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FDA Reverses its Ban on Juul

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The regulator had banned the company’s e-cigarettes in 2022, but they stayed on store shelves while an appeal process played out.

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Irish Fast-Food Upstart Keeps Sticking it to McDonald’s

The world’s largest fast food chain lost its “Big Mac” trademark for chicken sandwiches following a European Union court ruling.

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The Airline Industry Would Rather You Didn’t Know How Well It’s Doing

The industry just boosted its profit forecast for 2024 but warns that return on invested capital hurts the chance for sustainable profits.

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Boston Beer Co. May Be Swallowed by Japanese Whiskey Giant

The brewer is reportedly in early talks to sell to Japan’s Suntory, which owns American spirits brands Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark.

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Consumer

Can Upstart Entrants Shake Up the Soda Industry?

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Once thought to be fizzling, fizzy drinks are bubbling with growth and investment at a pace not seen in years.

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Consumer

Target Slashes Prices to Entice Shoppers Tired of High Prices

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The retailer will cut prices on up to 5,000 grocery items to keep pace with lower-cost rivals like Walmart.

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Walmart’s Market Cap Jumps to All-Time High After Stellar Earnings

The retail giant posted $161 billion in quarterly revenue, marking a 6% increase and beating its earlier sales target.

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Temu Gets Spooked by Possible TikTok Ban

The-commerce app, which has spent a fortune marketing itself in America, is reportedly starting to hedge its reliance on the US market.

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Uber’s Behavior Prediction Model May Come With Privacy Problems

Uber wants to know how you feel before you even get into your ride.

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Consumer

Uber Takes a U-Turn Back to Unprofitability

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A $721 million loss from equity investments in other companies pulled the entire company down to an overall loss of $654 million.

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