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Beijing steps up probe into EU brandy imports as trade tensions deepen after tariffs on Chinese EVs

Beijing steps up probe into EU brandy imports as trade tensions deepen after tariffs on Chinese EVs

Beijing steps up probe into EU brandy imports as trade tensions deepen after tariffs on Chinese EVs
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Vista Outdoor rejects MNC's buyout offer, agrees to CSG's sweetened bid for unit

Vista Outdoor on Monday rejected investment firm MNC Capital's final buyout offer of $3.2 billion, citing that it undervalued the company, and said it had agreed to an increased bid for its

Vista Outdoor rejects MNC's buyout offer, agrees to CSG's sweetened bid for unit
Business|Technology

ASML CEO says world needs the legacy chips China is producing, Handelsblatt reports

Chip buyers, including the German car industry, need the older generation computer chips that Chinese chipmakers are currently investing in, the CEO of equipment maker ASML said

ASML CEO says world needs the legacy chips China is producing, Handelsblatt reports
Business|US

Archegos collapse driven by 'lies and manipulation,' US prosecutor says as trial closes

The 2021 collapse of Sung Kook "Bill" Hwang's Archegos Capital

Archegos collapse driven by 'lies and manipulation,' US prosecutor says as trial closes
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German insurers' body cuts growth outlook for 2024 premium income

German insurers expect to see a lower increase in premium income this year, the German Insurance Association (GDV) said on Monday, as the life insurance business struggles with a

German insurers' body cuts growth outlook for 2024 premium income
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung Electronics workers strike as union voice grows in South Korea

Samsung Electronics workers began a three-day strike for better pay on Monday, with their union pointing to further action should South Korea's

Samsung Electronics workers strike as union voice grows in South Korea
Business|Economy|News|US

John Deere to lay off roughly 600 employees from three US factories

John Deere to lay off roughly 600 employees from three US factories

John Deere to lay off roughly 600 employees from three US factories
Business|Europe

Corporate France braces for new era of political turmoil

France's business elite is anxious about volatile politics, inexperienced policymakers, street protests and a possible wave of

Corporate France braces for new era of political turmoil
Asia|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports

South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery producer SK On has declared itself in crisis as its customers struggle with disappointing EV sales in Europe and the U.S., the Financial Times

Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Vietnam targeting Q3 GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0%, inflation below 4.5%, PM says

Vietnam is targeting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.5%-7.0% in the third quarter, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said on Saturday.

Vietnam targeting Q3 GDP growth of 6.5%-7.0%, inflation below 4.5%, PM says
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Former ASML CEO says US-China chip fight will continue

The recently retired CEO of semiconductor equipment maker ASML said in an interview with Dutch radio station BNR on Saturday that U.S.-China disputes over computer chips are

Former ASML CEO says US-China chip fight will continue
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Talen asks US regulators to reject challenge to Amazon data center deal

Talen Energy has asked U.S. regulators to reject a challenge to its recent Amazon data center deal, which is being opposed by a group of electric utilities that

Talen asks US regulators to reject challenge to Amazon data center deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Europe's top cognac makers to attend China meeting on anti-dumping probe, source says

Leading European cognac producers will attend a hearing on China's anti-dumping probe of the industry in Beijing on July 18 - their first chance to defend themselves

Europe's top cognac makers to attend China meeting on anti-dumping probe, source says
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Cathay Pacific to buy back remaining 50% of HK government's preference shares

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways will buy back the remaining 50% of preference shares that were issued to the Hong Kong SAR Government on July 31, the company said on Friday.

Cathay Pacific to buy back remaining 50% of HK government's preference shares
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit record highs as payrolls data raises rate cut hopes

Wall Street stock indexes closed firmer on Friday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq and benchmark S&P 500 hitting record highs,

Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit record highs as payrolls data raises rate cut hopes
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Several Chinese state firms in Shanghai buy Tesla Model Y cars

Several state-owned firms in China's financial hub of Shanghai have recently purchased Tesla's best-selling Model Y as service cars, a local government statement said on Friday.

Several Chinese state firms in Shanghai buy Tesla Model Y cars
Asia|Business|Economy

BYD's steep EV discounting in Thailand sparks backlash, PM seeks assurances

Thailand's consumer protection agency has received about 70 complaints since initiating a probe into aggressive discounting by BYD

BYD's steep EV discounting in Thailand sparks backlash, PM seeks assurances
Asia|Business|Technology

Toyota finds no new wrongdoing in certification investigation

Toyota Motor did not find any new cases of wrongdoing in the certification applications of its car models beyond the ones it had already reported last month, the Japanese automaker

Toyota finds no new wrongdoing in certification investigation
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Atos says secures short-term funding through syndication agreements

French technology company Atos said on Friday it had successfully secured short-term financing via two tranches of loans from creditors, adding it still expected to reach a final

Atos says secures short-term funding through syndication agreements
Australia|Business|Finance|Technology

Australian court rules PayPal's local unit used unfair contract term for small businesses

Australia's federal court has found that PayPal's local unit used an unfair term in its standard contracts with small business customers who overlooked errors in overcharging, the country's

Australian court rules PayPal's local unit used unfair contract term for small businesses
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Canada's services PMI falls to three-month low in June

Canada's services economy moved back into contraction in June as a decline in new business weighed on the sector's performance even as inflation pressures cooled, S

Canada's services PMI falls to three-month low in June
Asia|News|World

Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat

Some foreign companies are considering moving Taiwanese employees out of China after Beijing said it could impose the death penalty on "diehard" Taiwan independence

Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat
Asia|Business|Finance

Japanese insurers, banks to sell Honda shares worth $3.3 billion, filing shows

Japanese financial groups including Tokio Marine, Sompo and two MS&AD units will sell Honda Motor shares worth 535 billion yen ($3.3 billion) to unwind cross-shareholdings, a

Japanese insurers, banks to sell Honda shares worth $3.3 billion, filing shows
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|US

European shares advance on rate optimism; UK election in focus

European shares rose on Thursday amid optimism around U.S. interest rate cuts following soft economic data, while London markets gained as

European shares advance on rate optimism; UK election in focus
Business|Europe

Lufthansa to consider raising stake in ITA to 90%, CEO says

Lufthansa will consider raising its stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%, starting from early next year, the CEO of the German airline said in an interview published on Thursday.

Lufthansa to consider raising stake in ITA to 90%, CEO says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Stocks stretch record run, pound pauses as UK votes

World stocks clocked up more record highs on Thursday after U.S. data narrowed the odds on a September Fed interest rate cut, while Europe was on politics watch again as UK voters

Stocks stretch record run, pound pauses as UK votes
Business|News|Technology

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
Business|Economy|Finance|US

McKinsey wins dismissal of Jay Alix's lawsuit over bankruptcy conflicts

A U.S. judge dismissed turnaround specialist Jay Alix's lawsuit accusing consulting giant McKinsey & Co of misleading bankruptcy courts about conflicts of

McKinsey wins dismissal of Jay Alix's lawsuit over bankruptcy conflicts
News|US

US judge partially blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements

A federal judge in Texas on Wednesday partially blocked a U.S.

US judge partially blocks FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements
Business|Technology

Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it would discontinue its security robot, Astro for Business, for small- and medium-sized businesses as it shifts its focus to household robots.

Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US banks' commercial real estate loan worries linger after latest tumble

Several U.S. regional and mid-sized banks continue to face the squeeze from high exposure to the commercial real estate (CRE) sector that has been roiled by higher-for-longer interest

US banks' commercial real estate loan worries linger after latest tumble
Economy|News|US

US service sector sags in June as orders sink

A measure of U.S. services sector activity slumped to a four-year low in June amid a sharp drop in orders, potentially hinting at a loss of momentum in the economy at the end of

US service sector sags in June as orders sink
Business|Europe|Technology

ASML expansion in Veldhoven can proceed, Dutch court rules

Semiconductor production equipment maker ASML may continue with an expansion under way at its headquarters in Veldhoven, the Netherlands' Council of State ruled on Wednesday,

ASML expansion in Veldhoven can proceed, Dutch court rules
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on strong beer business

Corona beer maker Constellation Brands on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, helped by strong demand for its core beer brands, which offset the sluggish wines

Constellation Brands beats quarterly profit estimates on strong beer business
Business|Finance|News|US

US law firms smell opportunity as Supreme Court guts agency powers

Law firms are capitalizing on client uncertainty sparked by a flurry of new U.S.

US law firms smell opportunity as Supreme Court guts agency powers
Economy|Europe

Euro zone business growth slowed sharply in June, PMI shows

Overall business growth across the euro zone slowed sharply last month as a solid expansion in the bloc's dominant services industry failed to offset a further deterioration in

Euro zone business growth slowed sharply in June, PMI shows
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nippon Steel's Mori to visit US again next week for talks on US Steel takeover

Nippon Steel's vice chairman plans to return to the United States next week again to discuss its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Nippon Steel's Mori to visit US again next week for talks on US Steel takeover
Business|Finance

China's Kaisa gets seven-week stay on liquidation petition; adjournment likely its last

A Hong Kong court gave Chinese property developer Kaisa Group a seven-week respite on Monday to finalise a debt restructuring plan, adjourning a hearing on a

China's Kaisa gets seven-week stay on liquidation petition; adjournment likely its last
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German business sentiment unexpectedly darkens in June, Ifo says

German business morale unexpectedly fell in June amid increasing pessimism about the performance of Europe's largest economy, a survey of around 9,000 managers

German business sentiment unexpectedly darkens in June, Ifo says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Downturn in UK factory orders eases but export demand weak, CBI survey shows

British manufacturing orders contracted in June at a reduced pace compared with a month earlier, despite a sharp drop in export orders, a survey from the Confederation of British Industry

Downturn in UK factory orders eases but export demand weak, CBI survey shows
Business|Finance

Italy's Eni aims to finalise Enilive stake sale by year-end, CEO says

Italian energy group Eni expects to complete the sale of a minority stake in its biofuel unit Enilive by the end of 2024, Chief Executive Claudio Descalzi said on Monday.

Italy's Eni aims to finalise Enilive stake sale by year-end, CEO says
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

What next for Telecom Italia after network sale to KKR?

Telecom Italia (TIM) will finalise on July 1 the landmark sale of its fixed-line domestic access network to U.S. fund KKR, a deal that makes it the first phone

What next for Telecom Italia after network sale to KKR?
Business|Technology

Shopify expands access to its AI-powered features to attract more businesses

Shopify made its artificial intelligence-powered tools, including the Sidekick assistant and image-generation feature, available to more users on Monday, in a bid to

Shopify expands access to its AI-powered features to attract more businesses
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Foxconn to invest $383 million in Vietnam circuit board plant, says state media

Foxconn Singapore has been awarded a licence to invest $383 million in a factory to produce printed circuit boards in Vietnam, state media reported on Monday.

