Shivani Kumaresan

Sony Group Corp. (NYSE: SONY) has partnered with the NFL in a multiyear deal to become its official technology and headphones provider. Starting in 2025, Sony will produce NFL headsets for coaches and team staff, featuring Sony branding.

Sysco Corp (NYSE: SYY) reported a Q4 FY24 sales increase of 4.2% to $20.556 billion, slightly missing the $20.573 billion estimate. U.S. Foodservice sales grew 4.9%, and International Foodservice sales increased 3.8%. Adjusted EPS of $1.39 beat the consensus of $1.38.

SpaceX is in talks with U.S. and Australian officials to land a Starship rocket off Australia's coast. This move, following a successful splashdown in June, signals potential regional expansion and enhanced security ties.

Starbucks shares fell as its mobile ordering system faced major technical issues. This disruption coincided with a planned promotion.

SKYX Platforms (NASDAQ: SKYX) partners with Home Depot (NYSE: HD) to introduce smart products, expanding business and market penetration.

McDonald's Corp (NYSE ) reported a second-quarter FY24 sales decline of 0.12% to $6.490 billion, missing analyst estimates of $6.608 billion. U.S. comparable sales dropped 0.7%, with systemwide sales down 1%. Operating income fell 6% to $2.92 billion, and adjusted EPS of $2.97 missed expectations of $3.07.

The Biden-Harris Administration revealed that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Amkor Technology signed a preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $400 million in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act.

Walmart is piloting the technology with 19 FoxBots in four facilities. The retailer first inked a deal with Symbotic in 2022.

Earlier this month, a Ferrari NV (NYSE ) executive received suspicious WhatsApp messages from a deepfake impersonating CEO Benedetto Vigna. The scam, aimed at discussing a confidential acquisition, was identified due to mechanical intonations and a different phone number.

Walmart Canada invested millions to raise hourly wages for 40,000 store associates to boost employee retention. This follows similar efforts in the U.S., where Walmart increased salaries and bonuses for store managers and announced bonuses for 700,000 hourly workers.