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Consumer

Will Lunar New Year Mark Start of China’s Luxury Comeback?

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The Lunar New Year, an extended holiday where people celebrate by traveling and shopping, reflects the Chinese economy’s health.

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Consumer

Starbucks Posts First US Sales Growth in Two Years as CEO Serves up Grande Vision

The world’s largest coffee chain has finally reported the first major breakthrough of CEO Brian Niccol’s tenure.

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Industries

UPS Wins by Winding Down Amazon Partnership

Shares jumped as much as 4% through Tuesday’s trading session, before evening out near the end of the day.

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Healthcare

Declining Profit, Medicare Budget-Tightening Spell Double Trouble for UnitedHealth

UNH has struggled in recent years on account of rising medical costs and lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage reimbursements.

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Autos

GM Dividend Hike, $6B Stock Buyback Show ‘Heartbeat of America’ Strategy Paying Off

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General Motors faces another speed bump thanks to a recent deal that will allow thousands of Chinese EVs into Canada.

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Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Crushes Patent, Pricing Probs

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The company is vying to become the first among its healthcare peers to make $100 billion in annual revenue.

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Technology

Wearable Wellness Devices Dominate CES as FDA Loosens Rules

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Just last year, the FDA sent a warning letter to wellness wearable firm Whoop after it rolled out a feature to check users’ blood pressure.

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