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☆ Panera Bread reportedly files to go public again through IPO
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Panera Bread has confidentially filed to go public again, the Financial Times reported. The restaurant chain, known for its soups, sandwiches and bagels, has been signaling for months that it's looking to go public through an initial public offering. In May, Panera announced a CEO transition and said the leadership changes were "in preparation for its eventual IPO" — amid a two-year IPO drought that ended in the fall. Mediterranean restaurant chain Cava , whose chair is Panera founder Ron Shaich, was among the trickle of companies that went public this year. JAB also tried to take Panera public again that year.

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☆ Top 10 things to watch in Thursday's stock market, including Jim Cramer's Benioff interview
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion. Citi raises Club holding Costco (COST) price target to $585 per share from $530, citing an acceleration of November sales. Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion. Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion. Ford (F) issues slightly worse full-year guidance: $10 billion to $10.5 billion in adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and adjusted free cash flow of between $5 billion and $5.5 billion.

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☆ These stocks have the most at risk as patients on Ozempic eat less, according to Morgan Stanley
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic is poised to change consumer consumption patterns, but not every food-related company will get hit in the same way, according to Morgan Stanley. Fast food restaurants were especially vulnerable. "Shoppers with obesity spend more at large fast food brands and, on a relative basis, less at fast casual restaurants and casual diners," Morgan Stanley said. One stock that is closer to a risky pure play is McDonald's , which is second highest on the list, according to the Morgan Stanley research. Low cost retailers like Walmart and snack and beverage companies like Pepsico are also exposed, according to the Morgan Stanley research.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Eli Lilly, Pamela Kaufman, Kaufman, Tim Hortons, Burger, Taco Bell, — CNBC's Michael Bloom Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Denmark's Novo Nordisk, Restaurant Brands, Yum Brands, Walmart, Pepsico Locations: U.S

☆ Love your leftovers — the best way to reheat your favorite foods
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Casey Barber | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Here are my strategies for reheating meals that taste just as good the second (or third) time around and eating every single portion of everything I cook. Turning to the microwave is often the first response when reheating leftovers, but it's not always the method that will give the most optimal results for most foods. These ovens can reheat food without waiting to preheat, and many offer convection, air frying or one-touch pizza options. What foods work best for microwave reheating? Foods that have a main liquid component, such as soups and stews, are a natural fit for microwave reheating.

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☆ Six Hours to Cook and $100 to Shop: Watch 3 NYT Food Writers Make Thanksgiving
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Cc Allen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +42 min

‘Your dinner must be enough to feed four people.’” “’You can cook as many dishes as you’d like, but it must include a main dish and a dessert.’” “All right, cool.” “I love Thanksgiving.” “I love Thanksgiving.” “Thanksgiving is a colonialist holiday that celebrates a genocide. Minus 3.” “Oh, oh, tamarind. O.K., O.K., O.K.” “Where’s the butter? So what I’m going to do is I’m actually going to start the butter and then put the chocolate in. Souffle vibes, O.K., I’m going to do the cranberries now.” [BACKGROUND CHATTER] “Hi.” “Hi camera.” “I’m doing like a layer.

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☆ A record number of $50 bills were printed last year. It’s not why you think
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Sergio Padilla | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —Unless you’re an avid currency collector, an employee of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, or work at the Federal Reserve, you likely didn’t know that last year a record number of $50 bills were printed. Last year, the government printed 756,096,000 of those bills — the highest total of the denomination printed in one year in more than 40 years. In 2019, only 3.5% of all US bills printed were $50s. To understand why so many $50 bills were printed, it’s important to know how the system of printing money works. But, more likely, and more realistically, people tend to avoid using $50 bills due to them being confused with $5 or $20 bills and many stores not accepting bills larger than $20.

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☆ 'We are very committed to China,' Yum China CEO says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'We are very committed to China,' Yum China CEO says"We are very committed to China," Yum China CEO Joey Wat tells CNBC amid the company's bullish outlook at the Morgan Stanley Asia-Pacific Summit.

Persons: Joey Wat, Morgan Stanley Organizations: Yum China, CNBC, Morgan, Pacific Locations: China, Morgan Stanley Asia

☆ Level up your ad creative with the help of award-winning brands on TikTok
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Tiktok For Business With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The TikTok Ad Awards are back in full force for 2023, with brands and agencies across Europe being recognised for amazingly creative, high-performing campaigns. Lidl harnessed this power to launch its brand on TikTok, drive new followers and foster brand love in the process. The content positioned Ford as a brand that understands the TikTok platform, interacts with the community, and responds quickly as well as entertainingly to viral moments. For more tips, explore their Creative Center or check out their Creative Codebook. If you'd like to learn more about TikTok and the TikTok Ad Awards, sign up for their newsletter.

