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Robodelivery Startup Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million to Grow Beyond Pizza

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The Estonia-based company has had a good start in the US, but is now looking to expand its European operations.

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International Economics

Japan Has Plenty of Jobs to Go Around, But Not a Lot of Workers

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The country’s aging and shrinking population has resulted in a dearth of workers in high-skilled sectors like tech.

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Autos

Toyota Dines Out on Excess Hybrid Demand

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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

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

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

Can Beyond Meat’s Meme-Stock Star Turn Last Beyond Last Week?

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Alibaba Tackles American Tech Giants Head-On

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Hedge Fund Assets Reach Record $5 Trillion With Most Inflows Since 2007

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