Foxconn to invest $383 million in Vietnam circuit board plant, says state media
Business|Finance

UPS announces sale of Coyote Logistics unit to RXO for $1 billion

United Parcel Service, the world's biggest package delivery firm, will sell its Coyote Logistics business unit to RXO for $1.025 billion, the companies said on Sunday.

UPS announces sale of Coyote Logistics unit to RXO for $1 billion
Business|Economy|Environment|News

Mission 2025 group urges governments to set more ambitious climate goals

Some of the world's biggest companies, finance houses, cities and regions have joined forces to urge governments to increase their climate

Mission 2025 group urges governments to set more ambitious climate goals
News|US

US Supreme Court takes up 'Dewberry' trademark dispute

The U.S.

US Supreme Court takes up 'Dewberry' trademark dispute
Business|Health

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk to spend $4.1 billion to boost US manufacturing

Obesity drug-maker Novo Nordisk will spend $4.1 billion to build a U.S. facility to fill injection pens for its hugely popular

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk to spend $4.1 billion to boost US manufacturing
Business|Finance|US

TWFG Insurance reveals nearly 27% jump in net profit in US IPO filing

TWFG disclosed a nearly 27% jump in annual net profit on Monday, as the insurer revealed the paperwork for its initial public offering in the United States. The U.S.

TWFG Insurance reveals nearly 27% jump in net profit in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Finance

'Great Resignation' enters third year as workers embrace AI, upskilling, PwC says

The proportion of workers who expect to switch employers in the next 12 months is higher than that from the "Great Resignation" period of 2022, a PwC survey of

'Great Resignation' enters third year as workers embrace AI, upskilling, PwC says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Toyota sold $2 billion worth of cross-held listed shares in FY2023/24, filing shows

Toyota sold $2 billion worth of cross shareholdings of listed companies in the year that just ended, the Japanese automaker disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.

Toyota sold $2 billion worth of cross-held listed shares in FY2023/24, filing shows
Asia|Business|Finance

Chinese developer Shimao sweetens debt revamp terms ahead of liquidation hearing, sources say

Shimao Group has sweetened its offshore debt restructuring terms to garner support from creditors, said three sources, as the Chinese property developer

Chinese developer Shimao sweetens debt revamp terms ahead of liquidation hearing, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Eurofins denies short seller Muddy Waters' allegations after share fall

Lab testing firm Eurofins on Tuesday rejected allegations made a day earlier by short seller Muddy Waters which questioned its financial reporting and hit its shares, saying it was

Eurofins denies short seller Muddy Waters' allegations after share fall
Celebrity|Entertainment

Taylor Swift's concert film to get early-access screenings in US, Canada

Taylor Swift, the cultural juggernaut known for shattering records, said on Wednesday that the documentary film from her billion-dollar Eras concert tour will offer one-day early-access

Taylor Swift's concert film to get early-access screenings in US, Canada
Business|Economy|US

As oil majors cast shale nets, Texas oilman Sheffield made Pioneer the prized catch

Four years ago, Texas oilman Scott Sheffield saw the oil majors were moving aggressively into the top U.S. shale basin and plotted to make his then-$24 billion

As oil majors cast shale nets, Texas oilman Sheffield made Pioneer the prized catch
Business|News|US

Donald Trump appears in New York court again for civil fraud trial

Donald Trump appeared in New York court on Tuesday for the third week of a civil fraud trial that could dismantle pillars of the former U.S. president's business empire.

Donald Trump appears in New York court again for civil fraud trial
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Bond sell-off back, stocks steady, earnings and geopolitics on the agenda

Bond yields rose on Tuesday and stocks steadied as markets continued to retrace last week's moves to safe-haven assets, focusing on corporate

Bond sell-off back, stocks steady, earnings and geopolitics on the agenda
Business|News|US

Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case

Donald Trump was fined $10,000 on Wednesday after the New York judge overseeing his civil fraud trial said the former U.S. president for a second time

Donald Trump fined $10,000 for second gag order violation in civil fraud case
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla raises price of high-performance Model Y in China by 14,000 yuan

Tesla Inc has increased the price for its Model Y high-performance version SUV in China by 14,000 yuan ($1,913.88) from Friday, it said on a social media notice.

Tesla raises price of high-performance Model Y in China by 14,000 yuan
Business

Restaurant serves up food, comfort during Lewiston manhunt

At Best Thai II in coastal Maine, the phone has been ringing off the hook.

Restaurant serves up food, comfort during Lewiston manhunt
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Israel's Mobileye CEO urges that Netanyahu be replaced immediately

The head of self-driving auto technologies firm Mobileye and one of Israel's leading businessmen, Amnon Shashua, on Sunday urged the immediate ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin

Israel's Mobileye CEO urges that Netanyahu be replaced immediately
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St rallies 1%, yen gains vs dollar; talk of BOJ policy tweak

Global stock indexes advanced on Monday, with U.S. stocks rallying more than 1% after recent sharp declines, while the yen rose to a two-week high against

Wall St rallies 1%, yen gains vs dollar; talk of BOJ policy tweak
News|US

US Senator Schumer urges FTC to probe Exxon, Chevron mega-deals

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer on Wednesday urged the U.S.

US Senator Schumer urges FTC to probe Exxon, Chevron mega-deals
Asia|Technology

Japan's efforts to foster chip sector are 'impressive' - research org head

Japan's efforts to regain its position as a leading manufacturer of chips are "impressive", the head of a leading chip research organisation said on Thursday.

Japan's efforts to foster chip sector are 'impressive' - research org head
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Investment bankers see dealmaking lull storing pent-up demand

Some of the world's top investment bankers said on Wednesday that a drop in corporate dealmaking in 2023 sets the stage for a pick-up in activity once uncertainty

Investment bankers see dealmaking lull storing pent-up demand
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Boeing sets sights on annual airplane delivery target after slow October

Boeing must deliver 70 narrowbody 737s and 14 widebody 787 Dreamliners in November and December to meet its target for 2023, setting the U.S. planemaker up

Boeing sets sights on annual airplane delivery target after slow October
Business|Finance|News|US

Citigroup CEO announces management changes, 'difficult' decisions

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser announced the next layer of management changes in a sweeping reorganization, according to a memo to staff on Monday.

Citigroup CEO announces management changes, 'difficult' decisions
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Jeff Bezos expected to sell more Amazon shares worth $1 billion - CNBC

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is expected to offload more of his stake in the company on Tuesday after selling shares worth about $240 million last week, CNBC reported, citing a source.

Jeff Bezos expected to sell more Amazon shares worth $1 billion - CNBC
Australia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Investors expected to vote against Brookfield's $10.6 billion bid for Australia's Origin Energy

A Brookfield-led consortium's A$16.3 billion ($10.61 billion) bid for Origin Energy is expected to fail after the largest shareholder in

Investors expected to vote against Brookfield's $10.6 billion bid for Australia's Origin Energy
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Exclusive-Choice Hotels prepares to challenge Wyndham's board -sources

Choice Hotels International is preparing to nominate directors to the board of rival Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, seeking to break a stalemate in an $8 billion takeover battle,

Exclusive-Choice Hotels prepares to challenge Wyndham's board -sources
Business|Technology

Taiwanese Tesla supplier Hota retools supply chain with first US factory

For years, Hota Industrial Mfg.

Taiwanese Tesla supplier Hota retools supply chain with first US factory
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Analysis-After Munger's death, Berkshire succession comes into focus

The death of Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger heralds the end of an era, leaving Warren Buffett as the conglomerate's lone investing legend and shining the spotlight

Analysis-After Munger's death, Berkshire succession comes into focus
Business|Finance|Technology

Apple told component suppliers to source iPhone 16 batteries from India- FT

Apple has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Apple told component suppliers to source iPhone 16 batteries from India- FT
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Analysis-US airlines' plans for growth constrained by antitrust concerns

Shortages of new planes, jet engines and pilots have left U.S. airlines with little choice but to pursue growth through acquisitions - which then puts them in

Analysis-US airlines' plans for growth constrained by antitrust concerns
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Investor group launches $5.8 billion buyout bid for Macy's- WSJ

An investor group consisting of Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital has made a $5.8 billion offer to take department store chain Macy's private, after stiff competition from online

Investor group launches $5.8 billion buyout bid for Macy's- WSJ
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Nvidia to expand ties with Vietnam, support AI development

U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's chief executive said on Monday the company will expand its partnership with Vietnam's top tech firms and support the country in training talent for developing

Nvidia to expand ties with Vietnam, support AI development
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Nippon Steel confident hefty premium for U.S. Steel makes sense

Nippon Steel said on Tuesday it can afford to pay $14.9 billion for U.S.

Nippon Steel confident hefty premium for U.S. Steel makes sense
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus on course for record jetliner orders in 2023, sources say

Airbus is on course to break aerospace order records in 2023 after a buying spree from European airlines and a brisk month so far in deliveries, industry sources said

Airbus on course for record jetliner orders in 2023, sources say
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|US

Prada buys New York Fifth Avenue store building for $425 million

Italian fashion house Prada has paid $425 million to buy the building on Fifth Avenue in New York which currently hosts its store, the company said on Wednesday.

Prada buys New York Fifth Avenue store building for $425 million
Business|Food

China's new thirst for coffee spurs cut-throat cafe competition

Chinese coffee consumption is growing quickly, spurring cut-throat competition between local and foreign coffee chains that have opened

China's new thirst for coffee spurs cut-throat cafe competition
Business|Economy|Finance|US

U.S. property reinsurance rates rise by up to 50% on Jan 1-broker says

U.S. property catastrophe reinsurance rates rose by as much as 50% on the key Jan. 1 renewal date, broker Gallagher Re said in a report on Tuesday, as reinsurers look to recoup

U.S. property reinsurance rates rise by up to 50% on Jan 1-broker says
Business|Europe|Finance

Carrefour says it will not sell PepsiCo goods due to price hikes

Carrefour is telling customers it will no longer sell PepsiCo products like Pepsi, Lay's crisps and 7up because they had become too costly, in the latest tug-of-war

Carrefour says it will not sell PepsiCo goods due to price hikes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Stocks fall, yields inch higher; focus on upcoming US inflation data, earnings

Global stock indexes fell and Treasury yields edged higher on Tuesday, with investors bracing for key U.S. inflation data this week and the start of

Stocks fall, yields inch higher; focus on upcoming US inflation data, earnings
Business|Technology

CNN boss plans to merge newsgathering ops, explores digital subscription model - WSJ

CNN's new CEO Mark Thompson plans to combine all newsgathering operations of the news network into one unit that would serve its television, streaming and digital platforms, the Wall

CNN boss plans to merge newsgathering ops, explores digital subscription model - WSJ
Business|Economy|Technology

AI buzzes Davos, but CEOs wrestle with how to make it pay

Bright banners tout the promise of artificial intelligence along the main promenade of Davos, but executives at the World Economic Forum (WEF) say they