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☆ China Is Becoming a Problem for Investors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Charley Grant | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Yum China, which operates Pizza Hut restaurants in the country, recently reported that consumer demand softened in September and October. Photo: Cfoto/Zuma PressChina has long been a source of stock-market optimism. Now it is turning into a reason for worry. Investors started the year by pouring money into China-focused funds, a bet that the end of Covid-19 restrictions would unleash supercharged spending in the world’s second-largest economy. Instead, a stubborn lack of growth and escalating political tensions with the U.S. are fostering poor returns and uncertainty about the future.

Organizations: Zuma Press China, U.S Locations: China, Covid

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: AMD, WeWork, Wayfair, Humana and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Advanced Micro Devices — The chipmaker dipped more than 1% after issuing softer-than-expected revenue guidance for the fourth quarter. Match Group — The dating service platforms owner shed 8.3% on weaker-than-estimated revenue guidance for the fourth quarter. Wayfair — The online furniture retailer tumbled 12% after third quarter revenue missed analyst expectations. Yum reported $2.91 billion in revenue, while analysts had expected $3.06 billion in revenue, according to estimates from LSEG. Caesars Entertainment – The gaming stock rose 5% before the bell after topping Wall Street's third-quarter earnings expectations.

Persons: General Motors, Wayfair, Goldman Sachs, ZoomInfo, FactSet, Estee Lauder, —, Kraft Heinz, Paycom, Fred Imbert, Alex Harring, Jesse Pound, Samantha Subin, Sarah Min Organizations: Street Journal, Ford, General, Barclays, CVS, Technologies, Humana, Kraft Heinz, FactSet, Yum China, —, Caesars Entertainment, LSEG Locations: Aetna, China, LSEG

☆ Slow Pizza Hut sales in the U.S. weigh on Yum Brands' revenue
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

(photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)Yum Brands on Wednesday reported third-quarter revenue that fell short of analysts' expectations, hurt by weak same-store sales growth at Pizza Hut. Yum China CFO Andy Yeung said that sales had softened in late September through October, hurting its fourth-quarter results. But in the U.S., its second-largest market, KFC saw flat same-store sales growth. The pizza chain reported 2% same-store sales growth for international restaurants and flat same-store sales in the U.S.Pizza Hut isn't the only pizza chain that has struggled to win over U.S. consumers. Rival Domino's Pizza reported a 0.6% drop in same-store sales during its third quarter.

Persons: Mike Kemp, Andy Yeung, Yum, David Gibbs, Gibbs, Chick, Taco Bell Organizations: Getty, Brands, Refinitiv, Indian, Taco, KFC, U.S Locations: Birmingham, United Kingdom, China, Taco Bell's U.S, U.S

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Estee Lauder, Yum China, Paycom Software and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Advanced Micro Devices — The stock added 8% after the chipmaker beat analyst expectations for its third-quarter earnings . Estee Lauder also lowered its full-year earnings per share guidance to a range between $2.17 and $2.42, versus its previous guidance of $3.50 per share to $3.75 per share. Third-quarter earnings per share came in above consensus, however. Paycom Software — Shares of the HR and payroll company dropped more than 36% after Paycom's third-quarter revenue came in light of expectations. Trimble — The technology and software stock shed 13% after Trimble's third-quarter revenue came in below estimates.

Persons: LSEG, Estee Lauder, Trimble —, David Barnes, Ford, Jesse Pound, Samantha Subin Organizations: CVS, —, LSEG, DuPont de Nemours —, Garmin, FactSet, Barclays, General Motors Locations: China

☆ Taco Bell parent Yum Brands tops same-store sales estimates
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A Taco Bell order and drinks sit inside the first digital-only U.S. location at Times Square in New York City, U.S., April 14, 2021. Yum Brands has banked on aggressive promotions and limited-time offers across its brands to attract customers. Global same-store sales at Taco Bell restaurants rose 8% in the quarter, above estimates of an increase of 6.49%, while KFC posted an increase of 6%, compared with estimates of 5.39%. Total same-store sales at Yum Brands rose 6% in quarter, beating analysts' estimates of a 4.73% increase. On an adjusted basis, Yum Brands earned $1.44 per share, beating estimates of $1.28.

Persons: Shannon Stapleton, Taco, Taco Bell, Deborah Sophia, Shounak Dasgupta Organizations: Bell, REUTERS, Yum Brands, Taco Bell, KFC, Thomson Locations: New York City, U.S, Taco, United States, Bengaluru

☆ Taco Bell is gaining ground as people look to save on food
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Taco Bell hasn't been hurt by customers trading down. Bing Guan/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesAt Taco Bell, customers can buy a combo meal, including a fountain drink, burrito, taco and cinnamon twists for dessert, for about $5. Taco Bell’s website shows a cheesy bean and rice burrito; spicy potato soft taco; and cheesy roll-up available for $1 each. And in the third quarter, customers didn’t only go for the cheapest items, helping keep the Taco Bell’s margins high. Taco Bell is also benefiting from people searching for less expensive food options, Gibbs said.

