Markets kick off trading erasing some of the gains of the last few days, but where are stocks going for the long term? Washington Crossing Advisors' Matthew Battipaglia says economic and earnings fundamentals will drive markets for patient investors.
We also take a look at recent results from Coach parent Tapestry and Michael Kors. Both companies reported better-than-expected results for the holiday quarter, driving shares higher. We take a look at if that means they'll be able to weather the changing retail landscape.
And Blue Apron shares popped after earnings Tuesday morning. The meal-kit delivery company said revenues fell less than expected in the latest quarter and that it upped spending on marketing. But is this enough to keep the company afloat, or will it have to find a buyer?
Nestlé has dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe after an investigation into an undisclosed relationship with a direct subordinate. The company announced on Monday that the dismissal was effective immediately. An investigation found that Freixe violated Nestlé’s code of conduct. He had been CEO for a year. Philipp Navratil, a longtime Nestlé executive, will replace him. Chairman Paul Bulcke stated that the decision was necessary to uphold the company’s values and governance. Navratil began his career with Nestlé in 2001 and has held various roles, including CEO of Nestlé's Nespresso division since 2024.
Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies a decade after they joined in a massive merger that created one of the biggest food companies on the planet. One of the companies will include brands such as Heinz, Philadelphia cream cheese and Kraft Mac & Cheese. The other will include brands like Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles and Lunchables. When the company formed in 2015 it wanted to capitalize on its massive scale, but shifting tastes complicated those plans, with households seeking to introduce healthier options at the table. Kraft Heinz's net revenue has fallen every year since 2020.
