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McDonald's Bets on Technology and Efficiency in New Growth Strategy
McDonald's is pursuing a growth strategy built on technology, operational efficiency and people, as the fast-food giant seeks …
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Morgan Stanley public finance co-head Zach Solomon departs for TD
Zach Solomon, co-head of public finance at Morgan Stanley, is leaving the bank to join TD, in a …
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Walmart to Roll Out Digital Shelf Labels in All Stores by Year-End, CEO Rules Out Dynamic Pricing
Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels across every US store and Sam's Club by the end of the …
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BASF and Evonik Lead European Chemicals M&A as Tokenisation Deals Accelerate
BASF and Evonik are driving a new wave of consolidation in European chemicals, while tokenisation is reshaping deal …
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Marygold Companies taken private by Madison Dearborn in all-cash deal
Madison Dearborn Partners has agreed to acquire Marygold Companies in an all-cash take-private transaction, removing the financial services …
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Nauticus Robotics signs non-binding letter for $50M investment
Nauticus Robotics has signed a non-binding letter of intent for a $50 million investment, the company announced. The …
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Thiel says Germany's 'fear of success' holds back global scale-ups
Peter Thiel argues that German entrepreneurs are too quick to sell successful companies rather than scale them globally, …
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Solari Capital Deploys $350 Million and Warns Companies Stay Private Too Long
AJ Scaramucci's Solari Capital has emerged from stealth with $350 million deployed, backed by Ron Conway, Jim Breyer, …
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US Airline Group Warns Diesel Export Ban Would Raise Fuel Costs
A major US airline industry group has come out against proposals to restrict diesel exports, arguing that such …
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BrightSpring Bets on Home Care as US Shifts to Community Treatment
BrightSpring Health Services told the Bernstein healthcare forum that its growth story is still in its early stages, …
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Meta to spend up to $145bn in 2026 as AI infrastructure race accelerates
Meta plans capital expenditure of up to $145 billion in 2026, more than the military budgets of every …
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Quantum Data Energy Shares Resume Trading on London Exchange
Quantum Data Energy has resumed trading on the London Stock Exchange, ending a suspension that had halted dealings …
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Bernstein Upgrades Quanta Services on Data Centre Labour Shift
Bernstein has upgraded Quanta Services, citing a structural shift in the labour market as data centre construction draws …
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Doctor's Frustration With Medical Records Shaped Husband's Career in Healthcare Innovation
A physician's daily battles with paper records in the 1970s and 1980s pushed her computer-scientist husband toward a …
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GMEX Robotics to Implement 1-for-9 Reverse Stock Split
GMEX Robotics will consolidate its shares through a 1-for-9 reverse stock split, a move that reduces the number …
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Franchise Owner Loses Corporate Job While Business Struggles, Shares Lessons
A business owner describes the emotional and tactical lessons learned after losing a corporate job while their franchise …
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Zcash hits record high of $1,600 as privacy narrative draws institutional investors
Zcash briefly surpassed $1,600 on Wednesday, a 10-year high, as the privacy-focused cryptocurrency gained 88% in a month …
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General Mills beats Q1 2026 forecasts but shares slip on cautious outlook
General Mills reported first-quarter 2026 earnings above analyst expectations, yet its shares fell as investors focused on softer …
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Lufthansa chair urges climate pragmatism over purity as record heat hits business
The chair of Lufthansa has called on companies to integrate sustainability into core decision-making rather than pursue unachievable …
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MoonPay Buys North Capital for $60m to Enter Tokenised Securities Market
Crypto payments firm MoonPay has acquired Utah-based brokerage North Capital Investment Technology in an all-stock deal worth over …