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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Energy

After Near Decade of Talks, a Global Carbon Credit Trading Deal at COP29

Countries at the United Nations COP29 climate summit struck a deal on the basic rules to launch an international carbon trading market.

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Media & Entertainment

This Year, Hollywood is Thankful for Big Franchises

Three major event films — Wicked, Gladiator II, and Moana 2 — set to dominate multiplex screens this Thanksgiving week.

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Healthcare

Novartis Will Pay Up to $1.1 Billion for California Gene Therapy Startup

Novartis is banking on the startup’s promising treatment candidates for neuromuscular diseases, many of which are genetic in nature.

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Healthcare

Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

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Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, struck a deal with online telehealth storefronts that sold cheap knockoffs during shortages.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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