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Feb 2024
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FTC Sues to Block $25 Billion Kroger, Al...

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P.M. Edition for Feb. 26. The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block one of the largest supermarket deals ever—a proposed tie-up between Kroger and Albertsons. Agriculture business reporter Patrick Thomas explains. And Nvidia is at the top of the artificial-intelligence economy. Semiconductor reporter Asa Fitch discusses potential challenges to its dominance. Plus, in a surprise move, Iran reduces its near-weapons-grade nuclear material stockpile. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.

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