[ad_1] PepsiCo on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations, despite weaker U.S. demand caused by Quaker Oats recalls and backlash to higher prices for its drinks and snacks. Shares of the company fell more than 2% in morning trading. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $1.61 adjusted vs. $1.52 expected Revenue: $18.25 billion vs. $18.07 billion expected Pepsi reported first-quarter net income attributable to the company of $2.04 bi ..read more

[ad_1] Dive Brief: Swedish buy now, pay later pioneer Klarna has partnered for the first time with ride-share pioneer Uber to offer two payment options to customers in the U.S., Germany and Sweden seeking rides and food deliveries, according to a Wednesday press release. The agreement does not include Klarna’s BNPL offerings, the release said. Rather, as of Wednesday Uber customers in the three countries are able to make immediate payments with a debit card, credit card or bank account via Klarna. A “subscription” option, which rolls up charges into a single monthly payment is also available ..read more

[ad_1] Customers shop in a Walmart Supercenter on February 20, 2024 in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer’s more than 4,600 U.S. stores, CNBC has learned. The move puts One in direct competition with Affirm, the BNPL leader and exclusive provider of installment loans for Walmart customers since 2019. It’s a relationship that the Bentonville, Arkansas, retailer expanded recently, introducing Affirm as a payment optio ..read more

[ad_1] Dive Brief: Research firm CB Insights has identified 85 early-stage U.S. startups as potential acquisition targets for finance automation platform Ramp, according to a Monday analyst note. Among the companies were startups such as Streamlined, which focuses on accounts receivable automation; Zenskar, which offers automated billing; and Adaptive, a construction-focused finance platform.   Ramp, which offers services such as corporate cards, expense management and accounts payable automation, is looking to broaden its reach to “finance automation,” the note said. A spokesperson ..read more

[ad_1] Fiserv is benefiting from the sale of its services abroad, but also from an increase in demand from U.S., state and local government clients. Demand for the company’s Clover point-of-sale software lifted international sales to merchants, the processing giant reported Tuesday in a first-quarter earnings press release. The Clover offering, which is directed mainly at small merchant clients, logged a 30% increase for the first quarter relative to last year, following a similar rise in the fourth quarter, according to a company web presentation.  “Our progress in international ma ..read more

[ad_1] by TeachThought Staff Whether we like it or not, there is no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the world in many ways. Education is one of the areas affected by it. How can teachers use AI and guide their students through the challenging world of new technologies? Although AI-based tools are fairly new, we can safely say that they may become increasingly common in our daily lives. The cat is out of the box, and it’s not coming back in. We may soon wake up in a world full of AI assistants and smart tools, but today’s decisions will shape the future. AI in education i ..read more

[ad_1] Union Bank February 7, 2024 Welcome to Union Bank’s exciting journey into the world of investments! We’re delighted to bring our Northern Vermont and New Hampshire communities a simple, yet powerful way to grow your money. Through our UB2Go digital banking platform, we’re introducing an easy-to-use digital investment app. You can start investing with as little as $10, joining the ranks of savvy investors right from your phone or computer. To kick things off, we’re sharing a series of blog posts to help you understand why investing is so important. Begin Your Investment Journey: Simp ..read more

[ad_1] DETROIT — General Motors on Tuesday raised its 2024 guidance after beating Wall Street’s top- and bottom-line expectations for the first quarter. The automaker said it was boosting its forecast after strong North American operations offset losses elsewhere during the first quarter. The company now expects adjusted earnings of $12.5 billion to $14.5 billion, or $9 to $10 a share, up from a previous range of $12 billion to $14 billion, or $8.50 to $9.50 a share. GM also raised expectations for adjusted automotive free cash flow to a range of $8.5 billion to $10.5 billion, up from an ea ..read more

[ad_1] The fight against malaria is one of humanity’s most significant public health successes. Great progress was made in malaria control over the last two decades, resulting in a reduction in overall cases and deaths. But after years of steady declines, malaria cases and deaths are on the rise. Today, a child dies of malaria every minute. Conflict, climate change and increasing resistance to insecticides are jeopardizing the significant gains that the Global Fund partnership has fought to achieve over the last two decades. With the knowledge of these obstacles comes the power to defeat them ..read more

[ad_1] contributed by Michael Mirra Abstract Diversity has been at the forefront of educational discussions over the last few years. When we think about having a diverse classroom we think of ethnicity, race, gender, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation. It is easy for us to forget about socioeconomic status. This paper explores the impact socioeconomic status has on student learning in order for teachers to have a better understanding of their diverse classroom. Keywords: socioeconomic status, informer choice, late-emerging reading development, standardized testings, student attainm ..read more