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Here are the cities where more than 1,000 Starbucks baristas are said to be striking

November 13, 2025
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Published: Nov. 13, 2025 at 9:13 a.m. ET The federal government may have just resumed operations, but…

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FanDuel owner to launch prediction market as competition heats up

November 13, 2025
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Flutter announces third quarter loss and downgrades guidance for full-year but the underlying earnings trend is…

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McDonald’s, Tyson and other companies have gotten more anxious about the fallout from SNAP delays

November 11, 2025
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One analyst says payment delays across states are likely, even after the government’s reopening.

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Expedia is treating AI as a friend rather than a mortal enemy — and its stock is soaring

November 7, 2025
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Expedia shares climbed to a record close as the online travel agent has embraced AI to…

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Wendy’s is still losing to rivals like McDonald’s, but not by as much as feared

November 7, 2025
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Published: Nov. 7, 2025 at 8:34 a.m. ET Shares of Wendy’s Co. rallied in early Friday trading,…

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Trade wars are dying down, but the U.S. economy is still licking its wounds

November 7, 2025
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The trade wars have died down, but they have not disappeared — and that has left…

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Expedia says people are still making travel plans — and it’s not just the wealthy

November 6, 2025
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Published: Nov. 6, 2025 at 5:02 p.m. ET Expedia Group Inc. late Thursday gave investors a fresh…

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Airbnb suggests consumers are starting to feel better about taking vacations. Here’s why profits could still take a hit.

November 6, 2025
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Vacation-rental platform Airbnb Inc. on Thursday said demand held up through October and forecast fourth-quarter sales…

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This sports betting company ended its ESPN deal early, and investors like it. Here’s why.

November 6, 2025
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Published: Nov. 6, 2025 at 8:36 a.m. ET Penn Entertainment Inc. is making a big bet on…

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McDonald’s push to make meals affordable is working as sales growth tops expectations, again

November 5, 2025
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Last Updated: Nov. 5, 2025 at 10:46 a.m. ETFirst Published: Nov. 5, 2025 at 8:45 a.m. ET McDonald’s…