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Advent International to Buy U-blox For $1.3 Billion

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Advent International to Buy U-blox For $1.3 Billion
The offer represents a 53% premium to U-blox’s average share price over the six months through Aug. 14.

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Medtronic to Add Directors After Elliott Becomes Big Shareholder

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Medtronic to Add Directors After Elliott Becomes Big Shareholder
The medical-device maker also plans to form committees focused on M&A and other growth areas.

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Energy Drinks Are Now Offering a Bit of Value Along With That Caffeine Boost

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Energy Drinks Are Now Offering a Bit of Value Along With That Caffeine Boost
Celsius is benefiting from the narrowing price gap between energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages.

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Walmart Wins Over More Shoppers as Tariffs Push Prices Higher

August 24, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart Wins Over More Shoppers as Tariffs Push Prices Higher
The retail giant missed its earnings target but reported that U.S. comparable sales rose 4.6% in the latest quarter.

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I Drove an EV Deep Into the Wilderness. I Never Feared Running Out of Juice.

August 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on I Drove an EV Deep Into the Wilderness. I Never Feared Running Out of Juice.
Charging deserts are going away. It’s now possible to embark on a Great American Road Trip in an electric vehicle.

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Target’s New CEO Already Has Critics. He Bets He Can Prove Them Wrong.

August 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Target’s New CEO Already Has Critics. He Bets He Can Prove Them Wrong.
Some investors had been hoping the retailer would tap an outsider to come in and shake things up. They got Michael Fiddelke instead.

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Nvidia’s Roller Coaster for China AI Chips Takes a New Turn

August 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Nvidia’s Roller Coaster for China AI Chips Takes a New Turn
The chip designer halts production of the H20 AI chip that it developed for China, after Beijing told companies there not to buy it.

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The Plan to Make Hooters ‘Delightfully Tacky’ Again

August 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Plan to Make Hooters ‘Delightfully Tacky’ Again
Buyers for the bankrupt chain envision short shorts and lots of butter sauce.

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Spirit Airlines Engages Advisers to Explore Repeat Restructuring

August 22, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Spirit Airlines Engages Advisers to Explore Repeat Restructuring
Spirit is exploring strategic alternatives after its recent restructuring failed to put the budget carrier on a sustainable path.

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The Biggest Retailers Are Thriving in the Tariff Economy

August 21, 2025 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Biggest Retailers Are Thriving in the Tariff Economy
Walmart, Amazon and T.J. Maxx are beating out rivals by offering deals to stressed-out consumers.

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