Industries

Energy

Solar Companies Burned by Clean-Energy Cuts

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The outlook for clean energy was already looking dim under Trump, who has promised to cut clean-energy while boosting oil, gas, and coal.

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Consumer

Nike Preps Price Hikes While Planning Return to Amazon

While the company didn’t mention the threat of tariffs, Nike is heavily exposed in China, home to roughly 24% of its suppliers.

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Media & Entertainment

‘Eras Tour’ Logistics Team Bought for $1 Billion

Consider it a big bet on the future of live events, which, in Swiftie speak, GCL knows about “All Too Well.”

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Electric Vehicles

CATL Comes Fully Charged in Hong Kong Debut

CATL — blacklisted by the US Department of Defense in January for alleged ties to the Chinese military — pulled off the best IPO of the year.

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Consumer

Global Jetsetters Ditch ‘Party in the USA’

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Travelers are expected to spend $12.5 billion less on trips to the US this year, while the rest of the world is about to see a tourism boost.

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Technology

Cable Giants Charter and Cox Swipe Right on Each Other

Cable giants Charter and Cox are set to merge in an effort to fend off erosion to internet business thanks to wireless competition.

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Investments

Glass Lewis, ISS Grapple With Renewed Risk to Influencer Status

ISS, Glass Lewis face criticism from an oil giant engaged in a bitter proxy fight just as Congress renews scrutiny of advisory firms.

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Inflation & Prices

Walmart Blames Upcoming Price Hikes on Tariffs

Walmart says price hikes are coming this month and in the summer. You can thank tariffs on imports for them.

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Industries

Thinning Cattle Herds Drive US Beef Prices to Record Highs

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US cattle inventories have been battered by drought, leading to record beef prices and a long road to bringing them down.

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Healthcare

Trump Prescribes Deep Discounts for Big Pharma

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The Trump administration promised to drastically cut prescription drugs prices in the US, where the industry makes most of its money.

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International Economics

UK-US Strike Trade Deal Affirming ‘Special Relationship’

The UK and US announced a “historic” trade deal Thursday that does little to reduce Washington’s overall global trade war.

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Industries

Lab-Grown Diamonds? Turns Out They’re Not De Beers’ Best Friend

De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer, said it plans to shutter its lab-grown jewelry brand LightBox.

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix’s New Homepage Pushes Users to Watch, Not Scroll

Netflix is rolling out the first major redesign of its home hub since 2013, hoping people might watch more if inundated with less.

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