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After Pledging to Keep Prices Low, Amazon Hiked Them on Hundreds of Essentials

While Walmart cut prices on low-cost goods, Amazon raised them.

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Netflix Is Running out of Worlds to Conquer

With a market value now exceeding $500 billion, the streaming giant faces pressure to keep growing.

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Alphabet’s earnings will probably be fine, analysts say, but it faces this threat to its core business

AI is a main theme of second-quarter earnings as Alphabet reports this week. Tesla, Mattel, Hasbro and Coca-Cola also report, as Trump policies remain top of mind.

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Trump Aides Discussed Ending Some SpaceX Contracts, but Found Most Were Vital

The fallout between the president and the rocket maker’s billionaire founder threatened the company’s multibillion-dollar agreements with the government.

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The Problem With Using Sugar in Soda: The U.S. Doesn’t Make Enough

President Trump pushes for Coca-Cola sweetened with cane sugar, which makes up a fraction of domestic sugar and sweetener use.

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How Three Friends Built a Multimillion-Dollar Brand by Making Sunscreen Fun Again

Vacation’s founders set out to be entertaining and influencer-friendly in a category they say got boring when health concerns took over.

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Trump Sues Wall Street Journal Publisher Dow Jones Over Jeffrey Epstein Article

The defamation lawsuit was filed in a Florida federal court.

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3M Boosts FY Outlook After Earnings Beat

3M raised its full-year earnings outlook after beating expectations in the second quarter.

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Coldplay, a Viral Kiss-Cam Moment-and a CEO’s Abrupt Resignation

Schadenfreude played no small part in turning a video of two Astronomer executives caught in a romantic moment into an online obsession.

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Meta Won’t Sign EU’s AI Code of Practice, Chief Global Affairs Officer Says

The company won’t adhere to the voluntary code of practice as its head of global affairs said the bloc was on the wrong path on AI.

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American Express Customers Pay Up for Lounges and Dining Perks

American Express posted higher revenue in the second quarter, driven by a 20% jump in card fees.

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How a Viral Coldplay Kiss-Cam Moment Spotlighted a Little-Known IT Company

Astronomer does work in data integration and management for companies like Apple and Ford. You probably haven’t heard of it until now.

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Planet Fitness Has Right Tools to Continue Growing

The low-cost gym giant is coming off four consecutive months of higher foot traffic despite raising its signature membership price to $15 from $10 last summer.

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Galaxy Digital Sees Demand Surge as U.S. Passes First Major Crypto Bill

Galaxy is expanding aggressively to meet surging demand and remain competitive as more investors flood into the cryptocurrency sector, the company’s global head of asset management said.

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Aleon Metals Engages Restructuring Counsel

The metals recycler is working with Morrison & Foerster to examine debt restructuring options.

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Charles Schwab Profit Jumps on Tariff Trading Surge

The brokerage benefited from the market’s busy-and bumpy-ride since April.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

July 20, 2025 21:15 ET (01:15 GMT)

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