Industries

Consumer

Kimberly-Clark Takeover Offers $48 Billion of Pain Relief to Tylenol-Maker Kenvue

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The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2026, comes as Kenvue’s Tylenol political fight is heating up.

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Electric Vehicles

Will Boston Wage War on Waymo?

Boston city council members are considering an ordinance that would require a “human safety operator” to be present in autonomous vehicles.

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Industries

Government Shutdown Disrupts Flight Schedules, Clouds Holiday Travel Plans

Major US airlines are already quietly cutting routes in the first quarter of 2026, experts told The Daily Upside.

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Consumer

Chipotle Struggles as Customers Skip the Guac

Execs said that inflation-addled consumers are under the impression that Chipotle costs more than it does.

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Healthcare

Eli Lilly’s Sterling Results Highlight Rival Novo Nordisk’s Fading Fortunes

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Record performance of its GLP-1 drugs sent shares in Eli Lilly soaring almost 4% after its earnings call on Thursday.

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Energy

Oil Spikes as US Sanctions Russian Producers to Undermine Putin’s War Machine

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Shell and BP shares rose roughly 3% on Thursday, while US majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron were more muted, up 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.

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Industries

Umbrella Weather: Investors Rain on Travelers Despite Insurer’s Disaster Savings

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The third quarter of the year is typically the most expensive time of year for insurers because of extreme weather events.

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