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Bloomberg PepsiCo Inc gave a full-year sales outlook that was ahead of estimates as the company looks to pass the burden of higher costs onto consumers. Organic revenue is projected to rise 6% this year on an adjusted basis, compared with the 5.4% average estimate, after fourth-quarter growth exceeded analysts’ expectations. The company said that core earnings per share were …

Bloomberg Airline stocks recorded their first back-to back weekly gains gain since early October, potentially marking the beginning of a long-overdue recovery, amid growing signs that a reopening of the economy is gaining pace. The S&P Supercomposite Airlines Industry Index closed up 6.1%, after a 3% gain, as investors continue to shun higher-risk growth stocks given expectations for aggressive interest-rate …

  Bloomberg TAG Heuer, the maker of luxury watches worn by tennis star Naomi Osaka and actor Ryan Gosling, plans to boost prices for most of its watches later this year. The Swiss brand, part of luxury giant LVMH SE, plans increases in April of about 5% to 6% for most timepieces, except smart watches, Chief Executive Officer Frederic Arnault …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the second-largest exchange in the Middle East, on Tuesday welcomed the successful listing of Alpha Data, a leading digital transformation provider and systems integrator in the UAE. This marks the UAE’s first IPO and the exchange’s second offering in 2025, reinforcing the exchange’s commitment to broadening the market and offering …