Industries

International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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Consumer

The Private-Equity Takeover Bell Is Tolling for Peloton

At least one PE firm has reportedly spoken with Peloton as it considers going private, but no deal is certain.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney’s Streaming Unit is Finally (Sort of) Profitable

The company’s Disney+ and Hulu platforms eked out $47 million in operating income. Just don’t ask about ESPN+.

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Consumer

Brick-and-Mortar Stores Start Leaning into Online Shopping

In 2023, roughly 42% of e-commerce orders involved a store acting as a fulfillment hub or a place where consumers can pick up or return items.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

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Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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Consumer

Looking for a Safe Haven Investment? Drive Through the Golden Arches

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As the US — and everywhere else — has digested multi-year inflation, pressure has mounted disproportionately on the restaurant sector.

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Industries

China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution is Complete

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Tesla was a notable absentee from this week’s Shanghai Auto Show, where Volkswagen and other carmakers debuted new offerings.

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