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Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk in New Study

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk in New Study
Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug reduced people’s risk of suffering heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths by 20%.

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WeWork Raises Doubt About Its Survival

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeWork Raises Doubt About Its Survival
WeWork on Tuesday raised doubt about its ability to stay in business as the co-working space provider faces losses and a dwindling cash pile amid major changes in the way people work.

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ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ESPN Strikes $2 Billion Sports-Betting Deal With Penn Entertainment
Penn’s Barstool Sportsbook app will be rebranded as ESPN Bet this fall as part of a 10-year agreement.

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Chinese Exports Fall at Steepest Pace Since February 2020

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Chinese Exports Fall at Steepest Pace Since February 2020
Slide in outbound shipments reflects China’s fraying trade ties with the Western world, even as exports to Russia boom.

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SoftBank Plans New AI Bets After First Investment Gains in 18 Months

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on SoftBank Plans New AI Bets After First Investment Gains in 18 Months
The Japanese tech investor reported $1 billion in investment gains at its flagship Vision Fund unit in the latest quarter.

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Paramount to Sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 Billion

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Paramount to Sell Simon & Schuster to KKR for $1.62 Billion
The sale of the book publisher to the buyout firm comes less than a year after previous deal with Penguin Random House was blocked.

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Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn Steps Down Ahead of Cybertruck Launch

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn Steps Down Ahead of Cybertruck Launch
Zach Kirkhorn had been seen as a possible successor to Elon Musk as CEO. Tesla said Chief Accounting Officer Vaibhav Taneja had been appointed as CFO.

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Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Tilray Brands

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Anheuser-Busch Selling Shock Top, Blue Point to Tilray Brands
The Bud Light owner is selling eight beer and beverage brands for an undisclosed amount to the cannabis company.

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Elon Musk Says He Might Need Surgery, Will Get MRI

August 7, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Elon Musk Says He Might Need Surgery, Will Get MRI
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said he would get an MRI of his neck and upper back and might need surgery before a proposed cage match with Mark Zuckerberg.

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The Era of Ultracheap Stuff Is Under Threat

August 6, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on The Era of Ultracheap Stuff Is Under Threat
Factories across Asia are struggling to attract young workers. That’s bad news for Western consumers accustomed to inexpensive goods made in the region.

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  • Albertsons Just Slapped a ‘For Sale’ Sign on Itself—Again
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  • U.S. Defense Startups Flock to Taiwan to Build China-Free Drones
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