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TikTok and fast-food rivalry fuel Chili’s sales as parent Brinker says turnaround is taking hold
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TikTok and fast-food rivalry fuel Chili’s sales as parent Brinker says turnaround is taking hold

An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told CNBC that the chain’s strong performance is just a sign that customers are finally catching onto the chain’s two-year turnaround. Shares of Brinker have climbed
Election 2024 live updates: Biden and Harris appear together; Trump holds a news conference in New Jersey
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Election 2024 live updates: Biden and Harris appear together; Trump holds a news conference in New Jersey

What to watch on the campaign trail today President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together in Maryland to discuss their plan to lower out-of-pocket costs for older adults on Medicare — their first joint campaign event since the president ended his re-election bid. Former President Donald Trump held a news conference today
At News Conference, Donald Trump Says He’s ‘Entitled to Personal Attacks’ Against Kamala Harris
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At News Conference, Donald Trump Says He’s ‘Entitled to Personal Attacks’ Against Kamala Harris

Toward the end of a meandering news conference, former President Donald J. Trump on Thursday insisted he was “entitled” to continue his barrage of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, even as Republican allies are pushing him to shift his tone and emphasize policy issues. Saying he was “very angry” at Ms. Harris, Mr.
Donald Trump Already Has an Expectation for His Cabinet
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Donald Trump Already Has an Expectation for His Cabinet

Former President Donald Trump pledged that his Cabinet would lower inflation in the first 100 days of his second term during a rally Wednesday. The Republican presidential nominee was visiting Asheville, North Carolina, when he said he already had an expectation for his Cabinet—to get inflation down in the first few months of his presidency.
China’s rhetoric turns dangerously real for Taiwanese
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China’s rhetoric turns dangerously real for Taiwanese

China's rhetoric turns dangerously real for Taiwanese Getty Images Younger Taiwanese increasingly see their identity as separate from China Calls to denounce “die hard" Taiwanese secessionists, a tipline to report them and punishments that could include the death penalty for “ringleaders” – Beijing’s familiar rhetoric against Taiwan is turning dangerously real. The democratically-governed island has
Stocks Rally Again As Signs Of Crash Evaporate—Dow Up Almost 2,000 Points From August Low
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Stocks Rally Again As Signs Of Crash Evaporate—Dow Up Almost 2,000 Points From August Low

Forbes Business Breaking Stocks Rally Again As Signs Of Crash Evaporate—Dow Up Almost 2,000 Points From August Low Derek Saul Forbes Staff Derek Saul has covered markets for the Forbes news team since 2021. Following Aug 15, 2024, 10:03am EDT Updated Aug 15, 2024, 11:21am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin
Walmart Stock Soars Toward All-Time High As Earnings Reveal Value-Hungry Consumers
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Walmart Stock Soars Toward All-Time High As Earnings Reveal Value-Hungry Consumers

Forbes Business Breaking Walmart Stock Soars Toward All-Time High As Earnings Reveal Value-Hungry Consumers Derek Saul Forbes Staff Derek Saul has covered markets for the Forbes news team since 2021. Following Aug 15, 2024, 08:58am EDT Updated Aug 15, 2024, 09:02am EDT Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Walmart stock rallied
Trump’s economy speech veers into familiar territory: Personal attacks against Harris and Biden
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Trump’s economy speech veers into familiar territory: Personal attacks against Harris and Biden

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday delivered what had been billed as remarks focusing on his plans for the economy, but he went on numerous tangents about President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and windmills. Trump spoke before an enthusiastic crowd in Asheville, North Carolina, as his allies and advisers

Majority of Americans want troops sent to border, oppose illegal immigration: polls

Originally Published by: (The Center Square) – Polls are consistently showing two key indictments on the Biden-Harris administration border policy: Americans not only overwhelmingly oppose illegal immigration but also want troops sent to the southern border and the border secure. Two new recent polls support this trend, although polls have consistently shown that Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of