Industries

Industries

Skechers Takes $9 Billion Buyout as Shoe Stocks Skid

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Skechers, known for its comfortable and affordable sneakers, agreed to a $9.4 billion deal to be taken private by 3G Capital.

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Patent Drop

Roku Personalization Patent Highlights AI’s Growing Role in Entertainment

Roku wants to personalize movie night with generative AI.

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Consumer

Can Nike Regain its Legendary Standing?

Not only is sportswear and sneaker giant Nike faced with struggling financials, but it is also searching for its soul.

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Media & Entertainment

NFL Moves Toward Allowing Private Equity into Ownership Groups

Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is en route to allowing PE groups to take ownership stakes in franchises

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Media & Entertainment

Scary Movie ’25? Trump Threatens Tariffs on Foreign Films

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President Trump wants to bring film-making back to Hollywood by imposing 100% tariffs on movies produced outside of the US.

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Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI Delay Steals the Thrills From Video Game Industry

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The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI’s release threw a multibillion dollar wrench in forecasted revenues for a gaming industry in need of a hit.

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Markets

Coca-Cola Sees Glass Half Full Even as Trade War Drains Fizz From Pop Sales

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Coca-Cola was one of several companies whose earnings last week flashed positive signs, despite the hail of uncertainty around tariffs.

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