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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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Healthcare

Pfizer Stock Surges as It Says Outlook Will Match Wall Street Expectations

Sometimes, markets don’t need breathless buzzwords to get excited. Sometimes, “marginally encouraging” will do. Ask Pfizer shareholders.

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Industrials

Europe Spends $11 billion to have an Alternative to Starlink

It’s part of the EU’s goal to build its own spacefaring infrastructure, reducing its dependence on US private companies.

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Consumer

Walmart-Backed Fintech Scores Big Funding Round

Besides being your one-stop-retail-shop for everything, Walmart would like to be your virtual banker, too.

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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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