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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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Industrials

Boeing Dodges a Work Stoppage in Washington

Boeing reached a tentative deal with the union representing its production workers in Washington state, likely dodging a strike.

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Autos

Tens of Thousands of Yellow Cabs in Jeopardy as NYC’s Biggest Taxi Insurer is Insolvent

American Transit Insurance Company (ATIC) insures over 60% of 117,000 taxis and for-hire vehicles. And it’s insolvent.

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Media & Entertainment

UK Antitrust Watchdog Launches Probe into Ticketmaster

Some fans found that while they were waiting to buy Oasis tickets, the prices had quietly crept up from £135 ($177) to £350 ($460).

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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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