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Homegrown food giant, Jollibee Foods Corp., is shaking up its structure with a bold plan to separate its international business from its Philippine operations, aiming to unlock clearer growth pathways and attract distinct investor appetites. 

Online sellers received a boost after the Department of Trade and Industry announced it will defer mandatory registration under the Philippine Trustmark program, extending the voluntary phase until December 31, 2026, from the earlier 2025 deadline.

Smartrade is trying to change the way Filipinos approach trading. Instead of chasing quick wins, the learning firm pushes beginners to study, practice, and respect the market.

NIKE Inc. posted mixed results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, reporting revenues of USD12.4 billion and diluted earnings per share of USD0.53, as the sportswear giant pushed forward with its turnaround amid margin pressure and uneven demand.

U.S. stocks jumped Thursday after a long-delayed inflation report delivered a clear upside surprise, snapping Wall Street out of a four-session slide and reigniting hopes for interest-rate cuts.