell short of expectations and weak guidance for the current period. “I’m comfortable with where we’re at — while prices have moderated some, we’re seeing some strength as we … Read more

China may have to brace for a new wave of bond defaults, S&P says

Residential buildings under construction at the Phoenix Palace project, developed by Country Garden Holdings Co., in Heyuan, Guangdong province, China in September 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s state-directed economy may be creating the conditions for a new wave of bond defaults that could come as soon as next year, according … Read more

3.6 million Medicare patients could get heart health coverage

More than 3 million people with Medicare could be eligible for coverage of Wegovy now that the blockbuster weight loss drug is also approved in the U.S. for heart health, according to an analysis released Wednesday by health policy research organization KFF. But some eligible beneficiaries could still face out-of-pocket costs for the highly popular … Read more