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Anthropic CEO Lands White House Meeting as Feud Thaws

The Friday meeting comes as the White House races to prepare for Anthropic’s latest AI model, Mythos, which the firm says could pose cybersecurity risks.

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Ford Recalls up to 1.39 Million F-150s

Ford is recalling up to 1.39 million F-150 pickups over the risk of unexpected downshifting that can lead to a loss of vehicle control.

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State Street Profit Rises On Fee Growth

State Street reported higher first-quarter profit, boosted by fee growth, particularly for its foreign exchange trading services.

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Ericsson Targets Networks Growth Despite Caution Over Rising Costs

Chief Executive Borje Ekholm said it was facing increasing input costs, especially in semiconductors, caused in part by AI demand.

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Telecom Majors Bid $24 Billion for Patrick Drahi’s SFR

The French-Israeli billionaire’s Altice business is under pressure to reduce its debt burden.

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A UnitedHealth Reckoning Still Looms

The government delayed an overhaul to how it calculates Medicare Advantage payments. For the insurer, that only postpones the pain.

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Why Spice Giant McCormick Thinks Flavoring Food Is Better Than Making It

The company’s deal with Unilever deepens its foothold in flavor as competition mounts from rivals.

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Protein Is Hotter Than Ever. So Why Is the Owner of Quest and Atkins on a Cold Streak?

Simply Good Foods looks to revitalize sales as rival protein bars seize share.

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Kweichow Moutai’s Annual Profit, Revenue Fall for First Time

The Chinese liquor giant reported a drop in annual profit and revenue for the first time since its 2001 listing amid subdued consumption in China.

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Sam Altman’s Side Hustles Blur the Line Between OpenAI’s Interests and His Own

Ahead of a planned IPO, Altman’s personal investments remain opaque, making it hard to spot any conflicts.

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QVC Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Restructure $6.6 Billion of Debt

The TV and video retailer’s prepackaged bankruptcy was filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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Autoliv Backs Guidance Despite Caution Over Geopolitical Challenges

Shares rose 9% in Stockholm after the company’s first quarter turned out better than anticipated, with strong sales in March.

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April 17, 2026 15:15 ET (19:15 GMT)

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