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☆ Morning Bid: Fed, financing and jobs greet November
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Despite the U.S. Treasury forecasting a lower fourth-quarter borrowing need than previously flagged, the tension in the bond market remains ahead of its detailed future refinancing plans due later on Wednesday. With the Federal Reserve widely expected to hold policy rates steady again on Wednesday, the Treasury plans may end up getting more bond market attention. But U.S. consumer confidence has softened, oil prices are falling again and the overseas demand picture is weakening. Another heavy day of U.S. corporate earnings is topped by big insurers and the likes of PayPal and Kraft Heinz. On Tuesday, shares in heavy-machinery maker Caterpillar (CAT.N) sank almost 7% as signs of slowing demand overshadowed a quarterly earnings beat.

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☆ Stock futures fall slightly as Fed decision looms: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures were slightly lower Tuesday evening as Wall Street geared up for the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on interest rates after closing out a terrible month. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were 50 points lower, or down 0.15%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures each shed about 0.2%. The Dow and the S&P 500 ended the month lower by 1.4% and 2.2%, respectively, marking the first three-month losing streak for both indexes since March 2020. Although November is a historically strong month for markets, investors are keeping an eye on a peak in bond yields.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Peter Boockvar, Stocks, Dow Organizations: Federal, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, China Holdings, Devices, Treasury Locations: Washington

☆ Yum brands has 'impressive' operating margin despite weakening consumer, says Lido's Gina Sanchez
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailYum brands has 'impressive' operating margin despite weakening consumer, says Lido's Gina SanchezGina Sanchez, Lido Advisors chief market strategist, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss ONEOK's performance in the aftermath of its acquisition of Magellan, the demand outlook for Yum brands, and more.

Persons: Lido's Gina Sanchez Gina Sanchez, Magellan Organizations: Lido Advisors

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Paycom, AMD, Yum China and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Paycom Software — Shares dropped 26.5% after the company missed third-quarter revenue estimates. Paycom posted $406.3 million in revenue for the period, while analysts polled by FactSet had called for $411.2 million. The company reported 70 cents per share in earnings surpassing analysts' forecast of 68 cents per share, according to LSEG. Yum China Holdings — The China-based restaurant operator shed 10.8% after missing revenue estimates for the third quarter. Yum reported $2.91 billion in revenue, falling short of analysts' expectations of $3.06 billion in revenue, according to estimates from LSEG.

Persons: Paycom, FactSet, MasTec, LSEG Organizations: Revenue, Yum China Holdings — Locations: LSEG, China

☆ How the Fed is using its multi-trillion-dollar balance sheet to fight inflation
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Bryan Mena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Washington, DC CNN —The Fed’s fight against inflation is about to enter a new phase, but the central bank’s enormous balance sheet will continue to play a key role. The Fed also manages a multi-trillion-dollar balance sheet that accounts for trillions in government securities and lists how much currency is in circulation. For over a year now, the Fed has been steadily shrinking its balance sheet to help cool the economy. The Fed’s balance sheet is currently at around $7.9 trillion, down from its peak of $9 trillion in early 2022 right before the runoff. They also see alternative scenarios for the end of the balance sheet runoff if there isn’t a recession.

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☆ Coke and Pepsi stocks are both struggling — but one beverage giant has more to worry about than the other
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Coke's overall volume rose 2% in the third quarter, while Pepsi reported flat beverage volume and a 1.5% decline in its food volume. Coke reported flat volume, while Pepsi's North American beverage unit saw volume fall 6%. "Coke has been taking share from Pepsi for many, many quarters," RBC Capital Markets analyst Nik Modi said. McDonald's has served Coke products since Ray Kroc opened his first franchised location, and is the beverage company's largest restaurant customer. International success can offset more sluggish domestic demand, like the 6% volume decline for Pepsi's North American beverage.

Persons: Luke Sharrett, Coke, James Quincey, Edward Jones, Brittany Quatrochi, Nik Modi, snacking, Modi, Quincey, McDonald's, Ray Kroc, Taco, Quatrochi Organizations: Pepsi Co, Bloomberg, Getty, Cola, PepsiCo, Coke, Atlanta -, Pepsi, Pepsi's, Gatorade, RBC Capital, Frito, U.S, Taco Bell, Yum Brands Locations: Jasper , Indiana, Atlanta, North America, United States, Europe, North, U.S, Argentina, Turkey

☆ Jobs and earnings are major themes next week as we consider more portfolio moves
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

But in the end, it's fundamentals that drive earnings and earnings that drive stock prices. Looking ahead to next week, we'll get several important macroeconomic updates along with nine Club earnings reports. Economic releases Next week is Jobs Friday when we get the government's monthly nonfarm payrolls report. Club stock earnings Club name Caterpillar (CAT) reports third-quarter results before the opening bell Tuesday. DuPont (DD) is set to report earnings.

