McDonald’s tells US restaurants it’s not a ‘political brand’ after Trump visit

McDonald’s tells US restaurants it’s not a ‘political brand’ after Trump visit

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump works behind the counter during a visit to McDonalds in Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, US October 20, 2024. Doug Mills | Via Reuters Although President Donald Trump visited a Pennsylvania McDonald’s location on Sunday, the fast-food giant is trying to stay neutral in the presidential race. “As we’ve…

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Jamie Dimon says geopolitical risks are surging: ‘Conditions are treacherous and getting worse’

Jamie Dimon says geopolitical risks are surging: ‘Conditions are treacherous and getting worse’

JPMorgan Chase CEO and Chairman Jamie Dimon speaks during the US Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing on Wall Street firms, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 6, 2023. Evelyn Hockstein | reuters JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sees risks climbing around the world amid widening conflicts in the Middle East…

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FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices

FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices

The Federal Trade Commission on Friday sued three large US health companies that negotiate insulin prices, arguing the drug middlemen use practices that boost their profits while “artificially” inflating costs for patients. The suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx, CVS Health’s Caremark and Cigna’s Express Scripts. All are…

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Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins

Clean energy sector looks to create even more jobs after the election — regardless of who wins

As presidential nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump prepare to face off in their first debate Tuesday night, voters will be tuning in for clarity on their plans to handle issues including the economy, inflation and job growth. One sector that faces particular uncertainty after the election is clean energy, which…

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