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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Media & Entertainment

No Longer Trending, Legacy Media Balks at Bidding for TikTok

The contestants in Washington’s long-running game show are now known, we think. And Hollywood is nowhere to be seen.

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Media & Entertainment

Newsmax Outstrips Top-Rated Fox in Trading Bonanza

The company’s initial public offering is one of the most ascendant ever. And it couldn’t have happened at a better time.

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Industries

Big Four Auditors Slash “Unacceptable” Deficiencies

A talent shortage, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and technological advancements are straining the accounting industry.

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Healthcare

Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

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Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, struck a deal with online telehealth storefronts that sold cheap knockoffs during shortages.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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