Coca-Cola hikes full-year forecast. CEO tells CNBC the World Cup boosted its brands
Coca-Cola said demand for its drinks rose in every market in the second quarter, helped in part by the World Cup.
Saudi Arabia has a new, and pricier, workaround to export its oil

Loadings at a Mediterranean port have picked up as Saudi Arabia races to offer its oil to buyers through a lengthier — and more expensive — backdoor.
Audi continues U.S. product push with three-row Q9 SUV
Audi sales have struggled in the U.S. over the last several quarters. The brand has been hit by tariffs and a market shift away from EVs. New product may help.
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Seagate’s earnings are welcome news for the battered AI trade

The storage maker’s June-quarter results come in ahead of Wall Street’s expectations, and the stock rallies after hours
Ford raises guidance after Q2 earnings beat, says F-Series recovery is on track
Ford cited operational improvements, resilient vehicle pricing and a high sales mix of profitable products for its performance and the improved guidance.
Alphabet and Tesla took a hit from soaring AI spending. Will Microsoft, Meta and Amazon be next?

Big Tech’s binge is draining free cash flow — and the bond markets are taking notice.
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‘I’m in my peak earning years’: I’m working beyond 70. Will that help increase my Social Security?

“I plan to retire at the end of my 70th year and transition to Medicare.”
UPS beats earnings expectations, raises full-year guidance
UPS beat Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year guidance in its second-quarter earnings report Tuesday.