AI buzzes Davos, but CEOs wrestle with how to make it pay
Business|Technology|US

United CEO kickstarts Airbus talks amid Boeing delays- sources

United Airlines has approached Airbus about buying more A321neo jets to fill a potential void left by the delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10, in a trade-off likely to ease deadlock

United CEO kickstarts Airbus talks amid Boeing delays- sources
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Mattel draws activist investor seeking changes at toymaker - WSJ

Activist investor Barington Capital has set its sights on Mattel and is seeking big changes to boost the toymaker's stock, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

Mattel draws activist investor seeking changes at toymaker - WSJ
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Asian shares buoyed by US tech bounce, payrolls in focus

Asian shares were buoyed by a late bounce in U.S. tech on Friday as results from Meta and Amazon beat expectations, while investors are bracing for U.S. jobs figures,

Asian shares buoyed by US tech bounce, payrolls in focus
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

New highs for Nikkei, Hong Kong limps to holiday break

Japanese shares hit 34-year highs on Friday and strong earnings had the S&P 500 at record close, while oil prices were set for a sharp weekly rise on Israel's

New highs for Nikkei, Hong Kong limps to holiday break
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Thai Airways to acquire 45 wide-body Boeing jets

Thai Airways International said on Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for a firm order of 45 wide-body jets to expand its fleet, with

Thai Airways to acquire 45 wide-body Boeing jets
Business|Finance|Technology

Sony slashes PS5 sales target, plans 2025 IPO for financial unit

Japan's Sony slashed the full-year sales forecast for its PlayStation 5 console on Wednesday and said it plans to list its financial business next year as it focuses on

Sony slashes PS5 sales target, plans 2025 IPO for financial unit
Business|Technology|US

Boeing, pressured over 737 MAX 9 blowout, says January deliveries shrank 29%

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 27 airplanes in January, which was down 29% from the same month last year as regulators, lawmakers and customers pressured

Boeing, pressured over 737 MAX 9 blowout, says January deliveries shrank 29%
Business|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Intuitive Machines rockets higher after landing spacecraft on moon

Shares of Intuitive Machines shot up 43% in premarket trading after the space exploration company became the first private firm to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon.

Intuitive Machines rockets higher after landing spacecraft on moon
Business|Technology|US

AT&T to credit customers a full day of service for Thursday outage

AT&T will credit customers a full day of service for the carrier's more than 10-hour outage on Thursday that affected more than 70,000 users, saying it was the "right thing to do."

AT&T to credit customers a full day of service for Thursday outage
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Hybrids, gas vehicles fuel legacy automakers' shares past EV rivals

Shares of legacy automakers have outpaced their electric counterparts over the last few weeks, as investors respond to company decisions to prioritize higher-margin, gas-

Hybrids, gas vehicles fuel legacy automakers' shares past EV rivals
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology

Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco

Beneath the world's largest open-pit copper mine in Chile lies a tunnel complex filled with dust so dense that machines frequently

Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco
Business|Economy|Finance

Embattled lender NYCB seeks cash infusion, WSJ reports

Embattled lender New York Community Bancorp is seeking a cash infusion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Embattled lender NYCB seeks cash infusion, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

High-profile hedge fund managers line up launches for 2024

A bumper crop of 40 high-profile hedge fund launches by former portfolio managers of multi-billion dollar firms is expected this year,

High-profile hedge fund managers line up launches for 2024
Business|Finance|US

Exclusive-Nordstrom's founding family in new bid to take U.S. retailer private, sources say

The founding family behind Nordstrom Inc is seeking to take the U.S. department store operator private, six years after a similar

Exclusive-Nordstrom's founding family in new bid to take U.S. retailer private, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|News

Factbox-How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Companies are responding to disruptions to shipping on the shortest route between Europe and Asia.

Factbox-How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US durable goods orders rebound in February

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods increased more than expected in February, while business investment on equipment appeared to improve in the first quarter.

US durable goods orders rebound in February
Business|Finance|US

Home Depot to buy SRS Distribution in $18.25 billion deal

Home Depot said on Thursday it would buy building products distributor SRS Distribution in a deal valued at about $18.25 billion including debt.

Home Depot to buy SRS Distribution in $18.25 billion deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

General Motors results beat targets, forecast raised, shares jump

General Motors on Tuesday posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and the automaker raised its annual forecast, citing stable pricing and demand for

General Motors results beat targets, forecast raised, shares jump
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tepid US data hits stocks, lifts Treasury yields to over 5-month high

Stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Thursday as disappointing forecasts from Facebook and Instagram owner Meta hammered the tech

Tepid US data hits stocks, lifts Treasury yields to over 5-month high
Asia|Business|Technology

India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned

Elon Musk's surprise visit to China this week won concessions for Tesla but left India feeling spurned after he cancelled a scheduled trip there for earlier this

India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned
Business|Technology|US

Musk disbands Tesla EV charging team, leaving customers in the dark

Elon Musk's abrupt decision to lay off employees who ran Tesla's electric vehicle charging business blindsided automakers gearing up to

Musk disbands Tesla EV charging team, leaving customers in the dark
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Buffett says Berkshire in good hands, lauds Apple despite lowering stake

Warren Buffett assured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job,

Buffett says Berkshire in good hands, lauds Apple despite lowering stake
Business|Finance|US

Berkshire shareholders reject climate, diversity, China proposals

Berkshire Hathaway Inc shareholders on Saturday overwhelmingly rejected six proposals addressing environmental and social policy issues at Warren

Berkshire shareholders reject climate, diversity, China proposals
Business|Finance|US

At Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Warren Buffett to field questions on growth, dividend and succession

Warren Buffett takes center stage in Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholder meeting on Saturday, as investors size up his

At Berkshire Hathaway meeting, Warren Buffett to field questions on growth, dividend and succession
Business|Finance|US

Alaska Air says Boeing issued $61 million in credit memos to address grounding hit

Alaska Air Group has received $61 million in supplier credit memos from Boeing as additional compensation for the hit from a temporary grounding of 737 MAX 9 jets, the carrier said on

Alaska Air says Boeing issued $61 million in credit memos to address grounding hit
News|US

Biden touts new $3.3 billion Microsoft data center at failed Foxconn site Trump backed

U.S.

Biden touts new $3.3 billion Microsoft data center at failed Foxconn site Trump backed
Asia|Business|Economy|News|World

Pakistan PM unveils broader plan to sell most state-owned firms

Pakistan will privatise all state-owned enterprises, with the exception of strategic entities, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, broadening its

Pakistan PM unveils broader plan to sell most state-owned firms
Business|Europe

Anglo American has sought fertiliser partners for months, says CEO

Anglo American has been looking for partners for its fertiliser project in North Yorkshire for around six months, Chief Executive Duncan Wanblad told

Anglo American has sought fertiliser partners for months, says CEO
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Boeing shareholders vote to keep departing CEO on planemaker's board

Boeing’s departing CEO Dave Calhoun was re-elected to stay on

Boeing shareholders vote to keep departing CEO on planemaker's board
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's business service prices rise at fastest annual pace since March 2015

Japanese corporate services prices in April rose at their fastest pace since early 2015, Bank of Japan data showed on Tuesday, boosted by labour costs in the services sector in a

Japan's business service prices rise at fastest annual pace since March 2015
Business|Travel|US

US business travel is back but it looks different, hotel CEOs say

Business travel has returned to the United States, hotel executives at a New York industry conference said this week, as companies of all sizes are increasingly

US business travel is back but it looks different, hotel CEOs say
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea stages first walkout

A workers' union at Samsung Electronics staged its first walkout on Friday, signalling more assertiveness among employees just as South Korea's most

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea stages first walkout
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record closing highs ahead of CPI, Fed decision

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Tuesday to end at all-time highs, reversing early losses as investors prepared for upcoming inflation data and the U.S.

S&P 500, Nasdaq notch record closing highs ahead of CPI, Fed decision
Business|News|US

States sue US to block rule that oil firms guarantee payment to dismantle old wells

Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi on Monday sued the U.S. government to block the Biden administration's proposed rule that would require the offshore oil and

States sue US to block rule that oil firms guarantee payment to dismantle old wells
Business|Europe|Finance

Poland's LPP says police are investigating Hindenburg Research

Polish police have opened an investigation into possible manipulation of financial instruments by Hindenburg Research, fashion group LPP said on Thursday.

Poland's LPP says police are investigating Hindenburg Research
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

SLB, ChampionX get second request from DoJ for proposed $8 billion deal details

Oilfield services company SLB said on Tuesday it has received a second request for additional information from the United States Department of Justice in connection with its $7.75 billion

SLB, ChampionX get second request from DoJ for proposed $8 billion deal details
Business|Technology

CDK Global says ‘substantially all’ dealers are back online after a crippling hack

CDK Global says ‘substantially all’ dealers are back online after a crippling hack

CDK Global says ‘substantially all’ dealers are back online after a crippling hack
Business|Technology

Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role as part of AI pact, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will get an observer role on OpenAI's board as part of a landmark AI agreement announced last month, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role as part of AI pact, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy

Ford Motor is trying to get more of its managers to buy electric vehicles, according to an internal email the automaker sent last week that was reviewed by Reuters.

Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy
Business|Health

Walmart has held talks to sell its shuttered medical clinics, Fortune reports

Walmart has held talks with potential buyers to sell its already shuttered medical clinics, Fortune reported on Tuesday, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.

Walmart has held talks to sell its shuttered medical clinics, Fortune reports
Business|Economy|News

FTC unanimously moves to block $4 billion merger of mattress giants

FTC unanimously moves to block $4 billion merger of mattress giants

FTC unanimously moves to block $4 billion merger of mattress giants
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Icahn-owned oil refiner CVR bidding in Citgo share auction, sources say

Oil refiner CVR Energy, controlled by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, has submitted a binding offer in an ongoing auction of shares in the

Icahn-owned oil refiner CVR bidding in Citgo share auction, sources say
Economy|Europe|Finance

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -14.0 in June

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 0.3 point in June from the May number, figures released on Thursday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -14.0 in June
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

LSEG announces multi-year news and data partnership with Dow Jones

The London Stock Exchange Group announced a multi-year news and data partnership with Dow Jones that will include content from the Wall Street Journal, the companies said on Tuesday.

LSEG announces multi-year news and data partnership with Dow Jones
News|US

US to block Tempur Sealy's $4 billion Mattress Firm deal

The U.S.

US to block Tempur Sealy's $4 billion Mattress Firm deal
Asia|Business|Finance

Toyota Group suppliers Denso, Aisin scale back cross-shareholdings, filing shows

Two of Toyota's top suppliers, Denso and Aisin, have sold off holdings in several Toyota-affiliated companies, regulatory filings showed on Thursday, in the latest reduction of cross

Toyota Group suppliers Denso, Aisin scale back cross-shareholdings, filing shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but beat analyst expectations

Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weaking demand for the company’s products and electric vehicles overall

Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but beat analyst expectations
News|US

Novo Nordisk, Lilly must cut US prices of weight-loss drugs, Biden says

U.S.

