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Uber and Instacart formed an unlikely partnership that will allow customers to order Uber Eats restaurant food through the Instacart app.

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Uber and Instacart formed an unlikely partnership that will allow customers to order Uber Eats restaurant food through the Instacart app.

Tom Zhu, who is credited with turning Tesla's Shanghai factory into a stellar performer, is set to return to China, where the electric-vehicle maker's sales have declined.

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Tom Zhu, who is credited with turning Tesla’s Shanghai factory into a stellar performer, is set to return to China, where the electric-vehicle maker’s sales have declined.

Aramco's first-quarter profit missed analysts' forecasts following a lower volume of crude oil sold and weaker refining and chemicals margins.

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Aramco’s first-quarter profit missed analysts’ forecasts following a lower volume of crude oil sold and weaker refining and chemicals margins.

BP plans to cut at least $2 billion in costs after its profit was hit by lower oil and gas prices and an outage at a U.S. refinery.

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BP plans to cut at least $2 billion in costs after its profit was hit by lower oil and gas prices and an outage at a U.S. refinery.

Tuesday, May 7

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Disney Pares Streaming Losses; Shares Fall on Loss, Earnings Outlook

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The media company said it is close to making its streaming business profitable, but its shares fell nearly 10% after it posted a loss and projected earnings growth just below analyst expectations.

They Started Hand-Sanitizer Businesses During Covid. How Are They Doing Now?

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Consumers couldn’t get enough of the product during the pandemic. But as demand cooled, some startups found they had to pivot.

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Tesla Told to Detail Driver Warnings, Miles Driven With Autopilot

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked the automaker to explain the process and rationale for many of its recall remedies.

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Infineon Rises on Recovery Hopes

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Infineon Technologies shares rose more than 9% after the company set out fresh guidance that analysts said reinforces confidence in its recovery prospects.

7 Everyday Work Problems AI Helps Me Solve

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It’s hard to get your head around all the things artificial intelligence will do, someday. So instead focus on how it can make your life better right now.

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Tesla's China Sales Fell in April

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Tesla’s sales in China dropped in April, while its Chinese rivals reported higher sales as the country’s electric-vehicle market rebounded from a slow start this year.

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UBS Beats Forecasts as Integration-Related Costs Fall

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UBS returned to profit in the first quarter with the integration of Credit Suisse less of a drag on its performance than analysts anticipated, as the group continued to attract funds from wealthy clients.

Investors Cheer Schaeffler's Steady Outlook

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Schaeffler shares jumped after the company confirmed its guidance for the year despite a drop in revenue in the first quarter.

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Zeekr Plans to Close IPO Book Early Ahead of U.S. Listing

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Electric-vehicle maker Zeekr plans to stop taking orders for its over $300.0 million U.S. offering earlier than expected, people familiar with the process said.

UniCredit Upbeat on Outlook After Strong First Quarter

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UniCredit improved its 2024 guidance as it reported better than expected profits for the first quarter on higher revenue and net interest income.

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Heidelberg Materials Maintains Outlook on Earnings Beat

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Heidelberg Materials first-quarter underlying earnings came in at €542 million and it continued to target full-year results from current operations of €3-€3.3 billion.

Bouygues Backs Guidance on Improved First Quarter

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Bouygues said its operating profit from activities rose to €26 million and the company reiterated its guidance for 2024 of slightly higher sales and profits compared with 2023.

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Deutsche Post Positive on Outlook

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DHL owner Deutsche Post posted lower quarterly earnings as its key business-to-business market failed to improve, but it said conditions should improve in the second half of the year and backed its full-year guidance.

Zalando Backs Guidance Despite Lower Sales

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Zalando swung to a profit in the first quarter but revenue fell 0.6% as active customers declined.

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Starliner Launch Delayed After Problem With Rocket Valve

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A Boeing spacecraft was due to take its inaugural crewed flight Monday, carrying NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

Hospitals in eight states are at risk of running out of cash after their owner filed for bankruptcy, potentially pitting

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Hospitals in eight states are at risk of running out of cash after their owner filed for bankruptcy, potentially pitting the chain’s creditors against regulators, who raced to address concerns about safety.

Simon & Schuster struck a deal to acquire Dutch publisher VBK for an undisclosed sum, as the privately held American house pushes an international expansion.

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Simon & Schuster struck a deal to acquire Dutch publisher VBK for an undisclosed sum, as the privately held American house pushes an international expansion.

Swedish private-equity firm EQT will acquire U.S. digital consulting firm Perficient in an all-cash deal valued at around $3 billion, the companies said.

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Swedish private-equity firm EQT will acquire U.S. digital consulting firm Perficient in an all-cash deal valued at around $3 billion, the companies said.

Hong Kong-listed sharply shares of Li Auto rose 6.1% after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker posted strong orders for the L6, its newest model.

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Hong Kong-listed sharply shares of Li Auto rose 6.1% after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker posted strong orders for the L6, its newest model.

The FAA opened a new investigation into Boeing after the jet maker disclosed that its employees might have skipped some inspections on 787 Dreamliners and falsified records.

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The FAA opened a new investigation into Boeing after the jet maker disclosed that its employees might have skipped some inspections on 787 Dreamliners and falsified records.

Monday, May 6

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Trump Media Hires New Auditor After Previous Firm Gets Banned

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Trump Media & Technology Group said it had appointed Semple, Marchal & Cooper as its new financial auditor after its previous accounting firm was banned by regulators.

New York Times, ProPublica Among Winners of Pulitzer Prizes

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The reporting addressed the Supreme Court, the Israel-Hamas war and child-migrant labor.

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Howard Schultz Is Giving His Successor at Starbucks Advice on LinkedIn

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The former CEO calls for a ‘focus on customer experience’ in a post after the company’s earnings miss.

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For AI, a Few Seconds of Power Becomes a Booming Business

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Expansion of data centers fuels demand for generators and battery backups: “You cannot have downtime.”

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Vinci Begins CEO Succession Plan With Appointment of New COO

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Vinci has appointed company veteran Pierre Anjolras as chief operating officer, marking the first step in the process to name a successor for chief executive Xavier Huillard, whose term will end next year.

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Atos Considers Four Restructuring Offers

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Atos said the proposals were from a group of bondholders and banks, Bain Capital, EP Equity Investment and Onepoint, adding that it had signed a $108 million interim financing deal with bondholders.