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Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has officially released a dedicated WhatsApp app for Apple Watch, giving users the ability to manage conversations and calls without needing to access their iPhone. The new app includes several core features such as call notifications, allowing users to see who is calling directly on their watch, and the ability to…

U.S. Steel Corporation (NYSE:X) has unveiled a comprehensive multi-year growth plan developed in partnership with Nippon Steel, outlining approximately $14 billion in capital investments across the United States — with $11 billion expected to be deployed by the end of 2028. The collaboration is projected to generate around $3 billion in total value, including $2.5…

Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) shares tumbled over 8% on Tuesday, as investors focused on the company’s softer earnings guidance for the fourth quarter, which outweighed its strong third-quarter results that topped analyst forecasts. For the third quarter, Uber reported earnings per share of $1.20, beating consensus estimates of $0.69 by a wide margin. Revenue climbed…

Harley-Davidson Inc. (NYSE:HOG) shares rose 2.2% on Tuesday after the motorcycle maker reported third-quarter earnings well above analyst forecasts, fueled largely by the transformation of its financial services division. The Milwaukee-based company posted adjusted earnings of $3.10 per share, far exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.58, while revenue surged 17% year-over-year to $1.34 billion, beating…

Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:TAP) posted third-quarter results that came in below Wall Street estimates, as the brewer faced ongoing industry-wide weakness and increased competitive pressures. Shares of the company slipped 0.93% in premarket trading following the announcement. The beverage maker reported adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share, missing the analyst consensus of $1.71, while…

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:MPC) shares fell 6.5% in premarket trading on Tuesday, after the company’s third-quarter earnings came in below expectations, overshadowing stronger-than-anticipated revenue figures. The U.S. refining leader reported adjusted earnings of $3.01 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $3.19, while revenue reached $34.81 billion, surpassing forecasts of $33.53 billion. Revenue was slightly…

Shopify (NYSE:SHOP) reported third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street forecasts, with both revenue and operating income topping expectations as the company said its merchants are “built for” the upcoming holiday shopping season. The Canadian e-commerce platform’s merchant base continued to show resilience despite headwinds from U.S. tariffs that have added uncertainty to production, sourcing, and…

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) announced on Tuesday that it has begun a formal strategic review of its Pizza Hut division, even as the company reported third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations. The global restaurant operator — which owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger Grill — posted adjusted earnings per share of…

Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations on Tuesday, as strong international performance offset slight softness in North America. The company’s adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.47, beating analyst forecasts by $0.10. Shares of Marriott were up 0.51% in premarket trading following the release. The hotel operator posted revenue of $6.49…

Evoke Pharma (NASDAQ:EVOK) shares surged 134% on Tuesday after the company revealed it had signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by QOL Medical, a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on gastrointestinal and rare diseases. Under the terms of the deal, QOL Medical will acquire Evoke for $11.00 per share in cash, representing a 139.7%…