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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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CIO Upside

IBM, Microsoft Patents Target Sustainable Computing Amid AI Energy Crisis

With AI demand driving up energy demand, will sustainability efforts be enough?

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Electric Vehicles

Northvolt Goes Bankrupt, Dimming Europe’s Domestic EV Dreams

Northvolt blamed supply chain kinks caused by geopolitical instability, along with shifting EV demand, for its demise.

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Industries

Southwest Ends its Famous Two-Free-Bags Policy

Last year, the airline announced plans to do away with another uniquely Southwest policy: its open, no-assigned-seats boarding policy.

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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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