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Japan’s ispace Readying for Moon Landing After Missing by 5 Kilometers in 2022

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ispace plans to launch a second attempt to land a probe on the moon later this year, with a new record in mind.

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Media & Entertainment

Ubisoft Shares Take a Hit Over Investor Unease

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Shares in major video game publisher Ubisoft took an over 7% hit on Monday after a minor investor’s letter.

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Finance

What’s Fueling the Market Rebound?

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The S&P 500, having recovered all its losses from earlier this month, sits just less than 2% away from the all-time peak it reached in July.

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Big Tech

AI Started a New Storm in Geopolitics

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As the AI market matures, there is a stark realization in public sectors elsewhere that this is America’s AI world.

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Patent Drop

Honda Pushes Forward with EV Production, Patents Despite Demand Plateau

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A patent from Honda seeks to make EV charging cheaper and better for the environment.

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Consumer

Boston Beer Co. May Be Swallowed by Japanese Whiskey Giant

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The brewer is reportedly in early talks to sell to Japan’s Suntory, which owns American spirits brands Jim Beam and Maker’s Mark.

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Autos

Japanese Automakers Turn to Gas, Biofuel Engines as EV Adoption Stalls

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Toyota is partnering with petroleum firms to develop carbon-neutral fuels and make them available in Japan by 2030.

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International Economics

Japan Looks to Leave its Lost Decades Behind

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After years of chronic stagnation, prices are rising again, with inflation exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years running.

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Consumer

Gucci’s China Problem Is Testing Investors’ Patience

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The company says a turnaround will take time as the market for luxury goods cools and China muddles through economic doldrums.

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Industries

America’s Passenger Rail has a New Ticket to Ride

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The US’ often neglected railways might be on track for better days as the country pumps billions of dollars into outdated infrastructure.

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Energy

Uranium Mines Get New Life as Prices Surge

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Demand for nuclear power has jumped as many countries are increasingly intent on leaving fossil fuels behind.

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International Economics

Recession Is Rearing its Head, But Not in the US

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Japan and the UK both announced that their economies shrunk over the past 6 months, while US consumers have yet to stop spending.

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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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Consumer

Domino’s Pizza Is Sputtering Through a Global Expansion

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Technology

UK Post Office Scandal Wipes $1 Billion Off Fujitsu’s Market Cap

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The Japanese software maker was able to fly under the radar for years until a made-for-TV drama pointed the finger.

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