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On Friday, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) reported first-quarter sales of $39.46 billion, up 7.5% year over year (+6.9% on constant currency), beating the consensus of $37.28 billion, reflecting sales growth across all segments. Adjusted operating income was $593 million compared to adjusted operating income of $687 million in the year-ago quarter, reflecting lower U.S. retail sales and lapping prior year sale-leaseback gains, partly offset by cost savings initiatives and growth in t

Walgreens booked a better-than-expected fiscal first quarter, but the drugstore chain lost $265 million as it closed U.S. stores and continued work to revive its business. Walgreens said Friday that higher costs from that plan were the main factor behind its quarterly loss. The chain has already shed about a thousand U.S. stores since it grew to nearly 9,500 after buying some Rite Aid locations in 2018.

The labor market ended 2024 on a strong note, adding 256,000 jobs in December, exceeding economist forecasts and showcasing once again the resilience of the U.S. economy. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 256,000 last month, up from the downwardly revised 212,000 in November and sharply surpassing economist expectations of 160,000 payrolls as tracked by TradingEconomics. US Labor Market Defies Gravity, Unemployment Rate Falls The December payroll figure released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics s

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After a tough 2024, prospective homebuyers aren’t expected to see much relief this year.

Delta Air Lines (DAL) on Friday revealed a first-quarter outlook above analysts’ expectations as the carrier expects strong demand for travel to give it the best year in its history.

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance rose Friday morning after the pharmacy retailer reported first-quarter results that included better revenue and adjusted profits than analysts had expected.

The spirits markets in Brazil and Chile are expected to reach $40.1bn and $6.9bn respectively by 2028.

News of the day for Jan. 10, 2025