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Costco Wholesale Tops Earnings Estimates. Sales Were a Tad Soft. 
 

The retailer's earnings of $5.29 a share were ahead of calls for $5.08 a share.

 
Science Editors Raise New Doubts on Meta's Claims It Isn't Polarizing 
 

The editorial warns that Facebook's changes after the 2020 election may have swayed the conclusions of a prominent study.

 
Justice Department Probes Server Maker Super Micro Computer 
 

The probe is at an early stage and follows a critical report by an activist short-selling firm.

 
Southwest Airlines Pitches New Vision for Budget Pioneer in Activist Battle 
 

The budget-travel pioneer is doing away with some hallmarks of the no-frills model that made it an industry icon, as it fends off an activist investor.

 
Newsmax and Smartmatic Settle Defamation Lawsuit Over False 2020 Election Claims 
 

A trial in the case was set to begin Sept. 30, while Smartmatic has a separate suit pending against Fox News.

 
Commerzbank Confirms Independent Strategy Ahead of Talks With UniCredit 
 

The German lender said it planned to improve its profitability and boost shareholder returns as it grapples with a possible takeover attempt by Italy's UniCredit.

 
Citi and Apollo ink latest financial alliance as private-credit deals explode 
 

Citi and Apollo plan a $25 billion private-credit program with capital from insurance annuity company Athene and Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Co.

 
LVMH Stock Soars on China Stimulus Hopes. What to Do With Luxury Shares Now. 
 

A sustained Chinese economic recovery is necessary for a turnaround.

 
Diageo Backs Targets; Warns of Continued Challenges 
 

The spirits maker confirmed its outlook for the near and medium term, but cautioned that a tough consumer backdrop means both the beverage industry and the company continue to face challenges.

 
H&M to Miss Margin Target as Higher Costs Hurt Earnings 
 

H&M won't hit a key profitability target this year but said sales momentum picked up through July and August before accelerating further in September.

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September 26, 2024 17:15 ET (21:15 GMT)

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