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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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Industries

UPS Supplants FedEx as Primary USPS Shipper

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Healthcare

Senior Housing Sees a Slight Rebound, But Major Concerns Linger

Demand for senior living facilities is inching back toward pre-pandemic levels. But how that demand will be met is still an open question.

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Industrials

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Turns Attention Toward America’s Infrastructure

In the wake of the bridge collapse disaster in Baltimore, other cities are wondering if it could happen to them.

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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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