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A Pittsburgh Startup Is Betting You’ll Pay More for Gadgets You Can Fix Yourself
Partwise Devices builds headphones and speakers that open with one screwdriver. Will people buy them?
Earnings & deals this week
| Company | What happened | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Regional grocers | Merger creates a 310-store company | Deal announced |
| Port operators | Volume at a three-year high | Beat forecasts |
| Small-business lenders | Tighter rules, higher loan costs | Squeeze ahead |
| Retailers | Holiday sales forecast to rise modestly | Cautious |
| Valve maker | Owners hand control to employees | Employee-owned |
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