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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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Patent Drop

Electronic Arts’ Patent Highlights Risks and Rewards of AI in Game Development

Though generative AI could make game development faster and easier, the industry is divided on where AI fits into the picture.

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Energy

US Coal Miners Arch and Consol to Combine Into $5.2 Billion Giant

Arch Resources and Consol Energy announced plans for a merger to create a new $5.2 billion coal giant called Core Natural Resources.

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Consumer

Target and TJ Maxx Win Big By Keeping Prices Low

Both Target and TJ Maxx posted stellar earnings results on the strength of the incredibly resilient US consumer.

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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

Hasbro Takes a “Wait and See” Approach to Tariffs

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Toymaker Hasbro crushed expectations in its latest quarter, but its annual guidance hasn’t been updated to consider potential tariffs.

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