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Restaurant Brands International Inc. Appoints Patrick Siewert as Senior Advisor in Asia-Pacific Region
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) (TSX: QSP) ("RBI", "Company") has appointed Patrick Siewert as its Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific region. Mr. Siewert has extensive knowledge in food, beverage and consumer products in Asia, having served as Chief Operating Officer and Group President for Coca-Cola in Asia from 2001-2007 and then as Managing Director for the Carlyle Group in Asia from 2007-2023.
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Ether ETF approved, Live Nation antitrust suit: Morning Brief
After an eventful week compounded by Nvidia's (NVDA) fiscal first-quarter earnings, the major market averages (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are hoping to end the week on a high note and claw back some gains ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend. Morning Brief Hosts Seana Smith and Brad Smith walk investors through the top stories moving stocks in Friday's trading day, kicking off the session with Truist Co-Chief Investment Officer and Chief Market Strategist Keith Lerner who compares the market sway of Nvidia's latest earnings to that of inflation data or the Federal Reserve's monetary policy. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved ether ETF offerings on Thursday, leading Bloomberg Intelligence ETF Research Analyst James Seyffart to believe ethereum-exposed (ETH-USD) products will have similar success to the spot bitcoin ETFs (BTC-USD) rolled out at the start of 2024, just not on the same scale. Other top trending stories include the latest in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust suit against concert promoter and ticket seller Live Nation (LYV) and Charter Communications' (CHTR) content distribution deal with Paramount Global (PARA). This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.
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Burger King to offer $5 meal deal: Fast food's value hack
As consumers tighten their purse strings in the face of inflation, Burger King has become the latest fast food chain to prioritize value offerings strategically to attract cost-conscious diners. The company confirmed a new $5 meal deal aimed at catering to customers seeking affordable options. Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith and Seana Smith break down the details, shedding light on the factors driving restaurants toward value-oriented strategies to boost profits. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Morning Brief. This post was written by Angel Smith