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☆ The Fed decision and jobs report are in the week ahead as Wall Street wraps up a brutal month
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The Federal Reserve meeting and October jobs report are on the docket next week as investors wrap up a brutal month for markets. Both the S & P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slid into correction territory this week following some disappointing megacap tech reports. "I suspect that the Fed is not going to comfort the market," said James Camp, managing director at Eagle Asset Management. Many investors expect stocks could remain choppy until the markets gain clarity on when the Fed will start to cut rates. Jobs report Investors will get another look into the labor market next week soon after the Fed decision.

Persons: Jerome Powell, James Camp, Dave Sekera, Sekera, Dow Jones, Nick Galluccio, you'll, Powell, Charlie Ripley, Ripley, Galluccio, we've, Eli Lilly Organizations: Reserve, Nasdaq, Eagle Asset Management, Fed, Teton Advisors, Treasury, Asset, Apple, Investors, Allianz Investment Management, Advisors, Dallas Fed, Simon Property, Semiconductor, Western, ECI Civilian Workers, Chicago PMI, Devices, Caesars Entertainment, Pfizer, GE Healthcare Technologies, Caterpillar, ADP, PMI, Manufacturing, Costco Wholesale, Qualcomm, Cruise Line Holdings, Brands, Labor, Factory, News Corp, Booking Holdings, Paramount Global, Moderna, Jobs, Services PMI, Health Locations: U.S, FactSet, Chicago

☆ Cramer's week ahead: Federal Reserve meeting, Apple and Eli Lilly earnings
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday told investors what he'll be focusing on in the coming week, namely Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and earnings reports from companies such as Eli Lilly and Apple . Cramer noted that recent days have been "brutal" for the stock market and bemoaned the bond market's effect on stocks. On Monday, Cramer will be waiting to see the results of McDonald's earnings report. Cramer called Thursday the most important business day of the week, with earnings from drug maker Eli Lilly and tech giant Apple. EOG Resources , which Cramer said is among the best oil and gas companies alongside Coterra , reports earnings after the bell Thursday followed by a Friday conference call.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Eli Lilly, Apple, Cramer, he'll, Eaton, Eli Lilly's Mounjaro Organizations: Reserve, Caterpillar, Micro Devices, CVS, Yum Brands, KFC, Taco Bell, Apple, EOG, Treasury

☆ Weight-loss drug worries add to US restaurants' weak traffic woes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Deborah Mary Sophia | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Investors' knee-jerk reaction to those comments sent the under-pressure S&P 500 restaurants index (.SPLRCREST) down 1.3% at the time. THE FUNDAMENTALS** On Thursday, Chipotle is expected to report a 4.5% increase in Q3 same-store sales, according to LSEG data, slower both on a year-over-year and a sequential basis. Profit likely rose about 18%. WALL STREET SENTIMENT** The S&P 500 restaurant sub-index (.SPLRCREST) has risen just 0.4% year-to-date, lagging a more than 10% jump in the benchmark S&P 500 (.SPX). Growth in top restaurant stocks has broadly lagged the benchmark S&P 500 indexReporting by Deborah Sophia in Bengaluru; Editing by Savio D'SouzaOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Brendan McDermid, Peter Saleh, Taco Bell, Wells, Chipotle, Deborah Sophia, Savio D'Souza Organizations: REUTERS, KFC, Yum Brands, Walmart, Conagra, Taco, WALL, Thomson Locations: New York, McDonald's, Wells Fargo, Bengaluru

☆ Morgan Stanley's stock playbook for this slowing, 'late-cycle' economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

To play this market, the firm recommended a "barbell" of traditional defensive stocks, some select growth opportunities and late-cycle cyclical names. Take a look below for some of Morgan Stanley's favorite stocks in this slow-growth environment. 1) Traditional Defensives Despite its year-to-date underperformance against the broader market, health care remains Morgan Stanley's preferred defensive sector. Still, popular consumer food companies Yum Brands and McDonald's are considered growth stocks based on their market cap and volatility. 3) Late-Cycle Cyclicals Several energy companies — including Marathon Oil , Valero Energy and ConocoPhillips — can shine in a late-cycle market environment, according to Morgan Stanley.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Pauker, Pauker, Morgan Stanley's, Fisher, Dr Pepper, Eli Lilly, Devin McDermott, Ravi Shanker Organizations: Walmart, Fisher, " Beverage, CenterPoint Energy, Costco, Colgate, Palmolive, Yum Brands, UnitedHealth, Marathon Oil, Valero Energy, ConocoPhillips, Swift Transportation, Defense, Northrop Grumman, Howmet Aerospace, Delta Airlines

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