Industries

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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Regulation

Biden Wants to Tax Private Jets

The Biden administration is pushing hard to put an end to cushy tax breaks companies can accrue from private jets.

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Media & Entertainment

Nelson Peltz Scores Major Ally in Disney Fight

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has earned a huge win in his protracted battle of wills with Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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Autos

Nikola’s Hydrogen Trucks Hit Production Snags

A shortage of pressurized fuel tanks and electric batteries has significantly disrupted production.

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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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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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