US Top News and Analysis | Starbucks is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

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Starbucks announced that it has raised its full‑year outlook for both comparable earnings and same‑store sales after reporting a second consecutive quarter of traffic growth. For fiscal 2026, the coffee chain now expects global and U.S. same‑store sales to increase by at least 5% (up from a prior 3% forecast) and adjusted earnings per share to range between $2.25 and $2.45 (previously $2.15‑$2.40). The company posted fiscal second‑quarter net income of $510.9 million, or $0.45 per share, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $0.43 per share, with revenue of $9.53 billion versus the $9.16 billion anticipated. Global same‑store sales rose 6.2%, driven primarily by a 7.1% increase in U.S. same‑store sales and a 4.3% jump in traffic, while international growth was slower, with China’s same‑store sales up only 0.5% despite higher traffic. Shares rose about 6% in extended trading.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/starbucks-sbux-q2-2026-earnings.html

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Reckitt Sales Stumble as US Demand Cools, Global Headwinds Persist

Reckitt's first quarter sales fell short due to low US demand for cold remedies and Middle East supply chain problems. Shares are down 21% this year.

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https://newsletter.tf/reckitt-sales-drop-us-demand-middle-east-supply/

Reckitt's sales growth slowed in the first quarter. This is worse than expected and follows a 21% drop in share price this year.

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https://newsletter.tf/reckitt-sales-drop-us-demand-middle-east-supply/

Mexican Surveillance Firm Expands into US Market

A Mexican surveillance company is setting its sights on the US market, raising important questions about the intersection of technology, law, commerce, and civic values. Grupo Seguritech's expansion into new territory sparks a complex conversation about the implications of increased surveillance.

https://osintsights.com/mexican-surveillance-firm-expands-into-us-market?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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Acast turns profitable in 2025 as U.S. revenue surges ~61%, signaling a major podcast monetization breakthrough 🎙️

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https://thepodcasting.org/acast-turns-profitable-in-2025-as-u-s-revenue-surges-61/