(Reuters) – Progressive Corp said on Tuesday its third-quarter profit more than doubled, driven by strong demand for personal auto insurance policies. Encouraged by expectations of a soft landing, individuals and businesses are spending on insurance policies despite higher prices. Wage growth and a relatively strong labor market have also given confidence to customers to […]
Intel, AMD team up to confront rising challenge from Arm
By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Intel and Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday said they are forming a group to help make sure software works across their chips, responding to a rising challenge from Arm Holdings. Intel invented what is known as the x86 computing architecture, a technology that for 40 years has powered the world’s […]
Trump Media extends rebound in one of its heaviest trading sessions
(Reuters) – Shares of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s media company surged 6% on Tuesday to their highest since June in one of the heaviest trading sessions since the Truth Social platform’s Wall Street debut in March. Trump Media & Technology Group’s leap to $31.55 a share added to recent strong gains reflecting betting odds […]
Walgreens to shut 1,200 stores as CEO Wentworth seeks turnaround
By Manas Mishra and Sneha S K (Reuters) -Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Tuesday it would shut 1,200 stores over the next three years as new CEO Tim Wentworth plots a turnaround at the struggling pharmacy chain operator hit by sluggish consumer spending and low drug reimbursement rates. The company narrowly beat Wall Street’s lowered […]