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DoorDash Agrees to Acquire Instacart in $17 Billion Deal
The merger unites the U.S.'s dominant restaurant delivery platform with its leading online grocery service in a landmark consolidation.
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Ben & Jerry's Eyes Separation from Unilever in KKR-Linked Deal
Ben & Jerry's is exploring a deal involving a KKR executive that could split the ice cream brand from parent company Unilever, per WSJ.
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Audi Plans Georgia Factory as VW Seeks Tariff Relief
President Trump announced Audi will build a new factory in Georgia, a move seen as VW's bid for White House concessions.
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Audi Plans Georgia Factory Amid Tariff Pressure on Automakers
Volkswagen's Audi brand will build a factory in Georgia, President Trump announced. The move may be a bid to secure trade concessions from the White House.
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Airlines Warn High Fares Could Persist Beyond Iran Conflict
Fuel costs surged after the war with Iran, pushing airfares up. Carriers say prices won't fall quickly even if the conflict ends.
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Digital Price Tags Spread Across Retail Stores, Drawing Scrutiny
Walmart, Best Buy and other major retailers are adopting digital shelf labels, raising concerns about personalized or surge pricing.
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Digital Price Tags Spread in Retail, Raising Fairness Concerns
Walmart, Best Buy and other major retailers are adopting digital shelf labels. Critics warn the technology could enable variable pricing for individual shoppers.
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Trade Desk CEO Pushes Through Stock Option Repricing Over Investor Objections
Trade Desk's chief executive moved forward with a stock option repricing plan despite significant pushback from shareholders, according to reports.
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GM Plans Hands-Free, Eyes-Off Driving Tech Within Two Years
General Motors says it aims to deploy advanced 'eyes-off' autonomous driving capability in AI-powered vehicles within roughly two years.
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Walmart Launches Membership Bundle to Rival Amazon and Costco
Walmart is rolling out a new membership program targeting Amazon Prime and Costco members, but analysts are skeptical about its value proposition.
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SpaceX Reports Profit as Starlink and AI Revenue Surge
SpaceX swung to profitability as Starlink and AI product revenue more than doubled, even as the company's AI spending soared.
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Netflix Revenue Climbs 12% but Viewer Engagement Lags
Netflix posted strong quarterly revenue growth of 12%, yet stagnant viewership—especially in the U.S. and Canada—remains a pressing challenge.
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KFC Drops Pepsi for Coke in Latest Blow to PepsiCo's Brand
KFC's switch to Coca-Cola products signals growing pressure on PepsiCo as analysts raise concerns about the brand's competitive position.
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Self-Employed Workers Weigh Freedom Against Financial Risk
Laid-off workers are turning to self-employment, finding both opportunity and hardship as they build businesses outside traditional corporate roles.