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QVC to File Imminent Chapter 11 for Debt Overhaul

The parent company of QVC and HSN targets a 90-day turnaround to overhaul its debt after securing a restructuring plan with key lenders.

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Sazerac Offered to Buy Brown-Forman for Around $15 Billion

The Buffalo Trace-maker offered $32 per share for its Louisville rival.

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Live Nation Illegally Monopolized Concerts and Ticketing, Jury Finds

The verdict paves the way for over 30 states to seek measures that would curb the power of Ticketmaster's parent, including a possible breakup.

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Esco Technologies to Acquire TBG's Megger Group in $2.35 Billion Deal

Esco said that Megger, which provides testing, monitoring, and data solutions for utilities and infrastructure companies, would join its Utility Solution Group segment.

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AI Makeovers Have Been Underwhelming for Some Companies

Allbirds isn't the first firm to hit big in the stock market with an artificial-intelligence pivot. Here are some other famous digital pivots, AI-focused and otherwise.

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PPG Raises Prices By Up to 20% Due to Higher Costs

PPG is raising prices across all of its product lines and services as it contends with higher costs for raw materials, energy, logistics and packaging.

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Madison Air Prices at High End of Range, Making It the Year's Biggest IPO

The company raised about $2.2 billion, exceeding Forgent Power Solutions IPO in February.

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Charles Schwab Earnings Will Reveal Just How Strong Its Growth Has Been

Last year, Schwab reported $519 billion in core net new assets, a growth metric closely watched by analysts.

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Ford EV Chief Doug Field Steps Down

The automaker has struggled with EV losses but says an affordable "skunkworks" electric project will continue.

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For Its Next Act, Allbirds Makes an Unlikely Pivot From Shoes to AI

The company known for eco-friendly wool sneakers just raised $50 million for its next chapter-a head-spinning move to capitalize on the artificial-intelligence boom.

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Kimberly-Clark Details Structure, Leadership Team Following Kenvue Deal

The combined company, which will include consumer brands such as Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers as well as over-the-counter products including Tylenol and Listerine, will operate under four geographic business segments.

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EU Plans to Order Meta to Change WhatsApp AI Policy During Antitrust Probe

The EU plans to order Meta Platforms to reverse a policy that officials say effectively bans rival artificial-intelligence chatbots from using its WhatsApp messaging platform.

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Bank of America's 30% jump in equities revenue pushes stock toward a two-month high

Bank of America's strong quarterly results were helped by market volatility and an easier regulatory environment.

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Morgan Stanley beats Wall Street earnings forecasts - by a wide margin

The banking giant posted earnings per share of $3.43, compared to forecasts of $3.02.

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Jane Street Invests $1 Billion in CoreWeave

Jane Street invested $1 billion in CoreWeave and signed a $6 billion deal with the cloud computing company to use its AI cloud platform.

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Snap to Cut 16% of Workforce as It Seeks Profitability

The social-media company is planning to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions to enable it to increase efficiency and pursue profitable growth, its chief executive said.

 

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April 15, 2026 21:00 ET (01:00 GMT)

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