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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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Energy

After Near Decade of Talks, a Global Carbon Credit Trading Deal at COP29

Countries at the United Nations COP29 climate summit struck a deal on the basic rules to launch an international carbon trading market.

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Media & Entertainment

This Year, Hollywood is Thankful for Big Franchises

Three major event films — Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2 — set to dominate multiplex screens this Thanksgiving week.

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Healthcare

Novartis Will Pay Up to $1.1 Billion for California Gene Therapy Startup

Novartis is banking on the startup’s promising treatment candidates for neuromuscular diseases, many of which are genetic in nature.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

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Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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Consumer

Looking for a Safe Haven Investment? Drive Through the Golden Arches

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As the US — and everywhere else — has digested multi-year inflation, pressure has mounted disproportionately on the restaurant sector.

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Industries

China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution is Complete

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Tesla was a notable absentee from this week’s Shanghai Auto Show, where Volkswagen and other carmakers debuted new offerings.

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