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Consumer

McDonald’s May Have to Tap Out on Raising Prices

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First-quarter revenue rose, but global same-store sales grew just 1.9%, slightly below what Wall Street had predicted.

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Consumer

Blade to Launch Hamptons-Bound Luxury Bus Line

Tickets start at $195, with passengers treated to free Sweetgreen salads and espresso martinis.

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Consumer

Gucci’s China Problem Is Testing Investors’ Patience

The company says a turnaround will take time as the market for luxury goods cools and China muddles through economic doldrums.

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Patent Drop

Humane’s Latest Patent Makes the AI Pin Ambidextrous

Despite Humane’s lofty dreams to disrupt the smartphone status quo, critics have not been thrilled with the startup’s debut device.

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Consumer

Weight-Loss Drugs Are Dragging Down Snack Makers’ Bottom Line

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A new survey finds evidence that “the drugs have a meaningful impact on consumer behavior and spending on groceries and restaurants.”

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Consumer

Low Cocoa Crop Yields Have Sent Chocolate Prices Soaring

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Cocoa futures hit a record high this week of over $10,000 per metric ton — not a great start to the Easter weekend.

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Consumer

Can Rideshare Giant Uber Sustain its Recent Success?

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Uber, finally having achieved sustainable levels of market dominance, may just be facing its biggest roadblocks yet.

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