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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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Healthcare

Merck Cautiously Enters GLP-1 Fray Via Licensing Deal With Chinese Drugmaker

By licensing a drug from Hansoh, Merck signaled that it isn’t prepared to fully challenge its rivals’ dominance in the GLP-1 space.

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Energy

OPEC+ and Trump Circle Each Other, But US Producers Are Playing Their Own Game

With Trump expected to chase increased oil exports and more drilling in the US, OPEC+’s fear of losing market share looms larger than ever.

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Consumer

Concert Tickets and Vacation Rentals Get Hit by FTC’s War on Junk Fees

Don’t get too excited for cheaper Taylor Swift tickets: The rules just force sellers to present all the extra fees upfront.

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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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