Novo Nordisk, Lilly must cut US prices of weight-loss drugs, Biden says
Business|Finance

Air Canada to get eight Boeing 737 MAX jets from lessor BOC Aviation

Air Canada said on Tuesday that it has agreed to receive eight Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from lessor BOC Aviation.

Air Canada to get eight Boeing 737 MAX jets from lessor BOC Aviation
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

The short seller that took on Gautam Adani made surprisingly little money

The short seller that took on Gautam Adani made surprisingly little money

The short seller that took on Gautam Adani made surprisingly little money
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Malaysian, Chinese firms sign deals worth $2.8 billion in potential investments

Malaysian and Chinese firms signed agreements on Thursday for potential investments worth 13.2 billion ringgit ($2.80 billion) to collaborate in sectors ranging from oil and

Malaysian, Chinese firms sign deals worth $2.8 billion in potential investments
Business|Europe|Finance

Citi bets on Europe despite political uncertainty, regional CEO says

Citigroup is looking to boost its business in Europe despite political instability on the continent spooking investors, the bank's new head of the region Ignacio

Citi bets on Europe despite political uncertainty, regional CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

India's Vedanta to raise $120 million via debt issue

Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta will raise up to 10 billion rupees (nearly $120 million) by issuing non-convertible debentures through a private placement, the company

India's Vedanta to raise $120 million via debt issue
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance|Food|Stock Markets

Guzman Y Gomez shares jump 36% in biggest Australian IPO this year

Mexican food chain Guzman Y Gomez served up Australia's best initial public offering debut in three years with its shares leaping more than one-third on their first

Guzman Y Gomez shares jump 36% in biggest Australian IPO this year
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Vietnam finalising plan for fund to attract foreign investment

Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment is finalising a draft plan to set up a fund to help attract foreign investment and maintain the country's competitiveness, according to

Vietnam finalising plan for fund to attract foreign investment
Business|Economy|Finance

Hong Kong flags retail challenges as May sales slump 11.5% y/y

Hong Kong's May retail sales fell 11.5% from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, reflecting a surge in outbound trips, strength in local currency and a high base

Hong Kong flags retail challenges as May sales slump 11.5% y/y
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Spirit Aero chief in spotlight as Boeing searches for new CEO

Boeing's long-awaited announcement that it will buy back its struggling supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, now shifts the focus of investors to the planemaker's

Spirit Aero chief in spotlight as Boeing searches for new CEO
Business|Economy

New Petrobras CEO says president wants firm to boost national economy

The chief executive of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras, Madga Chambriard, said the country's president asked her to work toward boosting the nation's economy while maintaining

New Petrobras CEO says president wants firm to boost national economy
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Qatar Airways posts 39% jump in annual profit to record $1.67 billion

Qatar Airways posted a 39% jump in annual net profit to a record 6.1 billion Qatari riyals ($1.67 billion) on Tuesday.

Qatar Airways posts 39% jump in annual profit to record $1.67 billion
Business|Europe|Finance|Travel

Ryanair traffic rises 11% to record high in June

Ryanair flew a record 19.3 million passengers in June, up 11% from a year earlier, the low-cost airline said on Tuesday.

Ryanair traffic rises 11% to record high in June
Business|Environment|Technology

German industry turns to solar in race to cut energy costs

For months, Philip Matthias tried to convince his father to install solar panels on their company's roof in the eastern German state of Thuringia, aiming to cut

German industry turns to solar in race to cut energy costs
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Major Japanese insurers to offload $3.1 billion of Honda shares, sources say

Four of Japan's top property and casualty insurers and other financial firms plan to sell around 500 billion yen ($3.1 billion) of shares in Honda Motor, three people said, as the

Major Japanese insurers to offload $3.1 billion of Honda shares, sources say
Technology

Apple suspends work on next high-end headset, to focus on cheaper model, the Information reports

Apple has suspended work on its next high-end Vision headset, the Information reported on Tuesday, citing an employee at a manufacturer that makes key components for the Vision Pro.

Apple suspends work on next high-end headset, to focus on cheaper model, the Information reports
Asia|Business|Technology

Microsoft consolidates retail channels in China

Microsoft is consolidating its retail channels in mainland China, the firm said in response to media reports that it is closing its network of authorised physical retailers in the

Microsoft consolidates retail channels in China
Business|Finance|Technology|US

EV startup Fisker's U.S. units file for bankruptcy

Electric vehicle startup Fisker, which sought Chapter 11 protection earlier this week, said its U.S. units had also filed for bankruptcy in a court in Delaware on Wednesday.

EV startup Fisker's U.S. units file for bankruptcy
Business|Technology|US

GE Aerospace extends CEO Culp's contract till end of 2027

GE Aerospace said it has extended chief executive Larry Culp's tenure till the end of 2027, with a possibility of further extension by another year, a regulatory filing showed on Monday.

GE Aerospace extends CEO Culp's contract till end of 2027
Asia|Business|Economy|News

Toyota's chairman sees shareholder backing slide to 72% amid governance concerns

Shareholder backing for Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda slid for a second straight year, results from its annual general meeting showed on Wednesday, with his support

Toyota's chairman sees shareholder backing slide to 72% amid governance concerns
Business|Technology

Airbus deliveries rose 2% in first half, sources say

Airbus delivered a preliminary total of around 67 airplanes in June, bringing the total for the first half of the year to around 323 aircraft, up 2% from the same period

Airbus deliveries rose 2% in first half, sources say
Business|Finance|US

NY grocer Gristedes to spend millions to settle US greenhouse gas charges

The New York supermarket chain Gristedes will pay a $400,000 civil fine and spend $13.5 million on repairs and upgrades to settle charges that its store

NY grocer Gristedes to spend millions to settle US greenhouse gas charges
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Kaisa chairman returns to Shenzhen to meet regulators, sources say

The chairman of defaulted Chinese developer Kaisa Group returned to mainland China from Hong Kong for the first time in almost a decade to get regulatory

Kaisa chairman returns to Shenzhen to meet regulators, sources say
Lifestyle|News|Opinion

Community rallies together after family loses Rapidan Dam Store, home in same week

Community rallies together after family loses Rapidan Dam Store, home in same week

Community rallies together after family loses Rapidan Dam Store, home in same week
Business|Economy|World

Trump Tower is coming to Saudi Arabia

Trump Tower is coming to Saudi Arabia

Trump Tower is coming to Saudi Arabia
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|News

TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media

Former TV host Carlos Watson has taken the witness stand in the criminal trial surrounding the collapse of his Ozy Media

TV personality Carlos Watson testifies in his trial over collapse of startup Ozy Media
Business|News|Sports

Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale

The ownership group that controls the NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of the team

Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale
Business|Celebrity|Finance

Katy Perry-backed food products firm Bragg explores sale, sources say

Bragg Live Food Products, which is backed by celebrities Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, is exploring a sale that could value the maker of apple cider vinegar

Katy Perry-backed food products firm Bragg explores sale, sources say
Business|Economy|Entertainment

Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, the parent of DVD rental operator Redbox, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

What is Chewy, the pet products website 'Roaring Kitty' is championing?

Keith Gill, the meme stock trader "Roaring Kitty," thrust Chewy Inc into the spotlight when he made a $245 million bet on the online pet products

What is Chewy, the pet products website 'Roaring Kitty' is championing?
Americas|Business|Finance|US

Colombian airline Avianca plans to confidentially file for US IPO

Avianca Group plans to confidentially file for an initial public offering in the United States, the holding company for the Colombian airline said on Monday.

Colombian airline Avianca plans to confidentially file for US IPO
Business|Europe|Finance

Carrefour sees more upside from Cora and Match acquisition

Europe's biggest food retailer Carrefour said on Monday it was expecting greater financial benefits from the acquisition of the Cora and Match retailers than previously,

Carrefour sees more upside from Cora and Match acquisition
Business|Finance|Technology

Why a hack at CDK Global is casting a shadow on US auto sales

CDK Global said on Monday it anticipates all dealers to be live on its dealer management system (DMS) by late July 3 or early morning on July 4, about two weeks after a cyberattack-led

Why a hack at CDK Global is casting a shadow on US auto sales
Africa|Economy|Finance|News

New South African government inspires hope and fear

South Africa's new unity government inspired cautious optimism on Monday from industry and financial markets but many citizens and political analysts fear

New South African government inspires hope and fear
Business|Economy|Finance

Airbus may end up owning some Spirit Aero assets in Scotland, Malaysia

Airbus may end up owning some assets of Spirit AeroSystems in Scotland and Malaysia if the transatlantic supplier is unable to find a buyer for them, a filing from

Airbus may end up owning some Spirit Aero assets in Scotland, Malaysia
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Chile lithium projects garner interest from over 50 companies

More than 50 companies have expressed interest in developing lithium projects in Chile, Finance Minister Mario Marcel said on Tuesday,

Chile lithium projects garner interest from over 50 companies
Business|Economy|Environment|News|US

Oil and corn groups team up against Biden's tailpipe emissions rules

The top U.S. oil and corn industry lobby groups said on Tuesday they were suing President Joe Biden's administration over its plans to slash planet-warming tailpipe emissions from cars and

Oil and corn groups team up against Biden's tailpipe emissions rules
News|US

Supreme Court 'swipe fees' ruling may open US regulations to more suits

The U.S.

Supreme Court 'swipe fees' ruling may open US regulations to more suits
Uncategorized

HPE CEO unveils 'simple' AI hardware aimed to help businesses

By Max A.

HPE CEO unveils 'simple' AI hardware aimed to help businesses
Africa|Business|Economy|Health

South African pharmacy chain Clicks to sell drug maker after court ruling

South African pharmacy chain Clicks Group said on Monday it would sell drug maker Unicorn Pharmaceuticals to comply with a court ruling, clearing the way for the health ministry to issue

South African pharmacy chain Clicks to sell drug maker after court ruling
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Inflation down in five German states, pointing to national decline

Inflation fell in five important German states in June, preliminary data showed on Monday, suggesting that national inflation could decline this month.

