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[1/3] The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., November 17, 2021. Google's results bode ill for Facebook parent Meta Platforms (META.O), which is especially reliant on advertising and reports results on Wednesday. Microsoft fell 2% and chipmaker Texas Instruments , which forecast quarterly revenue and profit below estimates, was down 5%. Shares in Spotify (SPOT.N), which also warned on slow advertising growth, slid 4%. "During the quarter we experienced expected weakness in personal electronics and expanding weakness across industrial," said TI boss Rich Templeton.

☆ Chipotle beats quarterly sales estimates on steady demand
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] The logo of Chipotle is seen on one of their restaurants in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., February 7, 2022. REUTERS/Andrew KellyOct 25 (Reuters) - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG.N) on Tuesday reported quarterly higher sales that topped Wall Street expectations, as higher menu prices did not dissuade the restaurant's affluent customers from digging into its burritos and rice bowls. Comparable sales at the California-based chain jumped 7.6% in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, while analysts on average had expected a 7.3% rise, according to Refinitiv IBES. Shares of the company rose 1% in extended trading. Shares of the company rose about 4% in extended trading, as its restaurant level margin also rose to 25.3% from 23.5% a year earlier.

☆ Chipotle’s Increase in Burrito Prices Contributes to Store-Sales Boost
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Heather Haddon | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Chipotle says it has raised prices several times in the past 12 months. Chipotle Mexican Grill said consumer demand remained strong for its burritos and bowls even after it raised prices again in recent months, though the chain’s chief executive said inflation is wearing on some consumers. The burrito chain said Tuesday its same-store sales grew 7.6% in the third quarter ended Sept. 30 compared with the same period last year. Higher prices helped drive some of the increase, with its average menu prices 13% higher compared with the same period last year, the company said.

☆ Chipotle says price hikes lift revenue as customers show ‘minimal resistance’
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Customers order from a Chipotle restaurant at the King of Prussia Mall in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings that topped analysts' expectations as another round of price hikes hit its menus. CEO Brian Niccol said that the company saw "minimal resistance" to higher menu prices during the quarter, although transactions declined 1%. The company reported paying more for dairy, tortillas, avocados, packaging and labor. For the fourth quarter, Chipotle is predicting same-store sales growth in the mid- to high-single digits.

☆ 'Food at home' prices are up 13% from last year: Here are 4 ways to save on groceries
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Still, there are a number of strategies you can use to reduce your food costs, experts say. Prices of "food at home," aka groceries, soared 13% from the same time in 2021. Meanwhile, shopping with a grocery list probably won't prevent all your impulse buys, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't use one. Take a look at your grocery list before you decide where to do your buying, said Erin Clarke, author of The Well Plated Cookbook. Then, try to find the store that offers the best value on the particular items you're looking for.

☆ All the best products we’ve tested in 2021 (so far)
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-03 | by ( Cnn Underscored Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +62 min

Best coffee subscription: Blue Bottle (starting at $11 per shipment; bluebottle.com)Blue BottleBlue Bottle’s coffee subscription hit all of our marks during the testing process. This mask, though, formed the best seal around the edges, blocking out more light than any other mask we tested. Not only does it keep your drinks hot or cold for many hours, it’s solidly durable and has the best lid we’ve ever tested. Best smart display: Amazon Echo Show 8 ($99.99, originally $129.99; amazon.com)AmazonThe Echo Show 8 is the best smart display we tested, with a versatile 8-inch screen in a build that really fits anywhere. Best smart thermostat: Nest Learning Thermostat ($223, originally $229; amazon.com)GoogleThe Nest Learning Thermostat studies your habits and controls the temperature in your home automatically.

☆ How college athletes are getting paid from brand sponsorships as NIL marketing takes off
▼ + stars: | 2021-10-16 | by ( Dan Whateley | Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

In addition to brand deals, student-athletes have run branded training clinics and have been paid for appearances and autograph signings. Read about how much an FCS national champion who thought he would 'strike gold' with NIL deals actually earnedLike Sproles, Amherst College wide receiver Jack Betts thought he would profit significantly from the NIL deals, but quickly realized that it wouldn't be easy for a Division III athlete. However, by pitching himself to brands, Betts has been able to secure 35 NIL deals in 2022 alone. Some colleges and universities have developed policies to stop student-athletes from making brand deals that would interfere with their own lucrative sponsorship contracts. Here's Insider's list of 13 top companies helping student-athletes make money and shaping the future of NIL marketing

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