McDonald's, the global fast-food giant, announced on Monday its plans to further expand its ownership stake in its Chinese operations. In an effort to continue growing in the world's second-largest economy, McDonald's will acquire the minority shareholder Carlyle Group, increasing its stake in its Chinese business from 20% to 48%. Carlyle Group initially acquired its stake in … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Expands Ownership Stake in Chinese Operations
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Slowdown in Demand for Burberry
Burberry, the renowned British fashion firm, has recently joined the list of luxury companies experiencing a decline in demand due to inflationary pressures impacting affluent consumers worldwide. In a recent announcement on Thursday, Burberry expressed concerns about meeting its fiscal year targets if this trend persists, following a significant slowdown in second-quarter … [Read more...] about Slowdown in Demand for Burberry
Hermès Reports Strong Q3 Sales
Luxury goods seller Hermès International has announced that its sales continued to grow during the third quarter of this year. Despite concerns about a wider slowdown in the luxury sector, the French fashion house reported a 16% increase in sales to €3.36 billion ($3.58 billion). This exceeded the predictions of five analysts polled by FactSet, who had estimated sales worth … [Read more...] about Hermès Reports Strong Q3 Sales
Oil Futures Bounce Back Despite Weak Chinese Demand
Oil futures rebounded on Thursday after a two-day drop, ignoring data that indicated weak consumer demand in China. Despite the setback, crude prices attempted to recover, reaching their lowest level since mid-July. Price Action West Texas Intermediate crude for December delivery rose by 54 cents, or 0.4%, to $75.87 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. January Brent … [Read more...] about Oil Futures Bounce Back Despite Weak Chinese Demand
Apple Stock Faces Challenges Ahead
As Apple prepares to release its fourth-quarter earnings report, industry experts are expressing concerns about the tech giant's future performance. Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes, who holds a Buy rating on Apple stock with a target price of $240, highlights several key issues that the company needs to address. Pressure to Demonstrate Growth Despite having one of the most … [Read more...] about Apple Stock Faces Challenges Ahead
