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China’s 618 Shopping Event Brought in Sales, But Perhaps Not Profits

June 30, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s 618 Shopping Event Brought in Sales, But Perhaps Not Profits
The second-biggest online shopping event of the year in China generated big sales, but not necessarily the windfall that retailers have come to expect, analysts say.

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CEO in Major Health-Advertising Fraud Gets 7.5-Year Prison Sentence

June 30, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on CEO in Major Health-Advertising Fraud Gets 7.5-Year Prison Sentence
Judge says former Outcome Health CEO Rishi Shah, who prosecutors say drove a billion-dollar fraud scheme, hurt confidence in the market.

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Grindr to Delve Into Dating as More Users Seek Long-Term Relationships

June 30, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Grindr to Delve Into Dating as More Users Seek Long-Term Relationships
Grindr is planning to add several new features to its app. The additions include using AI to identify users with shared interests.

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On Day of Fatal BP Refinery Blast, 3,712 Safety Alarms and One Unsent Email

June 30, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on On Day of Fatal BP Refinery Blast, 3,712 Safety Alarms and One Unsent Email
The company played down worker concerns, missing multiple opportunities to prevent a September 2022 explosion that killed two brothers, government investigators found.

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Atos Gets Revised Restructuring Proposal After Onepoint Withdrawal

June 30, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Atos Gets Revised Restructuring Proposal After Onepoint Withdrawal
Atos is in talks with bondholders and banks after a consortium that included shareholder Onepoint withdrew its rescue proposal, the latest setback for the struggling French IT firm as it seeks to turn around its finances.

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Amazon Takes On Chinese Rivals Temu and Shein With Plans for New Discount Service

June 29, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Takes On Chinese Rivals Temu and Shein With Plans for New Discount Service
Amazon plans to launch a service focused on shipping cheap goods directly from warehouses in China as it faces growing competition from the Chinese e-commerce platforms.

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GSK Slumps After CDC Narrows Age Recommendation for RSV Shots

June 29, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on GSK Slumps After CDC Narrows Age Recommendation for RSV Shots
GSK shares fell more than 5% after U.S. health officials narrowed their recommendation of respiratory syncytial virus vaccines to a smaller age range and more at-risk patients.

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Bill Gates on His Climate Investments: The Early Winners and Long Shots

June 29, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Bill Gates on His Climate Investments: The Early Winners and Long Shots
The Microsoft co-founder breaks down his climate investments.

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H&M Shares Plunge on Worsening Outlook

June 29, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on H&M Shares Plunge on Worsening Outlook
Hennes & Mauritz’s shares fell 13% after it made a weak start to its third quarter and warned that its performance would be hurt by rising raw material costs and adverse currency moves.

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Lynas Bets on New Rare Earths Products, Breaking China Stranglehold

June 29, 2024 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lynas Bets on New Rare Earths Products, Breaking China Stranglehold
The Australia-listed company plans to separate two heavy rare earths used in electric vehicles and electronic gadgets at its plant in Malaysia.

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