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Johnson & Johnson Acquires V-Wave Ltd. in $600 Million Deal, Adding Heart Failure Innovations to MedTech Division

Target's Sales Surge After Year-Long Slump, Driven by Strategic Price Cuts
Target's sales rose for the first time in a year, driven by strategic price cuts and increased foot traffic, signaling cautious consumer spending focused on value.
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Meta Exec Who Worked for Elon Musk Says No AI, No Competitive Edge for Businesses
A Meta director, who previously worked for Elon Musk, stated that companies lacking internal AI tools are already falling behind in the competitive landscape.
Mexican Chain Oxxo Expands into US Market with $385 Million Texas Deal
Oxxo, the popular Mexican convenience store chain, is entering the US market by acquiring 249 Texas-based DK convenience stores in a $385 million deal announced by its parent company, FEMSA.
Kroger Challenges FTC in Court Over $24.6 Billion Albertsons Merger Blockade
Kroger has filed a lawsuit against the FTC in federal court, challenging the regulator's attempt to block its $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons.
Harley-Davidson Drops DEI Policies Amid Social Media Backlash
Harley-Davidson has ended its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives after facing pressure from anti-diversity critics on social media, following similar moves by other major companies.
Chili’s Steals Fast Food Fans as McDonald’s Loses Big Mac Appeal
Americans are turning to Chili’s instead of McDonald’s, driven by rising fast food prices and appealing burger deals at sit-down restaurants.
Coral Springs Data Firm Faces Multiple Class-Action Lawsuits Over Massive Data Breach
Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed against Coral Springs-based National Public Data after a massive data breach compromised millions of Americans' personal information, including Social Security numbers.
Perdue Foods Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Chicken Nuggets and Tenders Due to Metal Wire Contamination
Perdue Foods is recalling over 167,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and tenders after metal wire was found in some products, according to the US Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
FDA Approval Paves Way for First At-Home Syphilis Test by NOWDiagnostics
The FDA has granted marketing authorization for NOWDiagnostics' first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis antibody test, marking a significant advancement in home health diagnostics.
Wisconsin’s Carbliss Among Top 10 Fastest-Growing US Private Companies
Wisconsin’s Carbliss, a zero-sugar canned cocktail brand, has achieved 7th place on Inc.’s 2024 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.