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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Industrials

Airbus Races to Complete Aircraft Sale to China Before Politics Gets Involved

Beijing is reportedly unhappy with the prospect of an EU tariff on EVs, and is considering retaliatory tariffs on the EU’s aviation industry.

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Consumer

The Airline Industry Would Rather You Didn’t Know How Well It’s Doing

The industry just boosted its profit forecast for 2024 but warns that return on invested capital hurts the chance for sustainable profits.

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Electric Vehicles

Chinese Carmakers Face Potential EU Tariff Hike. Most Don’t Look Too Scared.

One market research firm said even duties in the range of 15%-30% won’t keep most of the country’s carmakers out of Europe.

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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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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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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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