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Unilever Sets Out Ambition to Expand in Health Products

January 17, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unilever Sets Out Ambition to Expand in Health Products
The Dove soap maker laid out its biggest strategic shift in years after disclosing a $68 billion approach for GlaxoSmithKline’s consumer-health business.

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China GDP Grew 8.1% in 2021, Though Momentum Slowed in Fourth Quarter

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China GDP Grew 8.1% in 2021, Though Momentum Slowed in Fourth Quarter
China’s GDP grew just 4.0% in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier, better than forecasts for 3.8% growth but lower than the 4.9% expansion recorded in the third quarter.

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Loop, Suez to Build Recycled-Plastic Factory in France

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Loop, Suez to Build Recycled-Plastic Factory in France
Recycling startup Loop Industries plans to build a plant in France with waste-management company Suez, aiming to tap demand from businesses that want to reduce their plastic waste.

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Short-Term Rentals Require Permit and License Starting January 24, 2022

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – A reminder to citizens who operate short-term rentals, such as Airbnb’s and VRBOs, that a new City of Joplin ordinance taking effect January 24, 2022, will require all short-term rentals to be permitted […]

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Meet the Investor Who Spots Opportunities for Jeffrey Katzenberg

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Meet the Investor Who Spots Opportunities for Jeffrey Katzenberg
Anthony Saleh oversees a growing venture-capital fund at the former Hollywood chief’s WndrCo, after its Quibi video app collapsed. He also works with the rapper Nas.

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Covid-19 Test Distribution Plans Put More Pressure on U.S. Supply

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Covid-19 Test Distribution Plans Put More Pressure on U.S. Supply
Biden administration’s testing drive adds to pressure on manufacturers as Omicron pushes up demand.

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Omicron Surge Spurs New Covid-19 Relief Push in Congress

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Omicron Surge Spurs New Covid-19 Relief Push in Congress
Many in the GOP say taxpayers have spent enough, but gyms, minor league ball clubs and others say they were largely left out of previous aid efforts.

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Biden Moves to Remake the Federal Reserve

January 16, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Biden Moves to Remake the Federal Reserve
President Biden’s recent picks to the Fed’s Board of Governors would bring unprecedented diversity to the 108-year-old institution.

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Citigroup Retains Vaccine Mandate as GE Drops Rules

January 15, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Citigroup Retains Vaccine Mandate as GE Drops Rules
American businesses are taking different paths after a Supreme Court ruling against the Biden mandate for big employers.

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Unilever Makes Approach for Glaxo’s Consumer-Healthcare Business

January 15, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Unilever Makes Approach for Glaxo’s Consumer-Healthcare Business
Unilever said it approached GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer about a potential acquisition of their consumer-healthcare joint venture, a deal that would reshape the company’s portfolio as it is under pressure to accelerate growth.

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