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Starbucks unveils efficiency plan, hopes to save $3 billion

This segment previously aired on November 3, 2023. Starbucks (SBUX) will roll out a reinvention and efficiency strategy over the next three years, hoping to save $3 billion in costs and contribute to its global expansion plans. Starbucks CFO Rachel Ruggeri joins Yahoo Finance’s Brooke DiPalma at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss the updates to the coffee chain’s cost-saving plans and how it is considering menu prices. “The $3 billion is broken, really, into two areas — the first area is in our stores,” Ruggeri says, outlining plans to better fund in-store equipment needs and labor costs for busier franchises. “The remainder of the $2 billion is largely in cost […]

Big Tech earnings: How Amazon, Alphabet, & Microsoft are competing in the cloud

Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), and Amazon (AMZN) are all competing in the cloud. But how do they stack up? Constellation Research Founder R “Ray” Wang says the “cloud wars are real. The three big players are at it and Microsoft wants to be number two.” Wang breaks down how each company is ramping up their cloud efforts, from Microsoft’s sales team to Amazon’s AI efforts. In the video above, you can also find out how Wang says Apple (AAPL) is using AI. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. #youtube #Amazon #stockmarket Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: […]

October jobs report: How strikes could have dented labor statistics

The jobs report for October showed slowing labor growth as the U.S. unemployment rate slightly increased. The prolonged strikes from auto workers, Hollywood actors, and healthcare workers are significant contributors to the jobs slowdown, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics survey conducted during the middle of these strikes. Yahoo Finance Reporters Alexandra Canal and Anjalee Khemlani join the Live show to discuss the impact strikes had on the jobs report and how the future of the strikes may continue to impact their respective markets. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. #youtube #yahoofinance #stockmarket Subscribe to […]

Apple: Why India could be a big win for Apple amid declining sales in China

Apple (AAPL) stock dipped Friday morning despite reporting a fiscal fourth-quarter earnings beat, communicating caution on its growth outlook in China. While new iPhone launches alone may not be enough to propel the stock forward, could Apple’s services segment be just what it was looking for all along? Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley details Apple services segment’s overwhelming $22.3 billion in net sales and the growth it could offer to the company as Apple unveils new M3 semiconductor chips and wearable devices. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo […]

Sam Bankman Fried is ‘one of the biggest fraudsters of our lifetime’ former Federal Prosecutor says

Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has been convicted on all seven fraud charges at his criminal trial. The charges are related to allegations that Bankman-Fried deceived FTX customers and investors, misusing billions in client funds. The guilty verdict carries a maximum penalty of up to 110 years in prison if Bankman-Fried receives the highest sentence for each count. Former Federal Prosecutor Renato Mariotti explains that the conviction is “[sending] a message to the crypto industry,” which U.S. regulators appointed by the Biden administration are watching closely. He notes substantial resources were used for this case, defying expectations that Bankman-Fried’s Democratic ties would allow for leniency. “I really […]

Coinbase reports Q3 revenue beat and declining trading volume

Crypto platform Coinbase (COIN) posted a mixed third-quarter earnings report, beating revenue estimates as trading volumes declined over the quarter. Yahoo Finance Live monitor Coinbase’s stock action while sharing a consensus on the overall crypto landscape, referencing fallout from recent crypto scandals including FTX’s collapse while under the helm of Sam Bankman-Fried. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb #youtube #crypto #youtube About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial […]

Sam Bankman-Fried guilty on all charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering

A New York City jury convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried of fraud on Thursday after less than 5 hours of deliberation. He was found guilty of all 7 charges, with sentencing to take place on March 28, 2024. Bankman-Fried may also have to face another set of criminal charges that allege he committed bank fraud and bribed Chinese officials. Yahoo Finance Legal Reporter Alexis Keenan joins the Live show to break down everything involved in the trial and the decision handed down by the jury. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb […]

October jobs report is ‘rock solid…the Fed is done hiking rates,’ economist says

October’s jobs data came out cooler than expected Friday morning, reporting nonfarm payroll growth of only 150,000 jobs — short of economist estimates of 180,000. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% while wage growth rose to 4.1%. Is this softening in the labor market good for the economy or just good for the Fed’s monetary policy? The Conference Board Chief Economist Dana Peterson and RSM Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas share their views on the cooling jobs data, which Peterson characterized as “the same story” coming out companies and their hiring practices, which is setting the stage for a “short and shallow recession in the first half of next year.” […]

Oct jobs report: US economy adds 150,000 jobs, unemployment rises as auto strikes impact labor force

Yahoo Finance anchors Brad Smith and Akiko Fujita break down the jobs report for October 2023. The US economy added 150,000 jobs in October while the unemployment rate ticked higher to 3.9% indicating signs of a slowing labor market after a robust September report. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had expected 180,000 jobs were added in October while also projecting the unemployment rate would remain flat. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cited a decline in manufacturing due to “strike activity,” amid the United Auto Workers strike across plants at three major auto manufacturers. Employment in the manufacturing sector decreased by 35,000 in October due to the strike activity, per BLS. Earlier […]

Moderna CEO discusses earnings and how the company aims to break even by 2026

While boasting a third-quarter revenue beat, biotech firm Moderna (MRNA) reported an overwhelmingly higher-than-expected loss of $9.53 per share. Its shares find themselves under pressure over weakening COVID-19 vaccine demand. Moderna’s Chief Financial Officer Jamey Mock joins Yahoo Finance’s Anjalee Khemlani to discuss the company’s forward strategy. Mock notes that the company aims to “break-even by 2026,” acknowledging investors’ concerns. Mock’s optimism for the 2026 deadline is based on “organic growth opportunity” in the late-stage product pipeline with plans to introduce RSV and flu vaccines in the coming years. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. #youtube […]