Nestle Fires CEO Following Probe of Romantic Relationship With Subordinate
Laurent Freixe is out after just a year in the top job at the food giant, which is trying to sell a number of underperforming businesses.
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Amazon to Invest $4.4 Billion in New Zealand Data Centers
The U.S. tech company said the investment would support over 1,000 full-time jobs.
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American-Made Businesses Are Clamoring to Get on This Tariff List
The Commerce Department added tariffs on more than 400 products, from flatware and kettlebells to bulldozers and robots.
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Companies Reap Cash Savings From Trump’s New Tax Law
Benefits ripple through the oil, technology and telecommunications industries.
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Aldi Wants to Conquer the American Grocery Store Landscape
The German chain plans to add more than 200 stores on a net basis in the U.S. this year.
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EV Deals Are Booming Ahead of Tax-Credit Expiration
Electric-car hot spots like Colorado have seen an explosion of sales in unexpected models.
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U.K. Secures $13.5 Billion Deal to Supply Warships to Norway
The deal would strengthen both Norway’s and NATO’s ability to patrol and protect the maritime areas in the region, Norway’s PM Jonas Gahr Store said.
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Novo Nordisk Says Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk by 57% Compared With Eli Lilly’s Obesity Drug
The study used evidence gathered from patient experiences rather than a controlled trial, Novo said.
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The Podcast Gold Rush: Media Companies Race to License Star Creators
With AI upending how people consume information, news outlets are willing to pay top dollar for unique voices.
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Taylor Swift and Tariffs Can Both Help Sell Diamonds
Two big developments could help bring back the allure of natural diamonds.
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The Ice Cream That Beat Costco’s Hot Dog as the Best Money Loser in Business
China’s Mixue Ice Cream & Tea has perfected the modern science of making money by losing money.
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How Hedge Funds Won Big on an Obscure Drugmaker
Results of a Paris company’s late-stage drug trial helped turn things around for healthcare-focused funds, which struggled in the first half of the year.
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CapVest’s Stada Deal Values Company at Around â¬10 Billion
CapVest’s deal to acquire a majority stake in the pharmaceutical company from Bain Capital and Cinven is expected to close early next year.
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Intel’s CHIPS Act Requirements Waived After U.S. Government Takes Stake
The company no longer needs to meet certain project milestones or adhere to some workforce policies, among other conditions.
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Spirit Airlines Files for Second Bankruptcy in a Year
The troubled budget carrier plans to enter chapter 11 for the second time after a previous reorganization failed to fix problems.
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September 02, 2025 03:15 ET (07:15 GMT)
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