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Music Investor Primary Wave Bets on Bollywood

Wall Street Journal Primary Wave, home to the music of Prince and Steve Nicks, is investing in an Indian record label in a bet that growth will come from emerging international music markets. https://www.wsj.com/articles/prince-stevie-nicks-music-investor-bets-on-bollywood-92530719

How IKEA Chopped, Hollowed Out and Flattened Its Furniture to Cut Costs

Wall Street Journal With inflation squeezing customers and material and shipping prices up, the company took products back to the drawing board. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ikea-furniture-inflation-billy-c2f835bc

Sliding Diesel Prices Signal Warning for U.S. Economy

Wall Street Journal A “freight recession” means fewer trucks carrying goods across the country. https://www.wsj.com/articles/sliding-diesel-prices-signal-warning-for-u-s-economy-c6400724

An Allergy Season So Bad You Don’t Need Allergies to Feel Miserable

Wall Street Journal Pollen season is starting earlier and hitting harder, irritating even people who don’t usually suffer. https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-allergy-season-so-bad-you-dont-need-allergies-to-feel-miserable-6700e92d

The Group That Searches for Missing Ukrainian Children

New York Times Save Ukraine’s mission includes reuniting families victimized by Russia’s deportations in occupied areas. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/us/politics/ukraine-missing-children.html

Blinken and wife emailed frequently with Hunter Biden, raising questions about role in laptop cover story

Fox News Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with Hunter Biden at the State Department in July 2015 when he was serving as the deputy secretary of state in the Obama-Biden administration and Hunter was on the board of Ukrainian energy firm Burisma, according to emails reviewed and verified by Fox News Digital.…

Major G.O.P. Donor’s Commitment to DeSantis Is Murkier Than Thought

New York Times The hedge fund billionaire Kenneth Griffin, who seemed set to be a powerful financial backer of the Florida governor, is said to still be evaluating the Republican primary race. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/us/politics/ron-desantis-ken-griffin-2024.html

Anglo American Copper Output Jumps, Backs Outlook

Wall Street Journal Anglo American said its first-quarter production increased 9%, driven by copper at its new Peru mine and improvements in its other operations, and kept its 2023 guidance unchanged across all units. https://www.wsj.com/articles/anglo-american-1q-production-rose-9-on-year-backs-2023-guidance-bb4fafef

AB Foods Reports Profit Drop, Confirms Outlook

Wall Street Journal Associated British Foods forecast flat earnings growth this year, in line with previous guidance, after its adjusted operating profit fell in the first half to £684 million. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ab-foods-backs-fy-2023-views-after-1h-sales-rose-although-profit-fell-5cf782e8

Redemptions, Index Extension Likely to Support French Bonds

Wall Street Journal French government bonds look set to benefit from €19 billion cash flows on Tuesday, followed by a large month-end index extension on Friday, Citi said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/redemptions-index-extension-likely-to-support-french-bonds-6ec1e06a