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Higher Gas Prices Are Seeping Into the Produce Aisle

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Higher Gas Prices Are Seeping Into the Produce Aisle
Having absorbed various price shocks, firms are less able to avoid passing on additional costs to retailers and consumers.

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This Family Business Was Already Old When the U.S. Was Born

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Family Business Was Already Old When the U.S. Was Born
The Laird family has owned its distillery operation almost continuously for over three centuries. Its longevity offers valuable lessons.

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Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Allison Ellsworth’s Poppi Exit Made Her a Megamillionaire. She’s Ready to Talk Money.
Watch as the co-founder opens up about how she and her husband managed their wealth after the Poppi sale to PepsiCo, the post-exit blues, and her one-time $1 million family vacation to Europe.

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The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Factory Town Known as China’s Furniture Capital Is Fighting to Survive
The U.S. lost much of its furniture industry to China years ago. Now, American tariffs and overseas competition are punishing manufacturers.

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OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on OnlyFans Stake Sale Values Adult-Content Powerhouse at $3.15 Billion
Architect Capital agrees to buy minority stake in site popular with adult-content creators for $535 million.

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Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Intertek Rejects Sweetened $12.1 Billion Offer From EQT
Intertek rejected the improved proposal from buyout group EQT, saying that it undervalues the company and it remains committed to a strategic review.

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Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell

May 10, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Mattel Shareholder Wants Company to Sell
Southeastern Asset Management is calling for a sale of Mattel, arguing it would be better off if owned by a private equity firm, competitor or large media company.

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A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era

May 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on A British Bookseller Rebuilds Barnes & Noble for a New Era
Chief Executive James Daunt is unsentimental about books as he wrings out expenses ahead of a potential IPO.

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China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere

May 9, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Cars Aren’t in the U.S., but Its Auto Parts Are Everywhere
Chinese companies have amassed ownership stakes in about 5% of 10,000 auto suppliers in America.

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The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street

May 8, 2026 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The JPMorgan Banker Behind the Sexual-Assault Suit Captivating Wall Street
Chirayu Rana set off a PR crisis inside America’s biggest bank. Now, his claims have gone viral, stoked by AI fakes.

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