Industries

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

Fast-Food Enters the MAHA Era

The American people may have voted to Make America Healthy Again at the ballot box. But how are they voting with their wallets?

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Industries

VCs are Piling into European Defense Tech

While the continent is not on par with the US in terms of defense spending, the uptick in VC activity is mirrored across the Atlantic.

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Consumer

McDonald’s Sales Beat Expectations Abroad But Struggle Back Home

McDonald’s had a good quarter, but the numbers from the US market show the value menu math isn’t quite mathing yet.

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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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