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Disney films accounted for nearly 40% of the US box office in the first 9 months of 2019

While the film industry as a whole will struggle to reach last year’s $11.9 billion ticket sales record, Disney has already blasted past its global sales record and is inching closer to surpassing its domestic record.

Surging SUV demand is canceling out the environmental benefit from electric cars

According to a new study from the International Energy Agency, SUVs now account for 40% of worldwide car sales, and it’s having a big impact on carbon emissions.

E-cigarette giant Juul suspends sales of all fruity flavors ahead of looming US ban

Juul will suspend sales of fruity flavors ahead of a Trump administration policy that is expected to remove all flavored e-cigarettes from the market, the company announced Thursday.

GM deal with UAW includes closing three US plants, $11,000 ‘ratification’ bonuses

The decision was announced in conjunction with local union leaders approving a tentative deal between the union and GM that was announced Wednesday.

The 2019 box office has 12 weeks to make more than $3 billion if it wants to beat 2018’s record haul

Despite a slow start, the 2019 box office is showing signs of strength. However, even with blockbuster gems like “Avengers: Endgame,” “The Lion King” and “Toy Story 4,” it could still struggle to top 2018′s ticket sale record by year-end.

Financial advisors need to change to succeed in the next decade

Financial advisors often fall short when it comes to planning for their business’ future. Here’s how they can make sure their practices are poised to grow in coming years.

US vaping crisis helped tank merger talks with Altria, Philip Morris lnternational’s CFO says

The U.S. vaping crisis helped tank merger talks between Philip Morris International and Altria, PMI Chief Financial Officer Martin King said on an earnings call Thursday.

Food giant Nestle pivots to gain a foothold in the personal nutrition market

Nestle is pivoting to carve a niche in the medical food business. On Thursday the company reported sales of $68.4 billion for the first nine months of the year and remains on track for its target of mid-single-digit expansion in 2020.

Toyota eyes former competitors as allies in electric car race

The profound transformation of the industry, including the push into electric, connected and autonomous vehicles that has caused the Japanese automotive giant to rethink a fundamental tenet of its long-term strategy.

White House economic advisor Kudlow says there’s ‘a lot of momentum’ to finish China trade deal

Top White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow pushed back on criticism of the tentative trade agreement with China.