Hurricanes and unseasonably warm weather hit sales at Gap during its fiscal third quarter, but the apparel company still posted better-than-expected results, leading it to raise its annual guidance for a third time this year. Gap, which runs Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and its namesake banner, is now expecting...
Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?
Air travelers face a host of headaches on their journeys: slow security lines, long waits for plush lounges, the threat of delays or cancellations — and the airport Starbucks. Many travelers, flight crews and even airport employees have at some point encountered long wait times for their Starbucks cappuccinos, cold...
Intuit shares drop as quarterly forecast misses estimates due to delayed revenue
Intuit shares fell 6% in extended trading Thursday after the finance software maker issued a revenue forecast for the current quarter that trailed analysts' estimates due to some sales being delayed. Here's how the company performed in comparison with LSEG consensus: Earnings per share: $2.50 adjusted vs. $2.35 expected Revenue:...
‘Wicked’ tallies $19 million in previews, as ‘Gladiator II’ team-up heads for $200 million opening weekend
Posters for Wicked and Gladiator II Sources: Universal (L), Paramount (R) The box office this weekend will be painted pink and green, with a splash of red. Universal's "Wicked" and Paramount's "Gladiator II" arrive ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and are expected to tally more than $200 million in...