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Chinese carmaker overtakes Tesla as world’s most popular EV maker
The passing of the EV sales crown also reflects the shift in competitive dynamics between Tesla’s Elon Musk, the world’s richest executive, and BYD’s billionaire founder Wang Chuanfu.
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Worst of the cocoa rally is yet to come for chocolate makers
Chocolate prices have already surged 17% in the U.S. over the past 2 years as commodity costs from cocoa to sugar jumped, according a consumer researcher.
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Year-end angst in money markets on Fed exit echoes 2018 crunch
Volatility in the market for overnight repurchase agreements is generally tame, but it has started to move, with repos trading as high as 5.53% before closing at 5.32% on Tuesday.
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Maine’s proposed new limits for gas vehicles are delayed for a year
Environmental regulators had to delay a key vote after a storm caused widespread power outages, and they can’t meet before year’s end.
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Apple seeks a path to getting 2 of its best watches back on shelves during a bitter patent dispute
On Oct. 26, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that Apple infringed on 2 patents owned by Masimo Corp. and Cercacor Laboratories, both U.S. companies.
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Whiskey wooing young Chinese as top distillers target a growing market
A French wine and spirits group says the whisky is produced using traditional whiskey-making techniques combined with Chinese characteristics including locally grown barley.
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Tokyo court holds only utility responsible to compensate Fukushima evacuees
The Tokyo High Court also slashed the amount to half of what the lower court had ordered be paid to dozens of evacuees.
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The Holy Donut to open Brunswick store
Portland-based The Holy Donut, known for its decadent potato doughnuts, will replace the old Tim Horton’s on Pleasant Street in Brunswick.
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Americans spent more during the holidays despite some financial anxiety
This year’s sales are in line with what is typical during the holiday season.