Inflation down in five German states, pointing to national decline
Business|News|Technology

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Investors bid to exchange nearly all eligible Yandex NV shares to Russian entity, consortium says

A Russian consortium leading a buyout of Yandex, often dubbed Russia's Google, from its Dutch parent company Yandex NV said on Monday it has received bids from investors to exchange 43.9

Investors bid to exchange nearly all eligible Yandex NV shares to Russian entity, consortium says
Business|Economy|Finance

Greece to set up its first sovereign wealth fund, reform posting, bus services

Greece will set up its first sovereign wealth fund to sell state assets such as estate property, ports and public utilities that were not sold during its debt crisis, its finance

Greece to set up its first sovereign wealth fund, reform posting, bus services
Business|Finance|Technology

Blackstone makes $1.7 billion bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Blackstone launched a 275.8 billion yen ($1.74 billion) bid to take Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom private, including a tender offer for a per-share price of 6,060 yen,

Blackstone makes $1.7 billion bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Boeing restarts new plane deliveries to China

Boeing has restarted wide-body jet deliveries to China that were halted in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review which also stalled new narrow-body

Boeing restarts new plane deliveries to China
News|Political

In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference

A lot of politicians have promised change to voters in Hartlepool, a wind-whipped port town in northeast England

In a proud and troubled UK town, voters wonder whether their election choice will make a difference
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Embraer a 'great solution' for carriers to add capacity more quickly, CEO says

Brazilian planemaker Embraer sees itself as a "great solution" for carriers to add capacity more quickly amid constraints to 'big' narrowbody

Embraer a 'great solution' for carriers to add capacity more quickly, CEO says
Business|Economy|Education

Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services

The lack of reliable electricity severely affects education and businesses in Nigeria

Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity. It's straining businesses and public services
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

World stocks, US yields gain after French election results

Global stocks edged higher in choppy trading on Monday, while U.S.

World stocks, US yields gain after French election results
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

South Korea factory activity sees fastest growth in 26 months on rising demand

South Korea's factory activity growth quickened in June to the fastest in 26 months, as new orders jumped on improving global demand, a private-sector survey showed on

South Korea factory activity sees fastest growth in 26 months on rising demand
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|Technology

Cyber insurance rates fall as businesses improve security, report says

Cyber insurance premiums are falling globally as businesses become more adept in curbing their losses from cyber crime, even as ransomware attacks are rising, broker Howden said in

Cyber insurance rates fall as businesses improve security, report says
News|US

US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say

The U.S.

US to criminally charge Boeing, seek guilty plea, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Hitachi plans to sell 40% stake in Johnson Aircon JV, Bloomberg reports

Japan's Hitachi is considering selling its 40% stake in an air-conditioning joint venture with Johnson Controls International Plc, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people

Hitachi plans to sell 40% stake in Johnson Aircon JV, Bloomberg reports
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Caterpillar's Russian assets transferred to firm owned by Armenian fund

U.S. machinery maker Caterpillar's former Russian assets have been transferred to a company owned by Armenian investment fund Balchug Capital, Russian company filings showed.

Caterpillar's Russian assets transferred to firm owned by Armenian fund
Business|Finance|Technology

Nidec sees AI-related business expanding to more than $6 billion

Japanese electronic motor maker Nidec sees its business in water-cooling modules for generative artificial intelligence data centres expanding to 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in

Nidec sees AI-related business expanding to more than $6 billion
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ index shows more Japan firms passing on wage costs in services prices

The price Japanese companies charge each other for services with high labour costs rose 2.8% in April from a year earlier, the fastest increase in nearly four years,

BOJ index shows more Japan firms passing on wage costs in services prices
Business|Finance

South Korea's SK Hynix to invest $75 billion by 2028 in AI, chips

South Korea's SK Hynix, the world no.2 memory chip maker, will invest 103 trillion won ($74.6 billion) through 2028 to strengthen its chips business, focusing on AI, its parent SK

South Korea's SK Hynix to invest $75 billion by 2028 in AI, chips
Asia|Business|Economy

China non-manufacturing expansion slows in June

China's non-manufacturing activity expanded at a much slower pace in June, an official survey showed on Sunday, as consumers remained wary of spending amid property downturn and

China non-manufacturing expansion slows in June
Asia|Finance|Stock Markets

Hong Kong says stock market to stay open during typhoons from Sept 23

Hong Kong's stock market will stay open during typhoons and heavy rain effective Sept. 23, a change that will help maintain the global financial hub's competitiveness, city

Hong Kong says stock market to stay open during typhoons from Sept 23
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla kicks off legal fight to reinstate Musk's pay

Tesla began its fight for legal recognition of a shareholder vote favoring Elon Musk's record compensation, telling a Delaware judge that it "significantly

Tesla kicks off legal fight to reinstate Musk's pay
Business|Economy|Europe

Norway's Schibsted to cut 250 jobs in cost drive

Norwegian online classified ads group Schibsted will cut around 250 jobs in the Nordic region as part of a restructuring plan to reduce costs and boost efficiency, the company said on

Norway's Schibsted to cut 250 jobs in cost drive
Business|Finance|Technology

You.com startup is raising $50 million as it targets AI-assistant market, says source

The startup behind You.com is raising $50 million in fresh capital, a person familiar with the effort said, as it seeks a foothold in the growing market for

You.com startup is raising $50 million as it targets AI-assistant market, says source
Business|News

Tractor Supply Co. backtracks on DEI roles and goals

Tractor Supply Co. backtracks on DEI roles and goals

Tractor Supply Co. backtracks on DEI roles and goals
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop shares tumble after CEO says store network will shrink

Shares of GameStop tumbled on Monday after CEO Ryan Cohen told investors that the videogame retailer plans to operate a smaller network of stores, but did

GameStop shares tumble after CEO says store network will shrink
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Stock Markets

Boots chief quits after Walgreens' sale plan stalls

The boss of British health and beauty retailer Boots is quitting after U.S. owner Walgreens Boots Alliance's plans for a sale or stock market listing of the chain stalled, according to a

Boots chief quits after Walgreens' sale plan stalls
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

Nestle sees stable sales growth from Q2, CEO tells paper

Swiss food giant Nestle is targeting stable growth in sales volumes from the second quarter throughout the remainder of the year as cost inflation eases, its CEO told Swiss

Nestle sees stable sales growth from Q2, CEO tells paper
Business|Finance

Market conditions drive international airlines away from Brazil, Airbus says

Complicated market conditions have prevented foreign airlines from launching local operations in Brazil, planemaker Airbus' head in the country told

Market conditions drive international airlines away from Brazil, Airbus says
Business|Finance|Technology

Ford expects profitable $30,000 EV in two and a half years, CNBC reports

Ford Motor Co expects to launch a $30,000 EV that could be profitable in about two and a half years but did not provide any further details on the vehicle, CNBC reported on Friday.

Ford expects profitable $30,000 EV in two and a half years, CNBC reports
Food

An analyst ordered 75 Chipotle burrito bowls to test portion sizes

An analyst ordered 75 Chipotle burrito bowls to test portion sizes

An analyst ordered 75 Chipotle burrito bowls to test portion sizes
Business|Lifestyle|Uncategorized

6-year-old girl gets special ribbon cutting ceremony for entrepreneurship

6-year-old girl gets special ribbon cutting ceremony for entrepreneurship

6-year-old girl gets special ribbon cutting ceremony for entrepreneurship
Business|Environment

Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online

Tractor Supply says it is ending an array of corporate diversity and climate efforts

Tractor Supply is ending DEI and climate efforts after conservative backlash online
Business|Finance

3M to transfer about $2.5 billion of US pension obligations to Met Tower Life Insurance

3M said on Thursday it would transfer about $2.5 billion of its U.S. pension payment obligations and related plan assets for nearly 23,000 U.S. retirees and beneficiaries to Metropolitan

3M to transfer about $2.5 billion of US pension obligations to Met Tower Life Insurance
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Automakers lead European shares lower; Italian stocks slide

European shares slipped on Thursday, with automakers falling on continued jitters over the European Union's new tariffs on imported Chinese electric

Automakers lead European shares lower; Italian stocks slide
Business|Entertainment|US|Videos

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan

Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have put an end to their feud with a deal that allows the entertainment giant to develop the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando for the next 15

Disney, Florida's DeSantis end spat with deal on 15-year expansion plan
News|US

Yellen: US growth needs public, private investments, China subsidies excessive

U.S.

Yellen: US growth needs public, private investments, China subsidies excessive
Business|Technology

Brazil's TIM may benefit from Telecom Italia's network sale

The chief executive of TIM Brasil, Alberto Griselli, said on Thursday that its parent company Telecom Italia's agreement to sell its physical network

Brazil's TIM may benefit from Telecom Italia's network sale
News|US

Blue Origin, SpaceX and United Launch Alliance picked for Pentagon rocket launch contracts

The U.S.

Blue Origin, SpaceX and United Launch Alliance picked for Pentagon rocket launch contracts
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Musk's small-investor army cheers approval of $56 billion Tesla pay package

Elon Musk's army of small-investor allies took a victory lap on Thursday as the Tesla CEO won a critical shareholder vote for his $56 billion pay package

Musk's small-investor army cheers approval of $56 billion Tesla pay package
Business|Finance

China Evergrande's ex-CEO sells Hong Kong home at almost half of purchase price

China Evergrande's former CEO, who Chinese regulators recently said was "uncontactable", has sold his home in Hong Kong at a loss of HK$74 million ($9.48 million) from the

China Evergrande's ex-CEO sells Hong Kong home at almost half of purchase price
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

UK's Crest Nicholson says Bellway's new proposal undervalues group

British homebuilder Crest Nicholson said on Friday rival Bellway's revised and unsolicited 650 million pound ($828 million) all-share takeover offer "significantly undervalued" the group,

UK's Crest Nicholson says Bellway's new proposal undervalues group
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology

Norway wealth fund to continue 'constructive dialogue' with Tesla after AGM

Norway's $1.7 trillion wealth fund, a top shareholder in Tesla, will continue "a constructive dialogue" with the automaker after its annual general meeting endorsed CEO Elon Musk's $

Norway wealth fund to continue 'constructive dialogue' with Tesla after AGM
Business|Economy|Finance|US

NYCB acquired Signature Bank assets with total fair value of $37.8 billion

New York Community Bancorp said on Thursday it acquired the assets of the failed Signature Bank with an estimated total fair value of $37.8 billion.

NYCB acquired Signature Bank assets with total fair value of $37.8 billion
Business|Europe|Finance

Tesco chairman says 'no difficulty' defending CEO's $13 million pay package

The chairman of Tesco told investors on Friday he had "no difficulty" defending the near 10 million pound ($13 million) pay package of the British supermarket group's

Tesco chairman says 'no difficulty' defending CEO's $13 million pay package
Business

OpenAI CEO says company could become for-profit corporation, The Information reports

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told some shareholders that the company is considering changing its governance structure to a for-profit business that the firm's nonprofit board doesn't control, The

OpenAI CEO says company could become for-profit corporation, The Information reports
Business|News|Sports

The Dutchman who gets Nike and Lego into wartime Russia’s stores

Nike stopped selling its sportswear to Russia soon after Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of

The Dutchman who gets Nike and Lego into wartime Russia’s stores
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

Japan core machinery orders down in April but seen firming up ahead

Japan's core machinery orders fell in April for the first time in three months, government data showed on Monday, due to a pullback from the prior month's big

Japan core machinery orders down in April but seen firming up ahead
Asia|Business

SK Group to protect affiliates from hostile takeover after chairman's divorce ruling

South Korea's SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said on Monday the conglomerate would prevent the outcome of his recent divorce payment ruling from leaving SK companies

SK Group to protect affiliates from hostile takeover after chairman's divorce ruling
Business|Europe

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri chairman found dead at home

Claudio Graziano, the chairman of Italian state-controlled shipbuilder Fincantieri and a former army general, has died, the company said in a statement on Monday.

