(Reuters) - Monster Beverage ( MNST ) missed Wall Street estimates for third-quarter sales and profit on Thursday, as cost-conscious consumers cut back spending on its higher-priced beverages. Shares of the company were down about 3% after the bell. Consumers, especially from low to middle-income groups, have been curbing their cravings for branded non-alcoholic drinks and opting for cheaper alternatives....

Airbnb Inc ( ABNB ) reported third-quarter financial results Thursday after the bell. Here’s a rundown of the report. Q3 Earnings: Airbnb ( ABNB ) reported third-quarter revenue of $3.70 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $3.72 billion. The company reported third-quarter earnings of $2.13 per share, missing analyst estimates of $2.16 per share, according to Benzinga Pro. Total revenue was up...

(Reuters) - A California state agency said Thursday it is mandating enhanced data reporting requirements for autonomous vehicles including reports for incidents where self-driving cars get stuck. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is requiring companies to file detailed trip-level incident reports that cover both collision and non-collision incidents, including citations and stoppage events. In June, GM self-driving unit Cruise...

* Energy and LNG executives express relief at Trump's election win * Expect regulations will ease under new administration * Environmental groups promise fight to block LNG expansion By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - U.S. liquefied natural gas developers awaiting permits for new export projects this week expressed confidence President-elect Donald Trump will ease the way for their...