Kroger Seeing Costs Outrun Sales Growth
The grocery chain said costs are climbing as the company spends more to increase store hours, improve employee training and outfit workers with new uniforms.
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Grand Theft Auto VI Preorders to Begin June 25
Take-Two Interactive Software said preorders for its hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI begin June 25 on digital storefronts and at select retailers.
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Waymo Recalling More Than 3,800 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones
The self-driving car company, is recalling certain fifth-generation automated driving systems after a number of events in which its cars didn't recognize and drove past ramp-closure signs into pre-planned freeway construction zones.
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Accenture Takes Majority Stake in Cyber Company Dragos
Consulting firm is also acquiring NetRise and runZero in combined $4.2 billion deal to offer cyber protection to industrial infrastructure.
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Volkswagen Pushes Ahead With Restructuring as Pressures Mount
The automaker is moving forward with plans to restructure amid rising geopolitical tensions, intense competitive pressure and growing trade barriers.
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BHP Flags $2.3 Billion Potash Write-Down as Costs Rise
The miner expects another cost overrun on a Canadian mine that is set to become one of the biggest sources of the fertilizer ingredient globally.
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Intel Shares Surge After Trump Announces Apple Partnership
The president's announcement was an endorsement of the once-mighty chip maker's turnaround plan.
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The Company That Created the Checkbook Is Buying a Payment Processor
Deluxe is purchasing private-equity-backed Celero Commerce, which services small and midsize businesses, for $625 million.
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Saudi Aramco Weighs Expanding Storage Capacity After Iran War
Aramco is considering expanding its global oil-storage network after the Iran war exposed the importance of strategic reserves in keeping crude flowing to customers.
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EQT Agrees to Buy Intertek Group for $12.36 Billion
The cash price is a 38% premium to its closing price on April 15, the day before EQT confirmed the approach.
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Apple to Raise Prices Due to Memory Chip Crunch, Tim Cook Says
The CEO tells the Journal in an exclusive interview that soaring costs make price increases "unavoidable."
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Tesco Sales Bolstered by Online Growth
The company reported online growth of 8.9% in the U.K and of 17% in Central Europe.
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Evonik to Cut 3,200 Jobs, Discontinue Polyester Unit
Evonik Industries said it plans to cut 3,200 jobs in the coming years as part of a restructuring plan, citing a challenging environment and high competition.
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Besi Raises Long-Term Revenue, Profitability Targets on AI Boost
BE Semiconductor Industries raised its long-term revenue and profitability targets, citing increased demand for AI-related products.
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