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri chairman found dead at home
News

Business boom builds Qatar-Saudi entente as Gulf rift fades

When

Business boom builds Qatar-Saudi entente as Gulf rift fades
Asia|Business|Finance

Aramco to buy 10% stake in Renault-Geely thermal engines venture

Oil producer Saudi Aramco will buy a 10% stake in a thermal engines joint venture between French carmaker Renault and Chinese automaker Geely, the companies said on

Aramco to buy 10% stake in Renault-Geely thermal engines venture
Americas|Business|Technology

Amazon, Vrio to launch satellite internet in South America, competing with Starlink

Amazon and telecommunications firm Vrio will jointly launch a satellite internet service in seven South American countries, the two parties said on

Amazon, Vrio to launch satellite internet in South America, competing with Starlink
Asia|Economy|News

Thai consumer confidence at 7-month low on slow growth, political uncertainty

Thai consumer confidence dropped for a third straight month in May, falling to its lowest level since October last year on concerns over a slow economic recovery and political

Thai consumer confidence at 7-month low on slow growth, political uncertainty
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla shareholder meeting: How investors are voting on Musk's $56 billion pay package

Investors will vote on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package and the company's reincorporation in Texas, from Delaware, at a shareholder meeting on Thursday.

Tesla shareholder meeting: How investors are voting on Musk's $56 billion pay package
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Who is Kimbal Musk, the Tesla director in cowboy hat?

Tesla shareholders will vote on Thursday on whether to ratify CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package which was voided by a Delaware judge in January.

Who is Kimbal Musk, the Tesla director in cowboy hat?
Business|Finance|Technology

Financial industry grappling with AI's gifts and perils, executives say

The spread of artificial intelligence-based systems offers big opportunities for financial services firms, executives say, but asset managers also

Financial industry grappling with AI's gifts and perils, executives say
Business|Economy|Food|US

Toblerone still sold in Russia even as Mondelez nixed imports

Russians are still indulging in foreign-made Toblerone chocolate, according to internal sales documents seen by Reuters, showing the difficulty of U.S.

Toblerone still sold in Russia even as Mondelez nixed imports
Business|Finance|US

Southwest CEO will not resign, will consider input from activist investor Elliott

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said on Wednesday he will not resign as the air carrier faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management

Southwest CEO will not resign, will consider input from activist investor Elliott
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Nike stock plunges as gloomy sales forecast fans growth concerns

Nike's stock slumped 20% on Friday as a forecast for a surprise drop in annual sales amplified investor concerns about the pace of the

Nike stock plunges as gloomy sales forecast fans growth concerns
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares post quarterly loss as markets await French elections

European shares gave up early gains to close lower on Friday as a drop in shares of beauty giant L'Oreal weighed, while the benchmark

European shares post quarterly loss as markets await French elections
Business|Economy|Finance

Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth

Global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity grew at a sluggish pace in the second quarter, yet many dealmakers are upbeat, forecasting

Dealmakers optimistic on global M&A prospects despite sluggish growth
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

At least four companies launch Hong Kong IPOs to raise about $500 million

At least four companies ranging from a U.S.-based jet manufacturer to a Chinese generative AI firm launched Hong Kong initial public offerings on Friday to raise up

At least four companies launch Hong Kong IPOs to raise about $500 million
Business|Finance|US

Aon, Development Finance Corp offer $350 million in Ukraine war insurance

Insurance broker Aon and the U.S.

Aon, Development Finance Corp offer $350 million in Ukraine war insurance
Business|Finance|US

Alexander Hamilton's bank is getting a new name: BNY

The oldest U.S. bank is getting a new name. Bank of New York Mellon is embracing BNY as its new moniker, it announced on Tuesday.

Alexander Hamilton's bank is getting a new name: BNY
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Insurance Australia tops benchmark index on reinsurance deals

Shares of Insurance Australia Group rose 9% on Friday after the company bought reinsurance protection from a unit of Berkshire Hathaway and Canada Life Reinsurance in a

Insurance Australia tops benchmark index on reinsurance deals
Asia|Business|Technology

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand

For years, Japan's Fujifilm pivoted away from its legacy camera business to focus on healthcare.

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia approves ANZ's $3.3 billion buyout of Suncorp Bank

Australia on Friday gave the go-ahead for ANZ Group's A$4.9 billion ($3.26 billion) buyout of Suncorp's banking business, clearing the deal to proceed after almost two years of

Australia approves ANZ's $3.3 billion buyout of Suncorp Bank
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European auto shares hit by retaliation fears after EU tariffs on Chinese EVs

Shares in some of Europe's biggest automakers dropped on Wednesday on fears of Chinese retaliation after the European Commission said it would impose duties on imported

European auto shares hit by retaliation fears after EU tariffs on Chinese EVs
Asia|News|World

South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea

South Korea's main opposition leader was indicted on Wednesday on bribery charges in an alleged scheme to use an underwear maker to transfer funds to North Korea and facilitate a

South Korea opposition leader Lee indicted over funds transfer to North Korea
News|US

US Senate committee probes oil producers on price collusion with OPEC

The U.S.

US Senate committee probes oil producers on price collusion with OPEC
Business|Finance|US

Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen beats Bed Bath & Beyond shareholder lawsuit

The billionaire activist investor Ryan Cohen won the dismissal on Tuesday of a shareholder lawsuit accusing him of profitably cashing out of Bed Bath & Beyond

Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen beats Bed Bath & Beyond shareholder lawsuit
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

US small business sentiment up in May, but looming election clouds outlook

U.S. small-business confidence and hiring plans increased in May to their highest levels of the year, but the looming U.S. presidential election also drove uncertainty to nearly a four-

US small business sentiment up in May, but looming election clouds outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US core capital goods orders fall sharply in May

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in May, suggesting that business spending on equipment weakened in the second quarter as borrowing costs

US core capital goods orders fall sharply in May
Business|Technology|US

Boeing plane deliveries drop by half in May year-on-year

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 24 commercial planes in May, about half of the 50 jets it handed over to customers during the same month a year earlier, as it

Boeing plane deliveries drop by half in May year-on-year
Technology

Apple's AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade

Apple's developer conference on Monday was about more than infusing its software with the latest artificial intelligence technology,

Apple's AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade
Business|Europe|Finance

IAG offers remedies to EU over Air Europa deal

British Airways owner IAG has again offered remedies to the European Commission aimed at securing EU approval of its takeover of Spain's Air Europa.

IAG offers remedies to EU over Air Europa deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Zeekr's sales jump as Chinese dominate Russian EV market

Sales of Zeekr electric vehicles have shot up in Russia in the last year, putting Chinese carmakers ahead of local competition in Russia's

Zeekr's sales jump as Chinese dominate Russian EV market
Business|Finance|Technology

Nokia sells submarine networks business ASN to French state

Nokia on Thursday said it had agreed to sell its submarine networks business ASN to the French state for 350 million euros ($374 million), but that the deal would not impact its

Nokia sells submarine networks business ASN to French state
Business|Finance|Technology|US

France's OVHcloud tops Q3 sales forecast on US growth, shares jump

French cloud services provider OVHcloud reported third quarter revenue ahead of market expectations on Thursday, driven by strong demand from U.S. tech

France's OVHcloud tops Q3 sales forecast on US growth, shares jump
Asia|Business|Technology

Mitsubishi Heavy exec: timing not right for decision on passenger jet market

A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries executive said Thursday that despite the government's commitment to made-in-Japan aircraft, now is not the time to decide whether to re-enter the

Mitsubishi Heavy exec: timing not right for decision on passenger jet market
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

China's industrial profits growth slows sharply in May amid patchy recovery

China's industrial profits rose at a sharply slower pace in May, official data showed on Thursday, underlining the struggles faced by the world's second-largest economy as weak

China's industrial profits growth slows sharply in May amid patchy recovery
Business|Economy|Finance

Australia business conditions soften in May, cost pressures pick up

Australian business conditions eased further in May to below their long-run average as growth in sales and profits slowed, a survey showed on Tuesday, while cost pressures showed

Australia business conditions soften in May, cost pressures pick up
Asia|Business|Technology

Boeing resuming widebody airplane deliveries to China, source says

Boeing is resuming widebody jet deliveries to China which were halted in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review,

Boeing resuming widebody airplane deliveries to China, source says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Chipmaker Intel to halt $25-billion Israel plant, news website says

Intel Corp is halting plans for a $25-billion factory in Israel, Israeli financial news website Calcalist said on Monday, in a report that the chipmaker did not confirm or deny.

Chipmaker Intel to halt $25-billion Israel plant, news website says
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Qatar Airways looking to buy up to 20% stake in Virgin Australia, AFR reports

Qatar Airways is in talks to buy up to a 20% stake in Bain Capital-owned Virgin Australia, the Australian Financial Review (AFR) reported on Wednesday, as carriers fight for more market

Qatar Airways looking to buy up to 20% stake in Virgin Australia, AFR reports
Business|Health

Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy business outside US for $633 million

Haleon will sell its nicotine replacement therapy business outside the U.S. to a unit of India's Dr.

Haleon to sell nicotine replacement therapy business outside US for $633 million
Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street ends slightly up, trade choppy ahead of inflation data

Major U.S. stock indexes closed with modest gains on Wednesday after a choppy trading session, with investors holding their cards

Wall Street ends slightly up, trade choppy ahead of inflation data
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool, sources say

German engineering group Robert Bosch is weighing a bid for U.S. appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, according to three people familiar with the matter,

Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool, sources say
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Onepoint withdraws from Atos restructuring talks, Kretinsky wants to rejoin

French technology firm Atos said on Wednesday a consortium led by investor David Layani's Onepoint had withdrawn from discussions on its restructuring, but that it still planned to reach a

Onepoint withdraws from Atos restructuring talks, Kretinsky wants to rejoin
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

European shares slip as bond yields weigh, French elections awaited

European shares slipped on Wednesday as government bond yields rose on concerns about persistent global price pressures ahead of a

European shares slip as bond yields weigh, French elections awaited
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Chinese developer Shimao's liquidation hearing adjourned to July 31

A liquidation case against Chinese property developer Shimao Group has been adjourned to July 31 as it has again extended a deadline for creditors in relation to a debt

Chinese developer Shimao's liquidation hearing adjourned to July 31
Australia|Business

Troubled casino firm Star names new CEO amid regulator enquiries, management exodus

Australia's Star Entertainment has appointed Steve McCann as its group CEO and managing director to lead the embattled casino operator out of a regulator inquiry into its

Troubled casino firm Star names new CEO amid regulator enquiries, management exodus
Business|Technology

Documenting the history of American Express as an in-house historian

Ira Galtman is part of a small community of corporate archivists

Documenting the history of American Express as an in-house historian
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US business equipment borrowings up 11% in May, ELFA says

U.S. companies borrowed 11% more to finance equipment investments in May compared to a year ago, industry body Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) said on Tuesday.

