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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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Industrials

Norway Dampens its Deep Sea Mining Ambitions

The move comes as a result of domestic political pressure from Norway’s left-wing party, and marks a major change in tone for the country.

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Media & Entertainment

The Eras Tour Draws to a Close this Week

This weekend will mark the final shows of the pop star’s globetrotting Eras tour, which has lasted a marathon 21 months.

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Consumer

Black Friday Awash With Green As Markets Finish Their Best Month of 2024

Despite fears of skittishness, US consumers poured a record amount of cash into online retail on Black Friday.

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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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