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Restaurant chains experienced a significant recovery in the April-June quarter. Value growth and expansion into smaller cities drove this positive trend. Higher in-store traffic and improved daily sales contributed to the recovery. Chains are focusing on value meals and selective price adjustments. This marks a reversal after several quarters of declining sales and profits.

Geopolitical tensions easing around the Strait of Hormuz are expected to drive Brent crude prices down to $60 a barrel by year-end, according to Citi. Global energy markets are normalizing, with shipping resuming and Gulf producers increasing output. Despite this, Chinese buyers remain absent, and inventories are lower than anticipated, suggesting a potentially uneven recovery….

Nick Foligno and Marcus Foligno have both made a lot of money during long NHL careers, but the two have taken very different paths to get there. Nick’s longer career and more lucrative contracts give him a significant edge in estimated net worth, while Marcus is still earning through his Minnesota Wild contract. Their careers,…