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

Target Follows the Amazon Prime Playbook

The retailer is looking to spark its turnaround with its own version of an e-commerce membership.

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Energy

Uranium Mines Get New Life as Prices Surge

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

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Patent Drop

Apple’s Auto Patents May Have a Lucrative Road Ahead

An auto tech patent from Apple highlights that the iPhone maker has tons of vehicle-related intellectual property – and nowhere to use it.

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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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