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Australian fast-casual Guzman y Gomez abruptly closed its Naperville location along with seven other Chicago-area restaurants, citing weak U.S. sales and a decision to stop expanding. The company will wind down operations and not move forward with announced new sites, with co-CEO Steven Marks saying the U.S. performance was not acceptable and branding in Chicago and through suburban drive-thrus was challenging.
Nintendo says the Switch 2 price increase reflects persistent memory and component costs that are not expected to fall soon, aiming to protect profitability and support long-term platform growth. The price in Europe rises from €470 to €500 (US$450–$500), with UK pricing left to retailers. The company notes a strong first year of sales and plans to expand the installed base through new titles, while warning that costs could impact the near term and next year as well.
Jim Cramer argues Tesla is a buy after hearing Elon Musk's remarks on the company's earnings call.
ASUS CFO Nick Wu called Apple's new MacBook Neo a 'shock' to the PC industry on an earnings call, noting its low price and modest 8GB RAM; while reviewers praised real-world performance for creative apps, PC vendors say they will respond with competing products, though the MacBook Neo's ultimate market impact remains uncertain.
Papa John’s says it will close roughly 300 underperforming North American restaurants by the end of 2027, about 200 of them this year, as part of a turnaround plan following a weak quarter. The closures accompany a roughly 7% cut to its corporate staff and come after a 5.4% drop in North American same-store sales in Q4; CEO Todd Penegor cited a weak consumer backdrop and promotional environment while rivals like Pizza Hut and Domino’s show a mixed picture.
Wendy’s says it will close about 5–6% of its U.S. restaurants in 2026 (roughly 298–358 locations) after reviewing underperforming units with franchisees, with 28 closures already in 2025 and a year-end total of 5,969 U.S. locations. The company plans a menu overhaul, including a new cheesy bacon cheeseburger and a chicken tender ranch wrap, and a stronger push on digital, social, and everyday value through initiatives like the Biggie Deals menu. Closures are expected mainly in the first half of 2026, as Wendy’s aims to stabilize performance while maintaining a flat global systemwide sales outlook for 2026 following a 5.5% Q4 revenue drop to $543 million.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI will redefine social feeds into more immersive, personalized experiences, including AI-generated and interactive content like the Vibes feed and future world-building formats, while Meta eyes monetizing Meta AI through subscriptions and ads and continues VR investments despite heavy losses at Reality Labs.
Netflix has been testing a vertical video feed in its mobile app and plans a broader rollout in 2026, including new content types like video podcasts and a redesigned mobile user interface as it contends with social-media competition and increasing mobile viewing.
Tesla's stock fell nearly 4% after Elon Musk used the company's earnings call to strongly defend his controversial $1 trillion pay package, criticizing proxy advisory firms and emphasizing shareholder influence, amid a challenging quarter with declining profits and rising costs.
Elon Musk used Tesla's earnings call to strongly advocate for his $1 trillion pay plan, criticizing shareholder advisory firms that oppose it, amid disappointing quarterly results and rising costs for Tesla. Shareholders will vote on the proposal at the November 6 meeting.
Alibaba's Q1 earnings missed estimates but shares surged 13% after a positive analyst call, with a focus on future growth in AI, quick commerce, and cloud services. Despite a lackluster quarter, analysts see a strategic shift and expect the stock to rise, supported by strong buy ratings and an increased price target of $160.
Wall Street anticipates Apple’s upcoming earnings call will discuss topics like China, tariffs, and the series 'Severance,' amid concerns over manufacturing costs and market share, with analysts predicting modest growth in earnings and revenue.
Dell Technologies Inc held its Q3 2025 earnings call, led by Paul Frantz, VP of Investor Relations, with key executives including COO Jeffrey Clarke and CFO Yvonne McGill. The call covered financial results, guidance, and non-GAAP financial measures, with a focus on year-over-year growth. Forward-looking statements were made, with a disclaimer on potential risks and uncertainties affecting actual outcomes.
Costco's new CFO, Gary Millerchip, confirmed during his first earnings call that the price of the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo will remain unchanged, dispelling recent speculation. This price has been stable since the mid-1980s, despite previous comments from former CFO Richard Galanti suggesting a potential increase. The company has managed to maintain this price by manufacturing its own hot dogs and leveraging revenue from other business sectors. Costco reported a 9.1% increase in sales for Q3 2023, exceeding expectations.
Costco's new CFO Gary Millerchip reassured investors that the price of the popular $1.50 hot dog and soda combo will remain unchanged, continuing the company's long-standing tradition of offering budget-friendly deals.