Industries

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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Patent Drop

Ford Patent May Bring In-Car Advertisements on Your Road Trip

While this could create a lucrative new revenue stream for Ford, it also presents a privacy conundrum, one expert said.

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Industrials

Boeing Dodges a Work Stoppage in Washington

Boeing reached a tentative deal with the union representing its production workers in Washington state, likely dodging a strike.

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Autos

Tens of Thousands of Yellow Cabs in Jeopardy as NYC’s Biggest Taxi Insurer is Insolvent

American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC) insures over 60% of 117,000 taxis and for-hire vehicles. And it’s insolvent.

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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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