Some of Thursday’s top business news stories:
The Associated Press
Biden’s approval rating on the economy stagnates despite slowing inflation, AP-NORC poll shows, by Josh Boak and Emily Swanson
China’s government tries to defuse economic fears after real estate developer’s debt struggle, by Joe McDonald
CNN
Snapchat users freak out over AI bot that had a mind of its own, by Samantha Murphy Kelly
Intel calls off $5.4 billion chip deal after failing to get regulatory approval, by Michelle Toh
The Wall Street Journal
EV Startup VinFast’s Market Debut Pushes Value Higher Than GM, Ford, by Ryan Felton and Sean McLain
U.S. Steel Takeover Talk Rattles Manufacturers, by Bob Tita
CNBC
Weekly mortgage demand drops again, as interest rates match a 22-year high, by Diana Olick
Aldi to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores in Southern expansion, by Stefan Sykes
Reuters
PREVIEW Walmart set to raise its full-year forecast as shoppers stick to essentials, by Siddharth Cavale
Musk’s X delays access to content on Reuters, NY Times, social media rivals, by Sheila Dang
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