<div id="readability-page-1"><div> Starbucks Struggles to Perk Up Sales The world's biggest coffee chain said its same-store sales fell for the sixth consecutive quarter and that a decline in orders offset higher average ticket prices. ---- Visa Profit, Sales Rise on Resilient Consumer Spending The credit-card company reported increases in profit and sales in the fiscal third quarter as consumer sentiment stayed strong. ---- Booking Posts Sales Jump; Sees Steady Demand The online travel agency posted a jump in revenue in the second quarter, though its profit fell. ---- Electronic Arts Posts Better-Than-Expected First-Quarter Results The videogame developer posted a profit of $201 million, boosted by its &#34;F1 25&#34; and global football games. ---- Caesars Entertainment Posts Narrower Loss on Digital Revenue Gains The hotel and casino company had a narrower loss in the second quarter as revenue from its digital segment increased. ---- Palo Alto Networks Nears Over $20 Billion Deal for Cybersecurity Firm CyberArk A deal for the Israeli firm would be the latest in big tech's cybersecurity consolidation. ---- Novo Nordisk Shares Plummet as Competition Weighs on Sales The pharma giant cut its guidance and named a new CEO, hoping to revive growth. Its stock fell as much as 30%, wiping almost $93 billion from its market value. ---- Boeing Takes Slow Approach to Expansion CEO Kelly Ortberg said the firm isn't seeking approval to boost 737 production until internal metrics &#34;show that we're ready.&#34; ---- Baker Hughes to Acquire Chart Industries for $13.6 Billion Baker Hughes said the buy will advance its strategic vision, expand its offerings in attractive growth markets and complement its existing capability. ---- A Megamerger Creates America's First Coast-to-Coast Rail Operator With the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal, a single company would control coast-to-coast rail shipments for first time in U.S. history. ---- JPMorgan Chase Nears a Deal to Take Over Apple's Credit-Card Program Discussions between the country's biggest bank and Apple accelerated in recent months. ---- Gucci Owner Kering Posts Sales Drop Amid Lingering Weak Demand The French luxury group on Tuesday booked revenue of $4.29 billion for the second quarter, 18% lower than in the prior-year period in reported terms. ---- L'Oreal Logs Higher Sales Amid North America, China Recovery The French cosmetics group saw a gradual recovery in North America, slight rebound in mainland China and strength in emerging markets make up for a slowdown in Europe. ---- UnitedHealth Continues to Struggle as Rising Medical Costs, Shortfalls Affect Business The company said it had failed to predict or account for the increase in costs when it set its pricing for 2025, particularly in its Medicare business. ---- UPS Shares Decline as Lack of Guidance, Weaker Results Show Prolonged Challenges United Parcel Service's financial results fell as it dropped fewer packages to Americans' doorsteps and warned that economic visibility was still too poor to provide guidance. ---- SoFi Stock Pops on Outlook Raise as Members Keep Piling In The financial-technology company raised its guidance and said profit surged fivefold in the second quarter. ---- Spotify Gains Subscribers but Posts Loss The audio streaming service added more listeners than it had forecast, but reported a net loss for the second quarter. ---- Procter &amp; Gamble Says Consumers Are Under Stress The company behind brands like Tide, Charmin and Pantene said it is seeing signs of slower spending across its product categories. <pre></pre> (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 29, 2025 17:15 ET (21:15 GMT)Copyright (c) 2025 Dow Jones &amp; Company, Inc.</div></div>

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Starbucks reported a decline in same-store sales for the sixth consecutive quarter, while Visa saw profit and sales rise due to strong consumer spending. Booking Holdings experienced a revenue jump despite a profit drop, and Electronic Arts exceeded expectations with a $201 million profit. Novo Nordisk's shares fell 30% after cutting guidance, and Baker Hughes announced a $13.6 billion acquisition. UPS faced challenges with weaker results, while SoFi's stock rose on an improved outlook. Procter & Gamble noted consumer spending stress across its product categories.

- Starbucks reported a decline in same-store sales for the sixth consecutive quarter, with higher ticket prices unable to offset the drop in orders.  
- Visa experienced profit and sales growth in the fiscal third quarter, driven by strong consumer sentiment.  
- Novo Nordisk's shares fell significantly as it cut guidance and appointed a new CEO amid increasing competition affecting sales.

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