Chipotle’s quarterly results shine as burrito demand holds strong

By Deborah Mary Sophia (Reuters) -Chipotle Mexican Grill topped market estimates for quarterly profit and sales on Tuesday, helped by its relatively wealthier clientele ordering its burritos and rice bowls despite menu items getting pricier. Shares of the California-based company were up nearly 3% in after-hours trading. While customer traffic dropped 1.6% across the U.S….

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Lilly rides wave of weight-loss drug demand, working to expand capacity

By Patrick Wingrove and Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) – Eli Lilly on Tuesday forecast 2024 profit above Wall Street estimates on soaring demand for Zepbound, its recently approved weight-loss drug, and said it would have new supply from expanded manufacturing capacity as soon as this year. Explosive demand for diabetes treatment Mounjaro, which had also been…

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