US business equipment borrowings up 11% in May, ELFA says
Business|Technology

Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, plans to hold more auctions for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries to boost price transparency and

Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Nike set for weak quarterly sales growth as On, Hoka chip away market share

Nike is set to post its slowest revenue growth in two years when it reports fourth-quarter results on Thursday, due to a lack of innovation amid growing competition

Nike set for weak quarterly sales growth as On, Hoka chip away market share
Business|Technology

AI image-generator startup Stability AI looks for reshoot with new CEO and investor group

The troubled artificial intelligence company behind image-generator Stable Diffusion is looking for a reshoot with a new CEO and a surge of investment from a group that includes former top executives at Facebook and Google

AI image-generator startup Stability AI looks for reshoot with new CEO and investor group
Business|Technology

Cash-strapped Stability AI raises $80 million with new CEO and board

Stability AI said on Tuesday it has raised funds and appointed industry veteran Prem Akkaraju as its top boss, months after the exit of founder and CEO Emad

Cash-strapped Stability AI raises $80 million with new CEO and board
Health|Science|Technology

Lilly partners with OpenAI to develop medicines for drug-resistant bacteria

Eli Lilly said on Tuesday it will collaborate with OpenAI to leverage its generative AI to develop antimicrobials that can be used to treat drug-resistant bacteria.

Lilly partners with OpenAI to develop medicines for drug-resistant bacteria
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

LVMH Chief Arnault owns stake in luxury rival Richemont, Bloomberg reports

French billionaire Bernard Arnault, Europe's richest man and the chairman of high fashion to champagne group LVMH, has bought a stake in smaller luxury rival Richemont, Bloomberg

LVMH Chief Arnault owns stake in luxury rival Richemont, Bloomberg reports
News|US

US FDA rejects AbbVie's Parkinson's disease therapy for the second time

The U.S.

US FDA rejects AbbVie's Parkinson's disease therapy for the second time
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Healthcare payments firm Waystar's shares slip in Nasdaq debut

Waystar's shares fell in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, after the healthcare payments company raised $968 million in its U.S. initial public offering, in

Healthcare payments firm Waystar's shares slip in Nasdaq debut
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election

Paramount Global controlling shareholder Shari Redstone received the fewest votes among other directors in the company's board election, a filing on Friday showed.

Shari Redstone receives fewest votes in Paramount board election
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Berkshire buys additional 2.57 million shares in Occidental Petroleum, filing shows

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought around 2.57 million shares of common stock in Occidental Petroleum over June 5-7, according to a U.S. securities filing.

Berkshire buys additional 2.57 million shares in Occidental Petroleum, filing shows
Business|Finance|US

Elliott takes nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, WSJ reports

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has built a nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines and plans to push for changes aimed at reversing the airline's underperformance,

Elliott takes nearly $2 billion stake in Southwest Airlines, WSJ reports
Australia|Business|Entertainment

Australia's Nine Entertainment says Peter Costello steps down as chairman

Australian broadcaster Nine Entertainment Co Holdings Ltd said its chairman Peter Costello resigned on Saturday and has been replaced by non executive deputy chair Catherine West.

Australia's Nine Entertainment says Peter Costello steps down as chairman
Asia|Business|Technology

Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor will produce electric vehicles for its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng Motor at its Wuhan factory by year-end, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday, a sign of

Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Chinese AI firms woo OpenAI users as US company plans API restrictions

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are moving swiftly to attract users of OpenAI's technology, following reports the U.S. firm plans to restrict access in China and

Chinese AI firms woo OpenAI users as US company plans API restrictions
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shareholder support for SoftBank CEO Son's reappointment falls to 79%

Shareholder support for the reappointment of SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son has fallen to 79.22% from 95.93% a year ago after proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder

Shareholder support for SoftBank CEO Son's reappointment falls to 79%
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Investors concerned by French elections, Paris stock market head says

The prospect of a politically extreme party with little or no government experience taking power after France's parliamentary elections is worrying investors, the

Investors concerned by French elections, Paris stock market head says
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Airbus cuts key targets and takes hefty Space charge

Airbus softened key industrial and financial targets and took a hefty 900-million-euro ($965 million) charge for its troubled space activities as Europe's largest

Airbus cuts key targets and takes hefty Space charge
Business|Economy|Finance

Hertz considers $700 million sale of secured debt plus convertibles, Bloomberg says

Rental car firm Hertz is weighing a sale of at least $700 million in secured debt and a convertible notes offering, as it looks to shore up its balance sheet, Bloomberg News reported on

Hertz considers $700 million sale of secured debt plus convertibles, Bloomberg says
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

S&P 500, Nasdaq close slightly down ahead of US payrolls data

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite finished a shade lower on Thursday ahead of a key labor market report, retreating from record highs reached in the previous

S&P 500, Nasdaq close slightly down ahead of US payrolls data
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May

Airbus delivered 53 aircraft in May, down 16% from the same month last year and bringing the number of airplanes handed over to customers since Jan. 1 to 256, the planemaker said on

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May
Business|Technology

Airbus builds new A320neo assembly line in historic hangar swap

Airbus has started building a new A320neo-family assembly line in Toulouse to replace an older and less efficient facility and help speed up production from next year.

Airbus builds new A320neo assembly line in historic hangar swap
Entertainment|News

Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism'

For one weekend day this fall in New York — and for a price — MSNBC fans can see many of their favorite personalities in real life

Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism'
Business|Economy|News

Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider

Car dealerships across North America are still wrestling with disruptions that started last week

Car dealerships in North America revert to pens and paper after cyberattacks on software provider
Business|Economy|Finance

Private equity deal drought overshadows annual meet up for second year

Advisers and investors congregated at the annual SuperReturn conference in Berlin this week as a still struggling private equity market cast

Private equity deal drought overshadows annual meet up for second year
Business|Lifestyle|Sports

New Era Cap to acquire '47 in lifestyle brand tie-up, sources say

New Era Cap, a supplier of major U.S. sports league headware, has agreed to acquire sports lifestyle brand '47, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

New Era Cap to acquire '47 in lifestyle brand tie-up, sources say
Americas|Business|Food

Mubadala-backed Zamp to buy Starbucks brand rights, stores in Brazil

Brazilian restaurant chain operator Zamp has agreed to buy the rights to operate the Starbucks brand and some stores in the South American country, it said on Thursday, sending

Mubadala-backed Zamp to buy Starbucks brand rights, stores in Brazil
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia to make supermarket industry code mandatory, breaches may result in huge fines

Australia could impose billion dollar fines on big supermarket chains that fail to comply with an industry code of conduct, the federal government said on Monday as it

Australia to make supermarket industry code mandatory, breaches may result in huge fines
Arts|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty

Chanel's creative director Virginie Viard to leave brand

Chanel artistic director Virginie Viard is leaving the label, the luxury brand said on Thursday, kicking off speculation over who will replace her in one of the fashion

Chanel's creative director Virginie Viard to leave brand
Business|Technology|Travel|US

Delta seeks new Seattle flight as airlines jockey over DC slots

Delta Air Lines plans to announce on Thursday it will apply for a new flight between Seattle and Washington Reagan National Airport as airlines battle over

Delta seeks new Seattle flight as airlines jockey over DC slots
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Nio expects second-quarter EV sales to more than double

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said on Thursday it expected deliveries in the second quarter to more than double from a year earlier to between 54,000 and 56,000.

China's Nio expects second-quarter EV sales to more than double
Crime|Europe|Uncategorized

Bribery demands on Italian households decline, official survey reports

Corruption in Italy has declined over the last few years but remains a problem, with business owners and the self employed the most affected, a report published on Thursday by the

Bribery demands on Italian households decline, official survey reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Prudential plans $2 billion share buyback

Insurance group Prudential plans a $2 billion share buyback programme which will be completed no later than mid-2026, the company said in a statement on Sunday.

Prudential plans $2 billion share buyback
Business|Technology|US

Yaccarino shakes up X amid Musk's pressure on costs, FT says

The chief executive of social media platform X, Linda Yaccarino, has shaken up her inner circle in the face of pressure from owner Elon Musk to boost sales and cut costs, the Financial

Yaccarino shakes up X amid Musk's pressure on costs, FT says
Americas|Asia|Business|Technology|World

Peru's Boluarte will meet China's Xi after Congress OKs late June trip

Peru's President Dina Boluarte will travel to China this month to meet with her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and leaders from mining, technology and transportation firms after the

Peru's Boluarte will meet China's Xi after Congress OKs late June trip
Business|Europe|Food

McDonald's loses Chicken Big Mac trademark in Europe

McDonald's does not have the exclusive right to the term "Big Mac" for poultry products in Europe after five straight years of not using it, the region's second top

McDonald's loses Chicken Big Mac trademark in Europe
Business|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|US

Under Armour to pay $434 million to settle lawsuit over sales disclosures

Under Armour on Friday said it has agreed to pay $434 million to settle a 2017 class action lawsuit accusing the sports apparel maker of defrauding shareholders about its revenue growth in

Under Armour to pay $434 million to settle lawsuit over sales disclosures
Business|Technology

Stability AI appoints new CEO, the Information reports

British artificial intelligence startup Stability AI has appointed Prem Akkaraju as its new chief executive officer, the Information reported on Friday, citing a person involved in the

Stability AI appoints new CEO, the Information reports
Business|Sports

Texas-based Friedkin Group enters exclusive talks for majority stake of Premier League Everton

Everton says the Texas-based Friedkin Group is in exclusive discussions to buy a majority stake in the Premier League club

Texas-based Friedkin Group enters exclusive talks for majority stake of Premier League Everton
Business|Economy|US

US business activity inches up in June; price pressures abating

U.S. business activity crept up to a 26-month high in June amid a rebound in employment, but price pressures subsided considerably, offering hope that a recent slowdown in

US business activity inches up in June; price pressures abating
Business|Finance|US

Walmart, Capital One settle lawsuit over credit card partnership

Walmart settled its lawsuit against Capital One over their credit card partnership, which had made Capital One the exclusive issuer of Walmart-branded consumer

Walmart, Capital One settle lawsuit over credit card partnership
Asia|Crime|News|World

4 members of a billionaire family get prison in Switzerland for exploiting domestic workers

An Indian-born billionaire and three family members have been sentenced to prison for exploiting domestic workers at their lakeside villa in Switzerland

4 members of a billionaire family get prison in Switzerland for exploiting domestic workers
Asia|Business|News|Technology

Nissan halts production at Changzhou plant as China woes persist

Nissan Motor has halted production at its Changzhou plant in China as it seeks to optimise its operations, the Japanese automaker said on Friday

Nissan halts production at Changzhou plant as China woes persist
Business|Economy|Finance

India business activity grew faster in June, job creation at 18-year high, PMI shows

Business activity in India expanded at a faster clip this month from May thanks to gains in manufacturing and services, according to a business survey that also showed

India business activity grew faster in June, job creation at 18-year high, PMI shows
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

FTSE 100 snaps five-week losing streak as inflation back to BoE's target

London stocks closed the week on a positive note after domestic inflation fell to the Bank of England's 2% target earlier this week, raising bets of an

FTSE 100 snaps five-week losing streak as inflation back to BoE's target
Asia|Business|Health

Takeda gives Sun Pharma, Cipla rights to commercialize gastro drug in India

Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical gave India's Sun Pharmaceutical and Cipla the rights to commercialize gastrointestinal drug Vonoprazan in the country.

