Industries

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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Autos

Toyota Dines Out on Excess Hybrid Demand

The automaker posted a record quarterly profit after leaning into the idea that not all consumers are ready for EVs.

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Healthcare

Novo Nordisk Drops $11 Billion to Expand Weight-Loss Drug Production

The company, now one of Europe’s biggest, is trying to keep supply up with still-astronomical demand.

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Consumer

McDonald’s Top Line Took a Hit from the Israel-Hamas War

The burger giant had mostly stellar growth around the world, but the volatile region has become the scene of critical boycotts.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

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Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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Consumer

Looking for a Safe Haven Investment? Drive Through the Golden Arches

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As the US — and everywhere else — has digested multi-year inflation, pressure has mounted disproportionately on the restaurant sector.

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Industries

China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution is Complete

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Tesla was a notable absentee from this week’s Shanghai Auto Show, where Volkswagen and other carmakers debuted new offerings.

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