Unilever warning shows global economy still fragile
A sales warning from one of the world's biggest consumer goods companies is undermining hopes for a significantly stronger global economy in 2020.
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Global weapons sales up; US leads market
The global arms industry continues to grow with total sales up 4.6% last year, according to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released Monday.
Beer is slipping; what Americans are drinking instead
Beer is in a bear market.
Cyber Monday having its biggest sales day ever
Black Friday was huge, but Cyber Monday will be even bigger.
Dick's shares soar 18% on strong sales
Shares of Dick's Sporting Goods soared 18% in early trading after the company reported strong earnings and raised its guidance for the third time this year.
Nordstrom keeps focus on storefronts
The growth of e-commerce has gutted many traditional retailers and led to the shuttering of brick-and-mortar stores. In response, many retail companies have shifted their focus away from physical stores and tried to rapidly grow their digital presence.
America's milk industry is struggling
Milk is falling out of fashion.
Walmart doubles down on China with 500 new stores
Walmart is doubling down in China despite an economic slowdown.
Victoria's Secret slump continues
Victoria's Secret posted another quarter of declining sales as the brand continues to lose its grip on shoppers.
Papa John's to add new crust for first time in nearly 4 decades
Papa John's is slowly turning things around — and perhaps a new crust will help.
IPhone sales in major slump but AirPods, iPad help Apple grow
Apple's iPhone sales slump isn't going away. But the company has invented new revenue streams — and it's relying on an old one — to keep growing.
Apple to offer early glimpse at iPhone 11 demand
Last month, Apple unveiled its iPhone 11 lineup, featuring what CEO Tim Cook called its
GM says the strike cost it $2.9 billion
The six-week strike at General Motors will end up costing the automaker about $2.9 billion, the company said Tuesday.
AT&T agrees to deal with activist shareholder
AT&T's truce with Elliott Management — avoiding a protracted fight with one of the world's most successful activist shareholders — sent the company's stock to a 52-week high on Monday.
Impossible Whoppers huge hit at Burger King
Popeyes' spicy chicken sandwich is the only thing in the fast food business that's hotter than Burger King's Impossible Whopper. That's great news for Restaurant Brands, which owns both chains.
Sales of Vans sneakers starting to cool off
Vans footwear is extremely popular with skateboarders and surfers. But sales growth for the brand's slip on shoes and sneakers is starting to cool off -- and that's wiping out the stock of Vans owner VF Corp. in the process.
Budweiser brewer hit by slumping sales in China
Anheuser-Busch InBev is running into trouble in China.
Ford posts strong earnings but cuts outlook
Ford, which is likely the next US automaker to face negotiations with the United Auto Workers union, reported strong earnings Wednesday.
McDonald's shares slip as competition heats up
Growth at McDonald's missed some expectations in the third quarter, suggesting that the chain is feeling the heat from competitors who are getting aggressive on breakfast and plant-based menu items.
Small cans resulting in big sales for Coca-Cola
Good things came in small sizes for Coca-Cola last quarter. The company reported sales that topped forecasts, thanks in part to a double-digit increase in volume for its 7.5-ounce mini cans.
Nestlé has $20 billion to spend
Nestlé shareholders could be in for another $20 billion windfall if the maker of Nespresso and KitKat fails to find businesses worth buying.
Dream of buying a Manhattan apartment? Now's your chance
The real estate market in Manhattan took a sizable hit this summer, with fewer sales and falling prices.
Fiat Chrysler pays $40 million fine for lying about sales numbers
Fiat Chrysler agreed to a $40 million fine to settle charges that it lied to investors for years about how many cars it was selling.
UAW's GM strike could be hard to solve
In November 2016, barely a year after General Motors signed its last four-year deal with the United Auto Workers union, the problems that would lead to this week's strike became apparent.
