Industries

Industrials

Trump Administration Claims ‘Golden Share’ Rights in US Steel-Nippon Tieup

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The so-called “golden share” in US Steel would grant the US federal government a de facto veto over key decisions.

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Autos

Home-grown Chinese Carmakers Edge Past Luxury Brands BMW, Mercedes

Luxury carmakers BMW and Mercedes are slipping behind little-known, home-grown Seres in the all-important China market.

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Healthcare

COVID Vaccine Makers Catch a Break in FDA Policy Shift

Moderna is counting on revenue from newer mRNA vaccines, including a next generation Covid shot, to make up for falling sales.

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix Should Thank Hollywood for Half-Trillion Dollar Market Cap

The cable-dependent legacy media players spent the 2010s helping to sharpen the Netflix-issued cord-cutting clippers.

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Energy

Solar Companies Burned by Clean-Energy Cuts

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The outlook for clean energy was already looking dim under Trump, who has promised to cut clean-energy while boosting oil, gas, and coal.

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Technology

Cable Giants Charter and Cox Swipe Right on Each Other

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Cable giants Charter and Cox are set to merge in an effort to fend off erosion to internet business thanks to wireless competition.

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Consumer

Global Jetsetters Ditch ‘Party in the USA’

Travelers are expected to spend $12.5 billion less on trips to the US this year, while the rest of the world is about to see a tourism boost.

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Investments

Glass Lewis, ISS Grapple With Renewed Risk to Influencer Status

ISS, Glass Lewis face criticism from an oil giant engaged in a bitter proxy fight just as Congress renews scrutiny of advisory firms.

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Inflation & Prices

Walmart Blames Upcoming Price Hikes on Tariffs

Walmart says price hikes are coming this month and in the summer. You can thank tariffs on imports for them.

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Industries

Thinning Cattle Herds Drive US Beef Prices to Record Highs

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US cattle inventories have been battered by drought, leading to record beef prices and a long road to bringing them down.

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