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

Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Leads Hong Kong IPO Revival

The biggest restaurant chain in the world just completed a splashy IPO — and you’ve likely never heard of it.

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Healthcare

Eli Lilly Wants to Bring Pharmaceutical Production Back to the US

Eli Lilly last week announced a $27 billion investment in four different domestic manufacturing plants to boost weight-loss drug production.

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Media & Entertainment

Hollywood Outgrew Los Angeles. Now It’s Outgrowing America.

As US-based streaming platforms chase audiences around the world, they’re increasingly committing to international productions.

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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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