LGBTQ+ consumers are shifting their brand loyalties based on companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, according to new research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The findings released Wednesday found that nearly 72% of LGBTQ+ consumers say they buy fewer products from companies they perceive as “reducing diversity and inclusion commitments.” Nearly 70% also said…
A Carvana sign and signature vending machine in Tempe, Arizona. Michael Wayland | CNBC After growing to become one of the largest used car retailers in the U.S., Carvana is expanding into the new vehicle market. The company has quietly purchased seven new vehicle franchises since last year that primarily sell Stellantis‘ Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep…
A sign hangs above the front of a Pizza Hut restaurant on Feb. 9, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Yum Brands on Tuesday announced it is selling Pizza Hut to private equity firm LongRange Capital for roughly $1.5 billion. The deal excludes the pizza chain’s locations in mainland China; Yum China…
Luxury stocks saw a sharp uptick after a proposed Iran-U.S. deal outlined a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of U.S. oil sanctions, according to Iran state media on Friday. Shares of LVMH, Gucci-owner Kering, and Hermes were up about 5%. Swiss group Richemont rose about 3.4% while the pan-European Stoxx 600 index…
Hugo Boss shares popped 6% Thursday after its biggest shareholder, Frasers Group announced a 2-billion-euro takeover offer for the German fashion company. Frasers, which has a 26% stake in Hugo Boss, said late Wednesday it is offering 38 euros per share in cash for the remainder of Hugo Boss shares, marking a total consideration of…
Nike is on the clock — its turnaround efforts are taking too long. Our patience is wearing thin. The stock has been a “remarkable loser,” Jim Cramer said Wednesday on CNBC. In a second day of broader market selling, Nike was giving back nearly half its 3.3% gains in the prior session. Shares are down…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said next week could bring key answers for technology stocks after a blockbuster quarter from Dell Technologies added to the enthusiasm around the data center trade. “When we look back, I wonder if we’ll say this was that moment when Dell simply took over the computer space” the “Mad Money” host said…
Costco continues to post strong sales gains, but one metric has been losing momentum and drawing closer scrutiny from investors. Heading into Thursday evening’s fiscal third-quarter results, shareholders, including the Club, hope to see signs of improvement in the pace of new member additions and renewals, following declines since late 2025. The big box retailer’s…
A person walks outside a Best Buy store on May 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Best Buy on Thursday reported first fiscal-quarter results that beat expectations on the top and bottom lines as the electronics retailer tries to break out of a sales slump. The company said revenue climbed slightly,…
People walk past a Lululemon store on April 03, 2025 in Miami Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Lululemon is ending its feud with founder Chip Wilson. The athletic apparel company entered into an agreement with Wilson on Wednesday that ended a messy proxy contest the founder started late last year as its largest…
