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Consumer

Big Tobacco Isn’t Up in Smoke Just Yet

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So far this year, a basket of six global tobacco stocks have produced an average total return of 43%, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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Industrials

Caught Between Painful Present and Optimistic Outlook: Copper’s Tariff Price Odyssey

Demand for copper, already one of the most commonly used metals in the world, has surged amid the AI computing boom.

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Consumer

Starbucks Whips Up Big Bids for Its Chinese Biz

Starbucks is said to be entertaining bids from about 10 would-be buyers that value its Chinese operations at up to $5 billion.

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Consumer

Drop the Ship-pers: FedEx, UPS Downgraded as US Policy Bites Into Import Revenue

According to US Customs, untaxed “de minimis” shipments accounted for 92% of all cargo entering the US, or 4 million packages a day.

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Healthcare

China’s Multibillion-Dollar US Pharma Pipeline Draws Scrutiny in Washington

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China’s pharmaceutical sector, a minor player just years ago, has revved up into a global juggernaut faster than a Fuxing high speed train.

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla Needs its Robo-Tech to Recharge Revenue

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So far, Tesla has launched limited rideshare services in Austin and the Bay area, and it’s looking to expand into Florida, Arizona and Nevada.

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Media & Entertainment

Living Room Legend Netflix Makes a Break for Hollywood

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Whether it pursues the box office or not, Netflix is clearly interested in catering to the extroverts among us.

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