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Media & Entertainment

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

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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

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

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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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CIO Upside

Microsoft Wants to Strengthen Clinical AI

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Microsoft wants to patent a system that thinks, acts and checks its results while handling patient data and working within hospital systems.

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Electric Vehicles

Will Boston Wage War on Waymo?

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Boston city council members are considering an ordinance that would require a “human safety operator” to be present in autonomous vehicles.

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