Top Business News
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Under mounting toy pressures, Hasbro has a secret sauce that Mattel hasn't matched
Source: CNBC
Hasbro's secret weapon has been its Wizards of the Coast division, which includes Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering and the company's digital games.
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Illiquid loans, investor demands: Blue Owl's software lending triggers another quake in private credit
Source: CNBC
Blue Owl, a direct lender specializing in loans to the software industry, said it had sold $1.4 billion of its loans to institutional investors at 99.7% of par value.
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With Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs struck down, here are the industries still facing higher rates
Source: CNBC
President Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs were deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, but some sector-specific tariffs remain in place.
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Retail industry says Trump tariff reversal is a win, even as uncertainty remains
Source: CNBC
Clothing and footwear were among the imports most vulnerable to Trump's tariffs, which imposed steep rates on countries such as China and Vietnam.
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Small furniture retailers face existential tariff threat, despite Supreme Court ruling
Source: CNBC
Higher import costs is the latest blow to the furniture industry, which had been buckling under interest rates and a sluggish housing market well before tariffs.
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Tax season presents a boom-or-bust test for U.S. auto sales
Source: CNBC
Auto industry experts anticipate that some Americans could use higher tax returns to finally purchase a new or used vehicle.
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Equinox chairman says 'health is the new luxury' as wellness spending soars
Source: CNBC
Harvey Spevak, Equinox's executive chairman, said demand for "Optimize" memberships highlights the "insatiable" demand by the wealthy for wellness offerings.
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Bath & Body Works starts selling on Amazon as more brands embrace its logistics network
Source: CNBC
Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf told CNBC the Amazon launch is about meeting customers where they are and leveraging Amazon's fast and free shipping.
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Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth
Source: CNBC
The shuffle underscores the rivalry between the two retailers, particularly as Walmart expands its advertising and third-party marketplace businesses.
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Famed director James Cameron sends scathing letter to antitrust lawmaker over Netflix-WBD deal
Source: CNBC
James Cameron, award-winning director of "Avatar" and "Titanic," calls Netflix's proposed acquisition of WBD assets "disastrous" for the theater business.
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Why New Balance's 'dad shoes' are beating Nike as sales surge 19%
Source: CNBC
New Balance grew sales 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025 as its emphasis on street-wear styles and performance resonate with a wide range of shoppers.
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Ultra-rich families spend more on their private investment firms as their fortunes rise
Source: CNBC
Family offices with at least $1 billion in assets reported spending $6.6 million in annual operating costs on average, according to J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
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United Airlines is paring back rewards for travelers who don't have its credit card in MileagePlus overhaul
Source: CNBC
United Airlines is overhauling its MileagePlus loyalty program to reward customers who have the carrier's credit card over those without it.
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Walmart reports strong holiday growth, but earnings outlook falls short of estimates
Source: CNBC
It marks the first earnings report since new Walmart CEO John Furner took over in early February.
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Wayfair posts first annual sales gain since 2020, outperforms overall furniture market
Source: CNBC
Wayfair's growth comes during a challenging time for the furniture industry as tariffs, high interest rates and sluggish home sales are weighing on demand.