Industries

Industrials

US Tussles with China and Russia over Deep-Sea Mining Rights

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The US is looking to extend its jurisdiction to a mineral-rich undersea section of its continental shelf. Not so fast, say China and Russia.

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Autos

Struggling EV Maker Fisker Can’t Find a Dance Partner

The EV startup’s stock fell even further on Monday after news that talks fell through on a potentially company-saving partnership.

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Patent Drop

Toyota Tests the Wattage with EV Charging Patent

A Toyota patent to keep the fairness in EV charging highlights that automakers are paying attention to the logistics of electrification amid changing US legislation.

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Consumer

Warm Weather Melted Winter Businesses

The warmest winter on record in the lower 48 states was unsurprisingly not a good season for companies that rely on snow.

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Consumer

Can Rideshare Giant Uber Sustain its Recent Success?

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Uber, finally having achieved sustainable levels of market dominance, may just be facing its biggest roadblocks yet.

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Consumer

Luxury Brands Can’t Bank on China Anymore

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Gucci’s parent company expects sales to slump by 10%, largely due to a downturn in Chinese demand.

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Geopolitics

My Kingdom for a Sport: Saudi Arabia Goes All in on Athletics

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Why is Saudi Arabia spending a king’s ransom on sports? The Middle East powerhouse doesn’t care if you call it sportswashing.

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