News Highlights: Top Company News of the Day
May 24 2022 - 7:30PM
Dow Jones News
Wendy's Shares Jump 17% on Potential Trian Deal
The fast-food chain's largest shareholder said it is weighing
possible transactions to acquire control of the company.
Intuit Shares Gain as Earnings and Outlook Top Street Estimates
The tax and accounting software company's strong results come
economic pressures that are weighing on the company's many small
business customers.
Lyft to Pause Hiring and Trim Budgets, Citing Economic Slowdown
President John Zimmer announced the measures to staff
Tuesday.
Nordstrom Shares Soar After It Lifts Forecast. Shoppers Are Buying Dress Clothes Again.
It is a sign the retailer's upscale customers are less affected
by inflation than more mainstream shoppers.
Walmart Apologizes for Juneteenth Products After Social-Media Backlash
The retailer said it may remove some Juneteenth-related products
from store shelves after a wave of social-media backlash that
accused Walmart of inappropriately commercializing the holiday.
Glencore Reaches Settlements With U.S., U.K., Brazil on Bribery, Market Manipulation
The Anglo-Swiss commodities company says it will pay at least
$1.2 billion and two of its business units will plead guilty.
Snap's Gloomy Forecast Prompts Debate Over Trouble for Broader Advertising Market
Some analysts say the company's weaker outlook suggests
macroeconomic pressures on ad spending, while others say Snap had
aggressive expectations.
Zoom Still Needs the Little People
The tech company is scrambling to build up a more stable base of
business customers. That focus should pay off as long as the
still-important consumer side doesn't melt away too quickly.
U.K. Regulator Fines KPMG Over Shortfalls in Rolls-Royce Audit
The Financial Reporting Council said it imposed sanctions of
GBP3.4 million-equivalent to $4.2 million-against the
professional-services firm and GBP112,500 against audit partner
Anthony Sykes.
Visa CEO says retail sector remains healthy thanks to big spenders: 'We're just not seeing these negative impacts'
Visa says it's seeing healthy spending trends, buoyed by pent-up
demand for activities outside the home and resurgent activity by
affluent cardholders.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 24, 2022 19:15 ET (23:15 GMT)
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