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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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Consumer

America’s Casual Dining Sector in Flux as Customers Want Value and Premium

The casual dining industry has been on the brink of destruction for a long time. Now, many in the sector are starting to fall off the edge.

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Healthcare

Wegovy Finally Gains Regulatory Approval in China

Novo Nordisk scored approval to sell its Wegovy weight loss drug in China. That’s a big win, but competitors will soon flood in.

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Healthcare

The Costs of Healthcare Hacks Are Mounting

As the frequency of cyberattacks on healthcare systems and hospitals increases, so too do the costs for preventing them.

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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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Energy

After Oil, the UAE Wants to be a Renewables Giant

With oil in decline, Masdar, the United Arab Emirates state-backed renewables company, is on an acquisition shopping spree.

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Media & Entertainment

Does TV News Have a Home in the Streaming Era?

Big Tech loves movies, TV shows, and live sports. So why has it shown remarkably little appetite for the TV news business?

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Media & Entertainment

Polling Firm YouGov is Having a Surprisingly Bad Year

You’d think the biggest election year in history would be good news for pollsters. In the case of YouGov, you’d be wrong.

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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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Electric Vehicles

EV Maker Fisker Folds in a Troubled EV Market

Fisker, the electric vehicle startup, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tuesday. The real surprise is that it stuck around as long as it did.

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Patent Drop

Honda Pushes Forward with EV Production, Patents Despite Demand Plateau

A patent from Honda seeks to make EV charging cheaper and better for the environment.

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Media & Entertainment

Summer Concert Season Isn’t Delivering for Big-Name Artists

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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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