Industries

Electric Vehicles

Ford Crosses into Fast Lane With $2 Billion Affordable EV Plan

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If successful, the company believes its affordable option could revolutionize EV adoption levels in America.

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Consumer

Earnings Show Fast-Food Giants Embroiled in a Game of Chicken

A bevy of results from fast food companies last week showed that chicken still reigns supreme over American taste buds.

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Consumer

Not Folding Yet: Vegas Looks Beyond an Epic Summer Slump

Vegas has been dealing with the economic uncertainty caused by the Trump administration’s trade, tariff and immigration policies.

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Industrials

Spacecraft-Maker Firefly Shoots for the Moon in Nasdaq Debut

Just a week after Figma’s successful market debut, Firefly Aerospace saw its stock pop more than 34% after listing on the Nasdaq on Thursday.

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Healthcare

Eli Lilly’s Miracle Weight Loss Pill May Not Be Miraculous Enough

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Lilly’s second-quarter results reported Thursday were still more than fine: $15.5 billion in revenue beat Wall Street estimates.

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Healthcare

Pfizer Pops Despite Looming Pharma Tariffs

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The tariff threat come just a few days after the White House sent letters to major drugmakers demanding slashed prices for US patients.

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Artificial Intelligence

May AI Take Your Order, Please?

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AI is moving into jobs in food services and retail traditionally best left to humans. Can the imperfect tech give customers what they want?

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