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PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) reported its fourth quarter 2024 earnings results today. Net revenue of $27.7 billion remained relatively unchanged from the year-ago period. Organic revenue growth was 2.1%. Net income attributable to PepsiCo was $1.52 billion, or $1.11 per share, compared to $1.30 billion, or $0.94 per share, last year. Core EPS was $1.96. Earnings beat estimates while revenue fell short causing the stock to dip over 1% in premarket hours on Tuesday.   For fiscal year 2025, the company expects a low-single-digit increase in organic revenue and a mid-single-digit increase in core constant currency EPS. Prior performance The post…

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The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement.The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement.    Pam Bondi, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2025.  Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling…

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The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement.The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest political allies to the top perch of American law enforcement.    Pam Bondi, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be attorney general, testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 15, 2025.  Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters The Republican-led U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. attorney general on Tuesday, propelling…

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Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) reported a sharp increase in adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, aided by a 7% increase in sales. Fourth-quarter worldwide sales increased 7% year-over-year to $15.6 billion, with Pharmaceutical and Animal Health revenues growing 7% and 9% respectively. The company reported a net profit of $3.74 billion or $1.48 per share for the December quarter, compared to a loss of $1.23 billion or $0.48 per share in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, earnings climbed to $1.72 per share in Q4 from $0.03 per share in the fourth quarter…

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Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE: MRK) reported a sharp increase in adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter of 2024, aided by a 7% increase in sales. Fourth-quarter worldwide sales increased 7% year-over-year to $15.6 billion, with Pharmaceutical and Animal Health revenues growing 7% and 9% respectively. The company reported a net profit of $3.74 billion or $1.48 per share for the December quarter, compared to a loss of $1.23 billion or $0.48 per share in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, earnings climbed to $1.72 per share in Q4 from $0.03 per share in the fourth quarter…

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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) reported its second quarter 2025 earnings results today. Net sales decreased 6% year-over-year to $4 billion. Organic sales were also down 6%. Net loss attributable to the Estée Lauder Companies Inc. was $590 million, or $1.64 per share, compared to net income of $313 million, or $0.87 per share, last year. Adjusted EPS decreased 29% to $0.62. For the third quarter of 2025, the company expects reported sales to decline 10-12% and organic sales to decline 8-10% YoY. GAAP EPS is projected to be $0.04-0.17 while adjusted EPS is expected to be $0.20-0.30.…

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Thousands voted in the Indian capital’s state legislature election on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist party trying to unseat a powerful regional group that has ruled New Delhi for over a decade. Voters went to polling booths on a cold, wintry day to cast their ballots across the sprawling capital. Manish Sisodia, a key Aam Aadmi Party leader, and others offered prayers in a temple before voting. Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party is up against the AAP, led by Arvind Kejriwal, which runs New Delhi and has built a vast support base on its welfare policies and an…

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“Good luck to the feds coming in to try to get her,” Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey said about a woman he seemed to falsely imply was an undocumented immigrant living on his property. ​“Good luck to the feds coming in to try to get her,” Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey said about a woman he seemed to falsely imply was an undocumented immigrant living on his property.    “Good luck to the feds coming in to try to get her,” Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey said about a woman he seemed to falsely imply was an undocumented…

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Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives Wednesday after more than the required number of legislators, many of them allies of the president with whom she has had a bitter political feud, signed a petition to remove her from office. House of Representatives Secretary General Reginald Velasco told a plenary meeting of the lower chamber of Congress that at least 215 lawmakers have signed a petition to impeach Duterte, more than enough for the powerful House to impeach her. With enough endorsements by House legislators, the impeachment complaint was ordered transmitted to the Senate, which…

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Joseph Suaalii addresses the reports around his possible position before praise from Beauden Barrett. ​Joseph Suaalii addresses the reports around his possible position before praise from Beauden Barrett.   Video: Suaalii’s confusion at ‘talking point’ Suaalii’s confusion at ‘talking point’ We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement Sport Rugby Union Joseph Suaalii addresses the reports around his possible position before praise from Beauden Barrett. February 5, 2025 — 6.12pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later Add videos to your saved list and come…

