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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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Energy

Renewable Energy Growth Is Speeding Up Nicely

The sector had its fastest growth ever in 2023, spurring hope that climate goals can be achieved.

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Axes Hundreds of Employees Across Streaming Business

Amazon has announced hundreds of layoffs across its Prime Video, TV and film studios, and Twitch businesses.

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Autos

The Global Auto Industry Is Recentering Around China

Overseas sales of China-made cars hit a record high in 2023, likely outpacing Japan to make China the world’s top exporter.

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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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Media & Entertainment

Radio Giant Audacy Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Audacy, one of the largest radio networks in the nation, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday to restructure its billion-dollar debt load.

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Patent Drop

Ford’s Privacy Patent Connects the Car to the Office

Ford may let you take work-from-anywhere even more seriously.

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Industrials

The World’s Largest Mining Operation Is Finally Ready to Break Ground

The world’s largest mining project is expected to get off the ground this year — and it only took about three decades.

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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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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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