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Elon Musk's Tesla robots won't be running amok anytime soon: Former Meta exec
July 24, 2024 12:03 AM AEST| By EODHDNot so fast with Elon Musk's grand vision of society being overrun by Tesla (TSLA) humanoid robots, aka Optimus. "Sometimes we have to call it what it is, right? I mean have you seen this thing do any...

Kroger Earns Top Score on Disability Equality Index for Fifth Consecutive Year
July 24, 2024 12:00 AM AEST| By EODHDAwarded maximum score of 100 and named a best place to work for disability inclusion CINCINNATI, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it received a top score on the...

Weaker Tissue Demand Hits Kimberly-Clark Earnings
July 23, 2024 11:42 PM AEST| By EODHD(Bloomberg) -- Kimberly-Clark Corp., the owner of Kleenex tissues, reported quarterly sales that trailed estimates, indicating that shoppers are still moderating their spending despite cooling inflati...

Adobe Unveils Powerful New Innovations in Illustrator and Photoshop Unlocking New Design Possibilities for Creative Pros
July 23, 2024 11:17 PM AEST| By EODHDLatest Illustrator and Photoshop releases accelerate creative workflows, save pros time and empower designers to realize their visions faster New Firefly-enabled features like Generative Shape Fill in...

Franklin Templeton Selects Aladdin by BlackRock to Unify Its Investment Management Technology
July 23, 2024 11:00 PM AEST| By EODHDSAN MATEO, Calif., July 23, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN), a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton, has selected Aladdin® by BlackRock...

Pearson Announces Appointment of Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as Chief Marketing Officer
July 23, 2024 11:00 PM AEST| By EODHDGinny Cartwright Ziegler (Photo: Business Wire) LONDON, July 23, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, announces the appointment of Ginny Cartwright Zie...

ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces Timing of Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Webcast
July 23, 2024 10:55 PM AEST| By EODHDScotts Miracle-Gro Company (The) MARYSVILLE, Ohio, July 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden as wel...

Whole Foods settles ex-worker's lawsuit over Black Lives Matter masks
July 23, 2024 10:47 PM AEST| By EODHDBy Nate Raymond BOSTON (Reuters) - Whole Foods has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing it of illegally firing a worker who refused to remove her Black Lives Matter facemask and complaine...

DXC Technology Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024
July 23, 2024 10:30 PM AEST| By EODHDASHBURN, Va., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplace...

Lockheed Martin Stock Jumps as Earnings Smash Expectations, Guidance Raised
July 23, 2024 10:17 PM AEST| By EODHDThe defense contractor’s second-quarter report smashed Wall Street forecasts. It also lifted earnings and revenue guidance. Continue reading

Surging Demand for Zyn Pouches Fuels Philip Morris Sales
July 23, 2024 10:13 PM AEST| By EODHDPhilip Morris International (PM) reported forecast-beating revenue growth, as demand continued to surge for its Zyn flavored nicotine pouches. Posting second-quarter results, the tobacco company said...

US opens probe into Delta following widespread flight cancellations
July 23, 2024 10:11 PM AEST| By EODHD(Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday that it is opening an investigation into Delta Air Lines after the carrier canceled more than 5,000 flights since Friday as it struggles...

Investors Completely Overlook 8 Fast-Growing Stocks
July 23, 2024 10:00 PM AEST| By EODHDAmazed by Nvidia's expected earnings growth this year? Join the club. What about fast-growing S&P 500 stocks everyone is missing out on? Continue reading

Sherwin-Williams raises 2024 profit forecast on upcoming residential demand
July 23, 2024 09:54 PM AEST| By EODHD(Reuters) - Sherwin-Williams on Tuesday raised its full-year earnings forecast and posted a second-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates, as the paintmaker was helped by higher prices and inc...

Hospital operator HCA lifts annual profit forecast on strong demand
July 23, 2024 09:39 PM AEST| By EODHD(Reuters) -HCA Healthcare raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, after beating Wall Street estimates for second-quarter earnings, sending shares of the hospital operator up more than 7% before...

Kimberly-Clark Posts Jump in Earnings and Raises Outlook, but Revenue Disappoints
July 23, 2024 09:35 PM AEST| By EODHDThe maker of Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers raised its outlook, after reporting a jump in earnings for last quarter. Kimberly-Clark hiked its forecast for annual adjusted earnings due to factors...

Pentair Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Sales Rise; Issues Q3 Outlook
July 23, 2024 09:31 PM AEST| By EODHDPentair Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Sales Rise; Issues Q3 Outlook

Lockheed Boosts Forecast on Strong Fighter Jet, Radar Sales
July 23, 2024 09:30 PM AEST| By EODHD(Bloomberg) -- Lockheed Martin Corp. raised its profit and revenue guidance as demand for its fighter jet and radar programs drove sales above expectations in the second quarter. Most Read from Bloomb...

Consumers Energy Clearing Over 7,000 Miles of Trees Near Power Lines This Year as Part of Reliability Roadmap
July 23, 2024 09:17 PM AEST| By EODHDJACKSON, Mich., July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy will clear and remove trees along over 7,000 miles of power lines this year, part of a stepped-up commitment to protect electrical equipm...

Virgin Atlantic orders seven new planes to complete fleet overhaul
July 23, 2024 09:00 PM AEST| By EODHDVirgin Atlantic has announced a new plane order which will complete its multibillion-dollar fleet transformation. The airline said it has ordered seven new Airbus A330-900s, which will be delivered fr...
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