Disney Forecasts Stronger Streaming, Parks Growth as Cord-Cutting Continues

The entertainment giant is counting on the two businesses to help it deal with cord-cutting and an up-and-down movie division.

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Uber Forecasts Strong Bookings as Revenue, Trips Rise

Uber Technologies logged higher-than-expected financial results in the second quarter, as gross bookings are on track to grow beyond Wall Street projections in the current quarter.

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McDonald's Sales Rebound After Burger Giant Hammers Value Message

The chain's global same-store sales grew after falling or holding roughly steady over the previous four quarters. Shares rose 3.5% in premarket trading.

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Six Flags Swings to Loss Amid Declining Attendance, CEO to Step Down

Six Flags Entertainment cut its full-year forecast and said it is exploring the sale of land and other assets, as the theme-park operator reported falling visitor numbers.

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Applebee's, IHOP Sees Improvement, Outback Has Mixed Performance

Dine Brands Global posted a smaller second-quarter profit but noted improving sales at its Applebee's and IHOP restaurants.

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Shopify Profit Jumps as Merchant Sales Drive Revenue Growth

Shopify reported a surge in second-quarter profit and set a strong outlook for the next quarter.

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New York Times Subscription, Ad Revenue Continue to Grow

The publisher ended the second quarter with 11.3 million digital-only subscribers and forecast further revenue gains.

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Carlyle Group's Profit, Revenue Jump

The private-equity group on Wednesday posted net income of $319.7 million, or 87 cents a share, compared with $148.2 million, or 40 cents a share, a year earlier.

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Royal Caribbean Aims to Raise Prices-and Still Be a Bargain

As it adds new ships and destinations, the cruise operator bets it can raise prices closer to those of land-based vacations and still hook inflation-scorched travelers.

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As AI Changes Internet Search, Reddit Lies in a Sweet Spot

Reddit's human conversations make it a surprising winner in AI's machine age.

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Oscar Health Swings to Loss, Expects Return to Profitability in 2026

Oscar Health swung to a loss in its latest quarter as previously forecast, reflecting the financial challenges for some in the healthcare sector.

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Nvidia Reiterates Its Chips Don't Have Back Doors

Nvidia reiterated that its chips don't-and shouldn't-have back doors or kill switches, days after Beijing summoned the U.S. artificial-intelligence chip giant over national-security concerns.

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Novo Nordisk's Wegovy Weight-Loss Drug Sales Surge Despite Copycat Issues

Second-quarter sales of the blockbuster drug soared 67% on year, despite millions of U.S. patients using generic unbranded versions of the drug.

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Glencore to Keep London Listing After Dropping New York Plans

The commodities giant said that despite the scale and depth of U.S. capital markets, switching its listing wouldn't offer better value for shareholders at this time.

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Adnoc Gas Posts Record Earnings Despite Weaker Prices

The Abu Dhabi-owned gas company said net profit for the quarter rose 16% on the same period a year prior, setting a fresh quarterly record.

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Honda Motor Profit Dented by Tariffs, but Outlook Brightens

First-quarter profit halved from a year earlier due in part to the U.S. levies, though the automaker raised its annual earnings forecasts, citing a smaller-than-feared tariff hit.

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Cathay Pacific First-Half Profit Rose, Places Boeing Jet Order

The Hong Kong flag carrier said it will buy Boeing jets valued at about US$8 billion as it posted a slight increase in first-half profit on higher passenger volumes and lower fuel prices.

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