PepsiCo, a global food and beverage giant, reported its quarterly results on Friday, revealing a decline in North American demand for its products. The company’s shares dropped more than 2% in premarket trading, indicating investor disappointment. PepsiCo’s earnings per share came in at $1.78 adjusted, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations of $1.72. However, the company’s revenue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a significant gamble by replacing his top commander in a dramatic military shake-up. The decision to appoint Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new head of Ukraine’s armed forces is thought to be one of Zelenskyy’s biggest risks yet. This move comes amid broader changes in the country’s military
The beauty industry giant, L’Oreal, experienced a significant drop in its shares following the release of lower-than-expected sales figures. This downturn was primarily driven by a slowdown in demand in Asia, particularly North Asia. The luxury sector as a whole has been facing challenges due to unfavorable macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions. However, certain high-end brands,
Microsoft has recently introduced a significant update to its AI assistant platform, Copilot. This platform, which was launched a year ago, now boasts a brand-new design overhaul that promises to provide a streamlined look and feel. The company aims to enhance the user experience by introducing a revamped interface along with several other improvements. One
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists in Britain have shattered a record for generating fusion energy during a recent experiment conducted at the Joint European Torus (JET) facility. Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the sun, holds great promise in providing a clean, safe, and abundant source of energy, with the potential to address the
Pinterest, the popular digital pinboard platform, experienced a decline in its shares during extended trading on Thursday. This drop came after the company released a weaker-than-expected forecast and reported disappointing revenue. However, there was a slight rebound in the stock following the announcement of a new partnership with Google. The revenue reported by Pinterest for
Christopher Nolan had a Shakespearian moment when he appeared on The Late Show. Unlike Marc Antony, however, Nolan came not to bury Robert Downey Jr., but to praise him. Downey Jr., who is considered the front-runner for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in “Oppenheimer,” received effusive praise from Nolan. The director commended
The Los Angeles Lakers commemorated the legacy of their beloved late superstar, Kobe Bryant, with the unveiling of a magnificent statue. This awe-inspiring 19-foot bronze likeness stands tall outside the Lakers’ downtown arena, serving as a monumental tribute to a basketball legend. Depicting Bryant in his iconic white No. 8 jersey, the statue captures a
Romance fraud has become an alarming issue in the digital age, with scammers preying on vulnerable individuals seeking love and companionship online. These criminals often employ manipulative tactics to elicit trust and exploit victims emotionally and financially. While the exact methods may vary, their intentions remain the same: to deceive and defraud unsuspecting people. This
In a bid to enhance its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Google recently unveiled a major rebrand of its AI chatbot and assistant. Formerly known as Bard, the chatbot has been renamed Gemini, aligning with the suite of AI models that power it. This move demonstrates Google’s strong commitment to investing in AI assistants, an area