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Stoli’s US Bankruptcy is Just the Latest Sign of Hard Times for Spirits

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Stoli Group USA, the maker of the eponymous vodka, had bankruptcy protection to be thankful for during last week’s holiday.

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Industrials

Norway Dampens its Deep Sea Mining Ambitions

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The move comes as a result of domestic political pressure from Norway’s left-wing party, and marks a major change in tone for the country.

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Semiconductors

Intel’s CEO Resigns After Failed Turnaround Effort

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If the artificial intelligence revolution has ushered in a boomtime for chipmakers, no one seems to have told Intel.

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Patent Drop

Amazon Tries to Help Alexa Get Personal

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Today, a patent application for making Amazon’s voice assistants more personal highlights the race – and roadblocks – to creation of an AI-powered…

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Tech Giants Deliver AI-Powered Earnings Growth

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US Trade War Saps China’s Economic Momentum

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Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

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