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Mysteriously large paw prints found in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains have reignited local theories that there is a panther living among the forestry. ​Mysteriously large paw prints found in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains have reignited local theories that there is a panther living among the forestry.   Video: Large paw prints found in Blue Mountains reignites panther mystery Large paw prints found in Blue Mountains reignites panther mystery We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National Mysteriously large paw prints found in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains have…

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Managing director David Anderson’s farewell tour has taken an unlikely direction. ​Managing director David Anderson’s farewell tour has taken an unlikely direction.    Business Workplace Media & marketing Opinion Colin Kruger Senior Business Reporter February 5, 2025 — 6.28pm February 5, 2025 — 6.28pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement ABC managing director David Anderson has just 23 days left as the boss of our embattled public broadcaster, and the Federal Court – dealing with the termination of radio presenter…

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This year’s VCE exams will be developed under the strict supervision of a government-appointed monitor after tests were compromised in the state’s 2024 exam leak scandal. ​This year’s VCE exams will be developed under the strict supervision of a government-appointed monitor after tests were compromised in the state’s 2024 exam leak scandal.    National Victoria Education By Caroline Schelle February 5, 2025 — 6.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement The 2025 VCE exams will be developed under the watch…

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Hundreds of thousands of doses of moxidectin – which treats a disease caused by a parasitic worm – are being given to patients, the result of an audacious strategy offering a new way to develop medicine for neglected populations. ​Hundreds of thousands of doses of moxidectin – which treats a disease caused by a parasitic worm – are being given to patients, the result of an audacious strategy offering a new way to develop medicine for neglected populations.    National Science By Liam Mannix February 5, 2025 — 6.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for…

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Cronulla’s star recruit wanted no part of the celebrations after the Warriors’ shock win over Penrith in 2024. It says a lot about what drives the elite prop. ​Cronulla’s star recruit wanted no part of the celebrations after the Warriors’ shock win over Penrith in 2024. It says a lot about what drives the elite prop.    Sport NRL NRL 2025 By Dan Walsh February 5, 2025 — 6.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Craig Fitzgibbon hit Addin Fonua-Blake…

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Inner Sydney High has its first year 12 cohort doing the HSC this year – and it is already feeling the popularity pinch. ​Inner Sydney High has its first year 12 cohort doing the HSC this year – and it is already feeling the popularity pinch.    Exclusive National NSW Education By Lucy Carroll and Christopher Harris February 5, 2025 — 6.30pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Frustrated parents have criticised a decision to redraw Inner Sydney High’s catchment…

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A Qantas flight approaching a runway was forced to abort landing due to the wild weather in Queensland. ​A Qantas flight approaching a runway was forced to abort landing due to the wild weather in Queensland.   Video: Qantas flight aborts landing as wild weather lashes Queensland Qantas flight aborts landing as wild weather lashes Queensland We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Brisbane Times Advertisement National A Qantas flight approaching a runway was forced to abort landing due to the wild weather in Queensland. February 5, 2025 — 6.33pm , register or…

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TYRELL MALACIA has completed a loan move away from Manchester United. The defender will spend the rest of the season at Dutch outfit PSV Eindhoven. Getty Tyrell Malacia has left Manchester United on loan[/caption] Malacia, 25, will now feature in the Champions League and could come up against Arsenal. The Dutchman could face the Gunners if PSV overcome Juventus in the play-off round. Malacia may never return to Old Trafford for the Red Devils as PSV have the option to make his move permanent in the summer. Manchester United will also have his wages fully covered by PSV during the…

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RTE star Kathryn Thomas had support from her celebrity pals as she kicked off her brand new show on Dublin’s Q102. The new breakfast show ‘The Morning Show with Kathryn Thomas’ aired for the first time this morning. Arthur Gourounlian shared his well wishes for the star on the first day of her new jobkobpix Kathryn will host the new weekday breakfast show from todayLouise Samuelsen The show will run from 7am to 10am on weekdays. And as Kathryn admitted to some first day jitters, even revealing she set three alarms to make it to the studio on time, she…

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Premiums are higher in the tropical north, and those who can afford cover have started lodging claims for flood damage. ​Premiums are higher in the tropical north, and those who can afford cover have started lodging claims for flood damage.    National Queensland Floods By Fraser Barton February 5, 2025 — 5.48pm , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement The damage bill from heavy rainfall and flash flooding in northern Australia remains to be seen as insurers begin taking claims from…

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