commodities

Consumer

Climate Change Forces Starbucks Deeper into Coffee R&D

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Starbucks is buying two farms in Central America to conduct research on the crop at the heart of its business: coffee.

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Markets

Energy Crisis Spurs Record Payout at Vitol Group

Vitol Group, the world’s largest independent oil trader, has paid around a record $6.4 billion in share buybacks to its employee-owners.

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International Economics

Amid Wars and Economic Malaise, Latin America Could Be a Place to Grow

While most of the world faced a decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, Latin America stood as a strong outlier.

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Inflation & Prices

Cocoa Prices Are On a Wild Ride

Cocoa prices plunged almost 30% in the past week after a rally that pushed prices nearly 80% higher to start the year.

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Inflation & Prices

US Cattle Prices Take a Hit as Bird Flu Spooks Traders

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Futures prices had surged to record highs in recent months because of droughts contributing to the country’s smallest herd since the 1950s.

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International Economics

China Brings in Subsidies for Smartphones

On Friday, Beijing announced that a trade-in program that previously applied to big appliances and cars will now be widened to smartphones.

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Private Equity

Will Private Equity Fuel a Big Year for IPOs?

As the New Year rolls in, Wall Street is preparing for a slew of listing announcements from private equity-backed firms.

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Private Equity

All in the Franchise: Why Private Equity Loves the Business Model

It’s understandable if you failed to notice one meaty if unglamorous trend on Wall Street: Private equity’s love affair with franchising.

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