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Electric Vehicles

Rivian’s E-Bike Spinoff Scores Billion-Dollar Valuation

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The e-bike industry has spent the last year in a Chapter 11 shredder, but a new “War Economy” at the pump is changing the math.

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Technology

Alphabet’s Drone Delivery Biz Spreads Its Wings

By next year, Wing plans to work with 270 Walmarts in major cities like LA and Miami, expanding its partnership from 150 stores.

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Markets

Hypothetical AI Doomsday Scenario Lights Up Wall Street’s HALO Trade

A post from Citrini Research has drawn widespread attention for its imagining of a 2028 in which AI leads to unceasing white collar layoffs.

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Technology

DoorDash Delivers Fresh Profits with a Soggy Forecast

The delivery giant’s revenue in the winter quarter climbed 38% compared to the same time last year, for a total near $4 billion.

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Consumer

For Domino’s Investors, Chain Restaurant Price Wars May Be ‘Best Deal Ever’

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In August, the company revived its “Best Deal Ever” promotion, offering a large pizza with any toppings for just $9.99.

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Technology

DoorDash Doubles Down on Robot Couriers

You may have already noticed Serve’s delivery robots zipping around your city if you live in LA, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta or Miami.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Markets

Most Pandemic-Darling Stocks Aren’t Too Healthy

The 50 companies with the biggest pandemic-era gains have collectively lost $1.5 trillion in market value since the close of 2020.

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Technology

DoorDash to Test Savings Program in Pennsylvania

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Starting this summer, DoorDash will contribute to savings accounts for its delivery couriers in Pennsylvania.

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