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Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2024 7:00 PM ET Company Participants Joey Wat – Chief Executive Officer Andy Yeung – Chief Financial Officer Michelle Shen – Director of Investor Relations Conference Call Participants Michelle Cheng – Goldman Sachs Brian Bittner – Oppenheimer Xiaopo Wei – Citi Lina Yan – HSBC Sijie Lin – CICC Kevin Yin – J.P. Morgan Chen Luo – Bank of America Operator Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the Yum China Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to…

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Amid allegations of Indian interference in national elections, there’s a call to boycott Indian goods in Bangladesh. Last week, a supplier for the Indian consumer goods giant Marico faced a chilly reception in Dhaka’s Panthapath area. Grocery shops, usually eager to stock their shelves with its hair oil, cooking oil, body lotion and other products, refused to take new deliveries. “Sales of Parachute oil, a Marico bestseller, have plummeted to almost zero in recent weeks,” local shopkeeper Aman Ullah said. “Indian products just aren’t moving. We’re stuck with unsold stock and won’t be restocking.” Another shop owner who requested anonymity revealed…

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A watchdog group called Power the Future is suing the Biden administration for refusing to share the names and titles of people on John Kerry’s staff and hiding their coordination with green groups. The group correctly suggests that Kerry’s staff is paid for by taxpayers and that people have a right to the information. They also suggest that Kerry’s work has a direct effect on energy policy and prices. Kerry has announced that he is going to step down from his position as Biden ‘climate envoy’ but that’s besides the point. He still has an office and a staff. These…

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Opinion The legendary country music star Toby Keith sadly passed away last night at the age of 62 after a lengthy battle with stomach cancer. Now, Keith’s fellow singer Kid Rock is speaking out to pay tribute to him. JUST IN: Country star Toby Keith has died at the age of 62 after a long battle with stomach cancer. Keith was known for his love for his country, our troops and would even perform for military personnel overseas. Keith also was one of the first people to help launch Taylor… pic.twitter.com/rWP0yYO7bG — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 6, 2024 Kid Rock…

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An enthralling encounter unfolded in Visakhapatnam as India beat England by 106 runs over four days to pull level in the five-match series. Two Tests into the rubber, both teams now have one win apiece. It was far from a perfect game for the hosts, despite the result going in their favor. There were plenty of individual performances that left a lot to be desired, and India were off the mark from a tactical standpoint as well. Rohit Sharma and company now have a long 10-day break before the third Test at Rajkot, meaning that they will have time to…

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TL;DR: The Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows and Windows 11 Pro Bundle is on sale for £39.50, saving you 80% on list price. It can be frustrating if you have a computer that’s not running smoothly, doesn’t have the productivity apps you need for work or home, or both. If you’re considering buying a new one, you might want to hold off. Instead of sinking hundreds of pounds or more into a new computer, you can get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office 2019 and Windows 11 Pro for just £39.50. This version of Office might not be the…

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Yuichiro Chino/Moment via Getty Images The life of Transphorm (NASDAQ:TGAN) as an independent entity is scheduled to come to an end later in the year after coming to terms with Renesas (OTCPK:RNECF) on an acquisition of the former by the latter. The proposal still needs shareholder approval, but it valued TGAN at $5.10 a share in cash. While important players have come out in favor of the proposed acquisition, there are still some who are against the proposal for various reasons. Still, the most likely outcome is that TGAN winds up being acquired. Why will be covered next? Renesas acquires…

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  EXPLAINER Pakistan will vote on February 8 for national and state legislatures amid political fluidity and steep economic challenges. On Thursday, 128 million Pakistanis will get to elect their country’s next government, and also the legislatures of the nation’s four provinces. These are Pakistan’s 12th general elections — and the country’s latest attempt to deepen democratic roots. Pakistan’s powerful military establishment has ruled directly for more than three decades of the country’s journey as an independent nation since 1947. And it has influenced and intervened in politics even when not directly in power — a fact acknowledged by former army…

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The boss of Fox, Lachlan Murdoch, said the service would make “an array of amazing sports content all in one place” while David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery said it “exemplifies our ability as an industry to drive innovation and provide consumers with more choice, enjoyment”.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (NASDAQ:CTSH) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Tyler Scott – VP & Head of IR Ravi Kumar – CEO Jatin Dalal – CFO Conference Call Participants Ashwin Shirvaikar – Citi Tien-Tsin Huang – JPMorgan Moshe Katri – Wedbush Securities Surinder Thind – Jefferies James Friedman – Susquehanna Ramsey El-Assal – Barclays Operator Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Cognizant Technology Solutions Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any background noise. After the speakers’ remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session.…

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