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Ferrero Nears Deal to Acquire Maker of Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes Cereals

A deal for cereal maker WK Kellogg could be finalized as soon as this week.

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Delta’s Earnings Land Thursday. It Looks Like a ‘Lost Year’ for Airline Stocks.

The carrier will report earnings Thursday, providing an update on the health of the travel sector and the U.S. economy.

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Tesla Shareholders Press Board to Schedule Annual Meeting

Under Texas law, companies are required to hold annual meetings every 13 months.

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How Nvidia Became the World’s First $4 Trillion Company

The chip maker at the beating heart of the AI boom is embedded in gaming, data centers and crypto mining.

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Stadium Developer CEO Charged With Bid-Rigging Over New Texas Arena

Timothy Leiweke was indicted over allegations that he convinced a rival firm not to compete on the project.

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Angeles Equity Partners and Kain Capital Merge Occupational Health Companies

Each private-equity firm will own half of the new combined company, which mainly operates in California.

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Linda Yaccarino Steps Down as CEO of Elon Musk’s X

Yaccarino’s departure caps a tumultuous run atop Elon Musk’s social-media platform and ​comes after the merger of xAI with X.

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Vie Ventures Launches to Bankroll Autoimmune-Disease Biotechs

Aiming for a $75 million initial fund closing, the new venture investor plans to connect startups with nonprofits to speed their research.

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Merck to Buy Verona Pharma in $10 Billion Deal

The move bolsters Merck’s lineup as it braces for the 2028 loss of patent exclusivity for blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda.

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Prosecutors Question Doctors About UnitedHealth’s Medicare Billing Practices

Justice Department prosecutors recently interviewed former employees about company practices that boost federal payments.

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Google’s Unloved Stock Makes It a Big Tech Bargain

The search giant and its parent Alphabet face challenges that have pressured shares, but none is existential.

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Volkswagen Vehicle Deliveries Rise Despite North America Weakness

Deliveries increased in the second quarter after gains in China and South America offset a steep decline in North America.

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WPP Shares Plunge After Ad Giant Cuts Profit Forecasts

The London-listed company is grappling with client defections and the rise of artificial-intelligence.

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July 09, 2025 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)

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