Industries

Patent Drop

Electronic Arts’ Patent Highlights Risks and Rewards of AI in Game Development

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Though generative AI could make game development faster and easier, the industry is divided on where AI fits into the picture.

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Energy

US Coal Miners Arch and Consol to Combine Into $5.2 Billion Giant

Arch Resources and Consol Energy announced plans for a merger to create a new $5.2 billion coal giant called Core Natural Resources.

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Consumer

Target and TJ Maxx Win Big By Keeping Prices Low

Both Target and TJ Maxx posted stellar earnings results on the strength of the incredibly resilient US consumer.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney Faces Regulatory Roadblocks in Global Sports Push

Antitrust regulators in India flagged Disney’s $8.5 billion merger with Reliance for competition concerns in cricket broadcast rights.

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Autos

The EU’s EV Tariffs Favor Tesla, But Maybe Not Enough

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The European Commission on Tuesday solidified new tariffs for electric vehicles imported from China. The actual numbers aren’t harsh.

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Autos

GM Makes Cuts to Software Division

GM is cutting over 1,000 workers, equivalent to roughly 1.3% of its total workforce, from its software and services division.

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Industries

The Hot Trend for Americans Cutting Back on Alcohol, If Only a Little

Functional beverages — drinks producers tout as having health benefits because they have been infused with bioactive compounds.

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Media & Entertainment

Can the Enhanced Games Get the World Hooked on Steroids?

After nearly 3,000 years, the business of the Olympics is ripe for disruption. Could performance enhancing drugs shake up the games?

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Healthcare

Healthcare, Pharma Companies Surge on WHO Mpox Declaration

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The World Health Organization has declared mpox to be a public health emergency, and pharmaceutical and healthcare winners have emerged.

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Media & Entertainment

Paramount Closes TV Studio, Lays Off 15% of Staff

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As Paramount moves under the control of Skydance Media, current leadership is undergoing a campaign to realize half a billion in savings.

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Industries

No One’s Having Fun Making Planes

Airbus hasn’t been able to capitalize much on Boeing’s misfortunes thanks to its own workforce and supply chain issues.

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Industrials

Is Monetization the Final Frontier for the Commercial Space Industry?

As the ISS is decommissioned, several space station projects are in the works, but a business model may be the final frontier.

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Markets

Novo Nordisk Slips Amid Disappointing Wegovy Sales

Novo Nordisk’s share price fell over 8% on Wednesday after the company reported lower-than-expected sales of Wegovy.

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