Darden Restaurants recently reported their quarterly results which showed mixed outcomes for the company. One concerning aspect was the decrease in same-store sales at Olive Garden for the second consecutive quarter. This decline led to a flat overall same-store sales figure for Darden as a whole. The company’s earnings per share and revenue also fell
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In the year 2024, the box office industry has seen a significant revival with the resurgence of family-friendly films in cinemas. After a period of low ticket sales and sparse family movie releases, the arrival of a steady stream of new movies has reinvigorated the box office. This trend has given movie theater operators hope
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to address a Senate panel regarding the company’s less than perfect culture as new whistleblower allegations emerge just ahead of the hearing. Calhoun, who is planning to step down before the year ends, will face questioning from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. These allegations come as Boeing strives
Senator Elizabeth Warren is not one to shy away from confrontation, especially when it comes to holding powerful figures accountable. In a recent letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Warren accuses him of prioritizing the interests of the financial industry over the well-being of the American people. She expresses her disappointment in reports suggesting
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved Merck’s new vaccine, Capvaxive, designed to protect adults from pneumococcus bacteria that can lead to serious illnesses such as pneumonia. This new development is a significant step forward in preventive healthcare, particularly for those at higher risk for pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease is a severe condition that can
Eli Lilly has been experiencing a surge in demand for its weight loss and diabetes treatments over the past year, propelling the company to new heights. However, this success comes with its own set of challenges that need to be addressed to sustain this growth and meet the needs of patients. Anat Ashkenazi, the outgoing
Over the weekend, Disney and Pixar made a significant impact on the box office with the debut of “Inside Out 2.” The animated film brought in an estimated $155 million domestically, marking the second-highest theatrical opening for an animated film. This success was a refreshing return for Disney, Pixar, and the summer box office, especially
Boeing’s Starliner capsule, named “Calypso”, has recently made headlines as it has been scheduled to remain at the International Space Station for a longer duration than originally planned. NASA announced the extension of the mission, known as Boeing’s crew flight test, which is aimed at conducting various tests on the Starliner while it is docked
The Pentagon recently announced the first winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin securing a spot for the first time. This development comes as part of the contracts awarded under the Pentagon’s $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch program. Elon Musk’s SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA) were also
GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting was marred by chaos and confusion on Thursday as computer problems plagued the event. The servers hosting the virtual meeting crashed due to overwhelming interest in the stream, leaving many shareholders unable to access the event. Despite the meeting being scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. ET, users encountered error messages