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Nike Under EEOC Scrutiny: Diversity Initiatives Face Legal Test as Investor Concerns Mount

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has launched a formal investigation into Nike Inc., probing whether the sportswear giant's diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have inadvertently led to discriminatory practices against White employees and applicants. The regulatory move places Nike's workplace policies under a legal microscope, potentially triggering significant reputational and financial repercussions for the Swoosh brand.

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AT&T Bets $5.75 Billion on Fiber to Stem Customer Exodus

Facing rising subscriber losses and stiff competition, AT&T has finalized its multi-billion dollar acquisition of Lumen's fiber assets. The telecom giant is betting that bundling high-speed internet with wireless services will be its key to winning back customers and future growth.

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UPS Bets on RFID Tech to Sharpen Competitive Edge in Logistics Race

UPS is equipping all 5,500 of its retail stores with RFID tracking, a significant expansion of its automation drive aimed at improving package visibility and reducing errors. The move highlights the company's focus on operational efficiency as it vies for higher-margin commercial clients in a competitive landscape dominated by FedEx and Amazon.