Business headlines from the Apex backend, organized by sectors and major public companies for faster market scanning.
Ahead of the World Cup, Nike is leaning harder on its soccer business to extend a recovery that has shown early momentum in running, according to market reporting.
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The company’s North Line in Washington is designed to add capacity for the 737 MAX, supporting a goal of reaching 52 jets per month next year after Boeing has moved up to a 47-a-month production rate.
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During a stretch of high fuel prices, Costco reported record demand at its pumps and argued that its lower pricing model is closely tied to how it earns profit elsewhere in the business.
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An internal document reviewed by Bloomberg indicates Starbucks will connect a portion of compensation for technology employees to how much artificial intelligence is used across “Back to Starbucks” initiatives.
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The regional role, focused on wealth management and local business growth, follows Stacy Brandon’s retirement after more than a decade leading the market.
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With FedEx Freight now trading separately, FedEx says its multi-year Network 2.0 overhaul is designed to streamline pickup and delivery, reduce facility footprint, and target $2 billion in savings by the end of 2027.
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A June dividend declaration coincided with a multi-track liability management program, underscoring how the telecom plans to fund shareholder payouts while reshaping its debt stack.
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With Toy Story 5 and Moana among the scheduled 2026 theatrical releases, an analyst said the company’s film lineup could improve FY26 profitability, even as theme-park demand faces macro pressures.
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Analyst points to Palantir AIPCon themes, forward-deployed engineers, and customer knowledge converted into usable data as drivers of stickier AI adoption.
