Domino’s U.S. same-store sales, profit beat estimates, shares jump 20%
Domino’s Pizza Inc on Thursday reported quarterly U.S. same-store sales and profit above analysts’ estimates, as its focus on faster delivery and new promotions to lure diners paid off, sending shares up nearly 20%.
Thyssenkrupp nears full sale of $17 billion elevator division: sources
Thyssenkrupp is nearing a full sale of its elevator division, three people familiar with the matter said, adding that this would secure the highest valuation of about 16 billion euros ($17.3 billion) to help the company pay down debt.
Futures dip as coronavirus cases outside China rise
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels, as the number of coronavirus cases outside China increased.
EU privacy body warns of privacy risks in Google, Fitbit deal
Alphabet Inc-owned Google’s $2.1 billion bid for fitness trackers company Fitbit could pose privacy risks, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) warned on Thursday, adding its voice to other critics of the deal.
Thomson Reuters close to naming ex-Nielsen president Hasker as CEO: sources
Thomson Reuters Corp is close to naming former Nielsen Holdings Plc president Steve Hasker as its next chief executive, succeeding Jim Smith, according to people familiar with the matter.
UBS’s tech-savvy new boss Hamers not always loved by the Dutch
Ralph Hamers made his mark as a tech-savvy chief executive who led Dutch bank ING back to profitability after cementing its position as a no-frills lender in Germany and simplifying its product portfolio.
Shares of HNA affiliates rally after report of China bailout plan
Shares in affiliates of HNA Group surged on Thursday following a news report that China plans to take over the debt-laden conglomerate as the coronavirus outbreak has further hit its ability to meet financial obligations.
Israel’s Wix.com sees 2020 revenue reaching almost $1 billion
Wix.com, which helps small businesses build and operate websites, reported a smaller-than-expected decline in fourth-quarter net profit and forecast a revenue rise of about 25% this year to nearly $1 billion as it expands into the professional web crea…
Oil near one-month high on supply threats, easing demand woes
Brent oil prices held near one-month highs on Thursday supported by China’s efforts to boost its economy, a drop in new coronavirus cases at the epicentre of the outbreak and supply concerns in Venezuela and Libya.
Volkswagen CFO will leave in summer next year: Manager Magazin
Volkswagen finance chief Frank Witter will leave the German car group in the summer of 2021, business publication Manager Magazin reported on Thursday.
