Industries

Industries

Ukraine Peace Talks Undermine European Defense Stocks

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Peace deal or no peace deal, the war in Ukraine is motivating governments on the continent to upgrade their defensive capacity.

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Healthcare

Bayer Resurrects Scrapped Blood-Thinning Drug as Breakthrough Stroke Treatment

The trial proved so successful that Bayer plans to reach out to regulators in preparation for submitting the drug candidate for approval.

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Consumer

Many Americans Say a Thanksgiving Plane Trip Won’t Fly. They’re Taking the Bus Instead

More than 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving, AAA estimated, a new record up 2% from last year.

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Consumer

Walmart Keeps Fan-Favorite Status as Shoppers Tighten Purse Strings

Despite concerns ahead of the busiest season for retailers, projections show Americans are ready to open their wallets.

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Healthcare

Abbott Breaks into Lucrative Cancer Screening Market with $21 Billion Exact Sciences Purchase

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Earlier this month, Exact reported a record $851 million in third-quarter revenue, which included $666 million from its screening business.

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Industrials

US Seeks Rare Earths Outside China’s Control

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As the US races to establish its own rare earth supply chains, a handful of companies stand to benefit enormously from government support.

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Consumer

It’s On: Upstart Swiss Athletics Brand Outshines Rivals by Treating Sneakers Like Birkin Bags

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The sportswear firm raised its full-year guidance for the third straight quarter on Wednesday and reported double-digit growth.

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Economics

US Tariffs Chew a Hole in Retailers’ (and Shoppers’) Christmas Stockings

The US has basically imposed tariffs on Christmas this year: Trees, ornaments and even gifts. Now, both shoppers and sellers feel Grinchy.

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Healthcare

CEO Says AstraZeneca Can ‘Absorb’ Costs of Trump-Driven US Deals

AstraZeneca is the biggest drugmaker in Britain and its £193 billion ($253 billion) market capitalization tops the London Stock Exchange.

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Industries

FAA Cuts Flights Amid Government-Shutdown Pressure

The FAA said the flight cuts are pre-emptive to prevent safety issues as potentially more air traffic controllers call out.

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