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Grubhub Enters Grocery Delivery With Instacart Partnership
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3mo ago

Grubhub Enters Grocery Delivery With Instacart Partnership

The deal intensifies competition for market leaders DoorDash and Uber, leveraging Instacart's fulfillment network to challenge their dominance in the expanding US delivery sector.

AI's Power Thirst Ignites Nuclear Revival, Boosting Utility Stocks
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3mo ago

AI's Power Thirst Ignites Nuclear Revival, Boosting Utility Stocks

Google's deal with NextEra Energy to restart a nuclear plant for its data centers highlights a growing trend among tech giants to secure carbon-free power.

Wall Street Raises Bar for Big Tech Earnings on AI Fervor
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3mo ago

Wall Street Raises Bar for Big Tech Earnings on AI Fervor

Analysts are lifting forecasts for Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Nvidia, betting that AI, cloud, and a digital ad rebound will fuel another blowout quarter.

Airlines Face Thanksgiving Turbulence as Shutdown Threat Looms
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3mo ago

Airlines Face Thanksgiving Turbulence as Shutdown Threat Looms

Carriers brace for potential disruptions as air traffic controllers and TSA staff could work without pay during one of the year's busiest travel periods.

US Copper Miners Get Reprieve as Trump Eases Emissions Rules
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3mo ago

US Copper Miners Get Reprieve as Trump Eases Emissions Rules

Administration grants two-year exemption from Biden-era air quality standards, citing national security and supply chain concerns for critical minerals.

US Farm Sector Gains on Renewed China Trade Optimism
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3mo ago

US Farm Sector Gains on Renewed China Trade Optimism

Soybean futures hit a one-month high after Beijing commits to 'substantial' purchases of U.S. agricultural goods amid ongoing trade negotiations.

US Chipmakers Rally on Surprise Surge in China's Industrial Data
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3mo ago

US Chipmakers Rally on Surprise Surge in China's Industrial Data

A 21.6% jump in Chinese industrial profits and renewed trade hopes spark a relief rally for semiconductor stocks with heavy exposure to the region.

US Agribusiness Stocks Jump on China Soybean Purchase Signals
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3mo ago

US Agribusiness Stocks Jump on China Soybean Purchase Signals

News of 'substantial' impending U.S. soybean buys offers relief to a sector hit hard by a year of trade tensions and plummeting exports.