Industries

Consumer

UPS Eliminates 48,000 Jobs While Working Toward $3.5 Billion Cost-Cutting Target

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Tariffs and the end of the de minimis exemption have been a one-two punch eroding UPS’ core business in 2025.

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Consumer

Keurig Dr Pepper’s Shares Fizz Amid Private Equity Cash Infusion

The recent investment from private equity firms could help protect Keurig Dr Pepper from activist investors like Starboard.

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CIO Upside

How AI Helps Doctors Fill Patient Care Gaps

Pangaea Data’s new platform aims to improve medical treatments by informing doctors of patients’ health histories and potential diagnoses.

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Energy

Oil Spikes as US Sanctions Russian Producers to Undermine Putin’s War Machine

Shell and BP shares rose roughly 3% on Thursday, while US majors Exxon Mobil and Chevron were more muted, up 1.1% and 0.6% respectively.

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Media & Entertainment

NHL Ups the Ante by Teaming With Kalshi, Polymarket in Sports Betting

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Kalshi has skated around licensing restrictions in the past by instead using generic terms like “pro hockey tournament.”

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Industries

Latest Trade War Salvo Gives Farming Giant ADM a More Valuable Cash Crop

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Shares of the crop trading and processing giant soared as POTUS threatened “retribution” over China’s de facto US soybean embargo

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Consumer

Delta Bookings Show Luxury Travel May Insulate Airlines From Gloomy Consumers’ Cost-Cutting

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The Atlanta-based carrier expects to make record earnings in the fourth quarter, with an adjusted profit of $1.60 to $1.90 a share.

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