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Emerson Buys Remaining Shares Of AspenTech In $7.2 Billion Deal

Published on: January 27, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC

Casual dining chains like Chili's, Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse are competing to become the go-to for special occasions as consumers return to pre-COVID habits. Despite industry fragmentation, brands that leverage scale, marketing, and technology have significant market share opportunities. Inflation, fast-casual players, and breakfast-focused chains like Denny's and Cracker Barrel pose challenges, but value deals and convenience remain key drivers.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 03:03 PM UTC

Casual dining chains like Chili’s are capitalizing on consumers returning to dining out for special occasions, despite industry fragmentation and challenges from fast food and fast-casual players. Brinker International's Chili's, Darden's Olive Garden, and Texas Roadhouse are leading the pack, using value promotions, social media marketing, and technology to boost their competitive advantage. While breakfast chains like Denny's and Cracker Barrel face headwinds due to budget-conscious consumers, Keke's Breakfast Café, acquired by Denny's in 2022, offers potential growth opportunities given its higher-income customer base.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 01:02 PM UTC

Post-pandemic property boom over as luxury home prices in London's commuter belt fall by 9% on average.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC

Ryanair reports a strong Q3 profit, beating expectations, despite reducing passenger outlook due to Boeing 737 MAX delivery delays.

Published on: January 27, 2025, 08:03 AM UTC

E.l.f. Beauty bucks the anti-DEI trend, touting inclusivity and diverse marketing campaigns. Despite backlash to DEI initiatives, e.l.f. credits its commitment to diversity and inclusion for its success. The company features transgender and non-binary models, and its efforts have earned support from Gen Z and Millennial consumers.

Published on: January 25, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC

President Trump signed an executive order exempting the US from a global minimum tax deal to prevent corporate income tax competition. The deal, supported by 140 countries, aimed to curb tax avoidance and the shifting of income to low-tax jurisdictions. However, it may have been unnecessary as the Biden administration was negotiating a workaround for US companies, shielding them from penalties for taking the research and development tax credit.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 08:02 PM UTC

Meta ramps up AI investment with $60B expansion, plans massive data center and Llama 4 launch

Published on: January 24, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC

American Express profits surged 12% in Q4 as consumer spending on credit cards exceeded expectations. Billings rose 8%, and revenue is projected to grow 8-10% in 2023.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 02:04 PM UTC

UnitedHealth Group appoints Tim Noel as UnitedHealthcare CEO, succeeding Brian Thompson. Noel brings 20 years of experience at UnitedHealth, most recently leading Medicare & Retirement division.

Published on: January 24, 2025, 09:02 AM UTC