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Consumer

Many Americans Say a Thanksgiving Plane Trip Won’t Fly. They’re Taking the Bus Instead

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More than 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving, AAA estimated, a new record up 2% from last year.

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Healthcare

Abbott Breaks into Lucrative Cancer Screening Market with $21 Billion Exact Sciences Purchase

Earlier this month, Exact reported a record $851 million in third-quarter revenue, which included $666 million from its screening business.

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Consumer

Walmart Keeps Fan-Favorite Status as Shoppers Tighten Purse Strings

Despite concerns ahead of the busiest season for retailers, projections show Americans are ready to open their wallets.

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Consumer

Prada’s Heir Positioned to Restyle Versace

The luxury market has been in a prolonged downturn through 2025 so far, as shoppers tighten their purse strings.

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Media & Entertainment

Callaway Unwinds Sub-Par Acquisition of Topgolf

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The deal values Topgolf at $1.1 billion, roughly half of what Callaway paid for the entertainment brand in 2020.

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Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Buys Prostate Cancer Treatment-Maker Halda for $3.1 Billion

J&J this year lost its patent exclusivity for Stelara, its longtime top-selling drug that treats psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease.

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Industrials

US Seeks Rare Earths Outside China’s Control

As the US races to establish its own rare earth supply chains, a handful of companies stand to benefit enormously from government support.

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Media & Entertainment

‘Misguided’ Disney Selloff Overlooks House of Mouse’s Streaming Might

Disney disappointed Wall Street on Thursday with an earnings miss, but underlying figures show its streaming efforts are paying off.

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CIO Upside

Letting AI into the Lab Setting

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AI functions as a sidekick in healthcare labs, but it can make a huge difference by accelerating drug development and boosting data accuracy.

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Consumer

Butterball Battle Begins for Retailers Rolling Out Holiday Deals

Target on Wednesday said its meal kit for four will cost less than $20 this year before tax, or about $5 a person.

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Consumer

It’s On: Upstart Swiss Athletics Brand Outshines Rivals by Treating Sneakers Like Birkin Bags

The sportswear firm raised its full-year guidance for the third straight quarter on Wednesday and reported double-digit growth.

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Economics

US Tariffs Chew a Hole in Retailers’ (and Shoppers’) Christmas Stockings

The US has basically imposed tariffs on Christmas this year: Trees, ornaments and even gifts. Now, both shoppers and sellers feel Grinchy.

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Healthcare

CEO Says AstraZeneca Can ‘Absorb’ Costs of Trump-Driven US Deals

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AstraZeneca is the biggest drugmaker in Britain and its £193 billion ($253 billion) market capitalization tops the London Stock Exchange.

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