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Harris, Trump teams scramble for votes in North Carolina’s hurricane damaged west
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Merck buys cancer therapy developer Modifi Biosciences for up to $1.3 billion
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Apple sharply cuts back on Vision Pro production, The Information reports
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Chinese influence operation targets US down-ballot races, Microsoft says
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McDonald’s shares drop as head of US vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak
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3M raises profit forecast on improving demand, reviews portfolio
By Kannaki Deka (Reuters) -3M Co raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday, after strong demand for roofing material, industrial adhesives and electronic equipment helped
Industrial paintmaker Sherwin-Williams profit misses estimates on weak demand
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Shift to electric vehicles will have far-reaching impact, IMF says
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