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Industries

Skechers Takes $9 Billion Buyout as Shoe Stocks Skid

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Skechers, known for its comfortable and affordable sneakers, agreed to a $9.4 billion deal to be taken private by 3G Capital.

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Energy

Google Announces Massive Wind Farm Deal

Google announced it is signing power purchase agreements with two offshore wind farms to power its data centers in Europe.

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Healthcare

WeightWatchers May Be No Match for Obesity-Drug Craze

After a solid 2023, shares of WW International just experienced their worst month ever, falling nearly 60% amid signs of waning demand.

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Industrials

Ryanair Rides to Boeing’s Defense With Potential Plane Order

The Irish budget airline said it might be interested in scooping up a new Boeing model if bigger airlines cancel orders.

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Media & Entertainment

Scary Movie ’25? Trump Threatens Tariffs on Foreign Films

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President Trump wants to bring film-making back to Hollywood by imposing 100% tariffs on movies produced outside of the US.

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Technology

Grand Theft Auto VI Delay Steals the Thrills From Video Game Industry

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The delay of Grand Theft Auto VI’s release threw a multibillion dollar wrench in forecasted revenues for a gaming industry in need of a hit.

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Markets

Coca-Cola Sees Glass Half Full Even as Trade War Drains Fizz From Pop Sales

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Coca-Cola was one of several companies whose earnings last week flashed positive signs, despite the hail of uncertainty around tariffs.

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