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McDonald’s CEO did a burger taste test that became a cautionary tale for execs. But there’s a silver lining - Fortune
business 2026/03/06 08:07:00

McDonald’s CEO did a burger taste test that became a cautionary tale for execs. But there’s a silver lining - Fortune

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s taste test turned into a viral meme war that shows how risky the CEO-influencer model has become.

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EssilorLuxottica heir seeks multibillion deal to buy out siblings - Financial Times
business 2026/03/06 05:00:50

EssilorLuxottica heir seeks multibillion deal to buy out siblings - Financial Times

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio says he is closing in on agreement to buy stakes of two siblings in family holding company Delfin

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Why oil at $200 a barrel is no longer unthinkable - Financial Times
business 2026/03/06 05:00:50

Why oil at $200 a barrel is no longer unthinkable - Financial Times

If supply disruptions persist, holders of stockpiled reserves can’t be relied on to fully cushion the impact

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Anthropic launches AI job destruction detector - Axios
business 2026/03/06 04:02:55

Anthropic launches AI job destruction detector - Axios

The AI giant’s new measure shows “limited evidence” that AI has affected unemployment so far.

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Six Flags selling 7 parks, including 4 in the Midwest, in $331M deal - NBC 5 Chicago
business 2026/03/06 03:46:51

Six Flags selling 7 parks, including 4 in the Midwest, in $331M deal - NBC 5 Chicago

Six Flags has agreed to sell seven of its theme parks, including four in the Midwest, the company announced Thursday.

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Beyond Meat drops the ‘Meat’ from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks - AP News
business 2026/03/06 03:42:00

Beyond Meat drops the ‘Meat’ from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks - AP News

Beyond Meat is dropping “meat” from its name as it moves beyond the struggling market for plant-based burgers, sausages and tenders and expands into new categories like protein drinks. The company now known as the Beyond The Plant Protein Co., or simply Beyon…

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