Industries

Media & Entertainment

America’s Shortening Attention Spans are Corporate Gold

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The stakes for media and tech companies have never been higher, even if attention spans have never been shorter.

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Industrials

Struggling Diamond Giant De Beers Is Reportedly for Sale

The potential sale is playing out against a larger deal as Australian rival BHP has offered to buy parent Anglo American for $39 billion.

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Autos

A Mercedes With Autonomous Driving Just Hit the US Market

Cars with Drive Pilot are only available for sale in California and Nevada, and even there it only works on certain freeways.

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Consumer

Gucci’s China Problem Is Testing Investors’ Patience

The company says a turnaround will take time as the market for luxury goods cools and China muddles through economic doldrums.

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Energy

UK’s Octopus Energy Invests in US Offshore Wind Startup

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Patent Drop

Big Tech Has an Energy Problem

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How tech firms reconcile their desire for endless growth with bold climate goals.

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Healthcare

UnitedHealth Cyberattack Punched a $872 Million Hole In its Finances

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The figure was enough to push the insurance giant to a loss in Q1, despite its revenue beating expectations.

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Industrials

Bay Area Airports Battle Over What Gets to Be Called ‘San Francisco’

Oakland’s move to change its airport name to include the San Francisco Bay has irritated its bigger-city neighbors.

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Industries

America’s Passenger Rail has a New Ticket to Ride

The US’ often neglected railways might be on track for better days as the country pumps billions of dollars into outdated infrastructure.

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Consumer

Beer Sales Propel Constellation Brands to Strong Quarter

The company’s flagship Modelo brand continues as top dog after surpassing Bud Light in sales last year.

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