Plus, an alternative fuel CEO on how Trump’s second term could influence the clean energy business and we take a self-driving taxi for a spin in China.
The National Association of Homebuilders reported its third straight month of improvement in its homebuilder confidence index, even though permits for new housing construction were down nearly 8% year over year.
Why restaurants are on the private equity menu
by Kristin Schwab
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Blackstone buys a majority stake in sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s. Fast-casual is a growing segment of the enormous but risky restaurant trade.
Central banks are worried about inflation flaring up again
by Henry Epp
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Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East, potential trade wars and climate disasters have monetary policymakers around the globe on edge.
This renewable energy CEO expects growth in Trump’s 2nd term
by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
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“I am feeling ready to be surprised,” said Gene Gebolys of World Energy, an alternative fuels provider.
How advanced are China’s self-driving taxis?
by Jennifer Pak
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China is speeding up permission to test autonomous vehicles. The most advanced pilot projects are in Beijing and Wuhan.
Device makers turned off buttons, but now they’re back
by Sarah Leeson
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Move aside, touchscreens and digital controls. Buttons, dials and knobs have returned to electronics.
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