Takeda gives Sun Pharma, Cipla rights to commercialize gastro drug in India
Asia|Business|Economy

China's robust services activity drives up employment, Caixin PMI shows

China's services activity in May accelerated at the quickest pace in 10 months while staffing levels expanded for the first time since January, a private sector survey showed on

China's robust services activity drives up employment, Caixin PMI shows
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance

South Africa business activity grows again in May, PMI shows

South African private sector activity grew in May as new order volumes stabilised and business confidence improved, a survey showed on Wednesday.

South Africa business activity grows again in May, PMI shows
Business|Technology

Like a pop star, Nvidia's CEO Huang stirs up 'Jensanity' in Taiwan

In the week and a half since Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Taiwan, his every move has been breathlessly followed.

Like a pop star, Nvidia's CEO Huang stirs up 'Jensanity' in Taiwan
Business|Economy

UK services firms report slower growth and weaker inflation, PMI shows

Growth among Britain's services businesses eased in May from April's 11-month high and inflation pressures dropped to their lowest in three years, a survey showed

UK services firms report slower growth and weaker inflation, PMI shows
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

HanesBrands to sell sportswear business Champion to Authentic Brands in $1.2 billion deal

HanesBrands said on Wednesday it would sell its sportswear brand Champion to Authentic Brands Group in a deal valued at $1.2 billion, as the company looks to streamline business and focus

HanesBrands to sell sportswear business Champion to Authentic Brands in $1.2 billion deal
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US services sector activity rebounds while private payrolls growth slows

The U.S. services sector snapped back into growth mode in May after a short-lived contraction in the prior month, with a measure of business activity improving by the most in

US services sector activity rebounds while private payrolls growth slows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

BOJ tankan expected to show big manufactures confident on outlook: Reuters poll

Confidence among big Japanese manufacturers likely improved slightly in the three months to June, while non-manufacturers' mood slipped a bit, the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) closely-

BOJ tankan expected to show big manufactures confident on outlook: Reuters poll
Business|Finance|Technology

Stocks dip but up for the week, US dollar climbs

A gauge of global stocks declined for a second straight session on Friday, weighed down by weakness in technology shares, while the dollar hit

Stocks dip but up for the week, US dollar climbs
Asia|Business|Technology

SoftBank CEO talks up artificial super intelligence ambitions

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Friday that the group's mission was to help in humanity's progress by realising artificial super intelligence, which he said

SoftBank CEO talks up artificial super intelligence ambitions
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's June factory activity eases as costs rise, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity expanded for a second straight month in June but the pace of growth eased as orders weakened and cost pressures intensified, a business survey showed on

Japan's June factory activity eases as costs rise, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance

Exxon-Hess arbitration panel incomplete, Hess sale to Chevron stalled

A contract arbitration panel that could block or green-light the $53 billion sale of Hess Corp to Chevron remains incomplete three months after the case was filed,

Exxon-Hess arbitration panel incomplete, Hess sale to Chevron stalled
Business|Economy|Finance|US

IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday a review of 1 million claims for the Employee Retention Credit representing $86 billion shows the “vast majority” are at risk of being improper

IRS says 'vast majority' of 1 million pandemic-era credit claims show a risk of being improper
Business|Technology

CDK cyber outage hits US auto dealers for second day in a row

A cyber outage at retail technology and software provider CDK entered its second consecutive day on Thursday, impacting automobile dealers

CDK cyber outage hits US auto dealers for second day in a row
Business|Technology|Travel

Airlines and energy firms clash over green fuel supplies

Airlines and energy firms clashed over scarce availability of alternative fuels on Tuesday as carriers ended a three-day summit

Airlines and energy firms clash over green fuel supplies
Business|Technology

Silicon Box to pick Piedmont for $3.4 billion Italian chip plant, sources say

Singapore-based semiconductor firm Silicon Box plans to pick the town of Novara in the industrialised northwest Piedmont region as the

Silicon Box to pick Piedmont for $3.4 billion Italian chip plant, sources say
Business|News|Political

The Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business interests

The Supreme Court has upheld a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business and anti-regulatory interests

The Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income over a challenge backed by business interests
Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

S&P 500 closes lower after record high, weighed by chips stocks, economic data

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday, as market bellwether Nvidia retreated from earlier gains, while investors evaluated recent economic data and commentary from

S&P 500 closes lower after record high, weighed by chips stocks, economic data
Australia|Business|World

Australia's Qantas back Boeing to bounce back from crisis

Australian airline Qantas on Tuesday backed Boeing to bounce back from an unprecedented crisis that has led to an overhaul of the American planemaker's management and drawn scrutiny

Australia's Qantas back Boeing to bounce back from crisis
Asia|Business|Travel

Cathay Pacific looking to add more Belt and Road destinations, CEO says

Airline Cathay Pacific is looking to add more destinations on China's Belt and Road project, CEO Ronald Lam said on Sunday, after a new route to Riyadh starts up

Cathay Pacific looking to add more Belt and Road destinations, CEO says
Business|Technology|US

Boeing's Calhoun says board will decide his successor

Boeing's outgoing CEO David Calhoun told Reuters on Tuesday that the planemaker's board would decide his successor and he would support its

Boeing's Calhoun says board will decide his successor
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast

Saudi non-oil activity growth slows in May, PMI shows

Growth in non-oil business activity in Saudi Arabia eased in May as new orders rose at the slowest pace in 25 months, a survey showed on Tuesday.

Saudi non-oil activity growth slows in May, PMI shows
Business|Finance

Ackman's Pershing Square raises $1.05 billion in stake sale ahead of potential IPO

Billionaire Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management has raised $1.05 billion by selling 10% stake in the hedge fund to a consortium of institutional investors and family offices,

Ackman's Pershing Square raises $1.05 billion in stake sale ahead of potential IPO
Business|Finance|Technology

UK tech founder Mike Lynch's lawyers seek acquittal at US fraud trial

Mike Lynch's lawyers on Monday portrayed the British tech pioneer as a savvy entrepreneur while prosecutors in a San Francisco court labeled him

UK tech founder Mike Lynch's lawyers seek acquittal at US fraud trial
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla stands by Musk pay after ISS urges shareholders to reject package

Tesla on Monday defended a proposal to ratify CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package and said a new compensation would be costlier, days after a top proxy advisory firm recommended

Tesla stands by Musk pay after ISS urges shareholders to reject package
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Onsemi to invest up to $2 billion in Czech semiconductor plant

U.S. chipmaker Onsemi will invest up to $2 billion to boost its semiconductor output in the Czech Republic, it said on Wednesday, expanding the company's European

Onsemi to invest up to $2 billion in Czech semiconductor plant
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UK factories return to growth, prices rise by most in a year, PMI shows

British manufacturers reported a return to growth last month after a long slowdown, according to a survey published on Monday, but the higher prices charged by firms may add to the

UK factories return to growth, prices rise by most in a year, PMI shows
Economy|Europe|News

Euro zone manufacturing sees potential signs of recovery in May, PMI shows

The long-running downturn in euro zone manufacturing may have turned a corner last month, according to a survey which showed new orders declined at their slowest pace in two years,

Euro zone manufacturing sees potential signs of recovery in May, PMI shows
Business|US

Nippon Steel's Mori returns to US this week for talks on US Steel takeover

Nippon Steel's vice chairman plans to return to the United States this week for more talks over the proposed acquisition of U.S.

Nippon Steel's Mori returns to US this week for talks on US Steel takeover
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's Q1 capex rises, suggesting upward revision to poor GDP

Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment in January-March, helped by demand for automobiles and labour-saving investment and suggesting the

Japan's Q1 capex rises, suggesting upward revision to poor GDP
Asia|Economy|News|World

India's May factory growth slipped to 3-month low but remained sturdy, PMI shows

India's manufacturing growth slowed to a three-month low in May as a heatwave prompted some companies to reduce working hours, but factory activity remained

India's May factory growth slipped to 3-month low but remained sturdy, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel

Qatar Airways in talks for Airbus, Boeing order

Qatar Airways is in talks with plane makers Airbus and Boeing for a major wide-body order, its chief executive said on Monday.

Qatar Airways in talks for Airbus, Boeing order
Business|Economy|Europe

Russia's factory activity continues to expand in May, PMI shows

Activity in Russia's manufacturing sector grew marginally faster in May, a business survey showed on Monday, propelled by a sharp rise in employment as demand picked up.

Russia's factory activity continues to expand in May, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe

Downturn in German manufacturing may be bottoming out, PMI shows

The downturn in Germany's manufacturing sector, which accounts for about a fifth of Europe's biggest economy, showed signs of bottoming out in May as output and new orders declined

Downturn in German manufacturing may be bottoming out, PMI shows
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Next Boeing CEO should understand past mistakes, airlines boss says

The next CEO of Boeing should have an understanding of what led to its current crisis and be prepared to look outside for examples of best

Next Boeing CEO should understand past mistakes, airlines boss says
Business|Finance

Qatar Airways closes in on major Boeing, Airbus widebody order, Bloomberg News reports

Qatar Airways PJSC is nearing a decision on a major widebody order split between Boeing and Airbus, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Qatar Airways closes in on major Boeing, Airbus widebody order, Bloomberg News reports
Business|News|Technology

Emirates boss says Boeing needs strong CEO to end crisis

The head of Dubai airline Emirates urged Boeing to pick an engineering and business heavyweight to lead a deep overhaul of the U.S. aerospace

Emirates boss says Boeing needs strong CEO to end crisis
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch

Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna

Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty

Luxury sales are flattening amid a self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes, study finds

The post-pandemic surge in global sales of luxury handbags, shoes and apparel is on pace to stall this year amid a creativity crisis and price hikes focused on the biggest spending customers

Luxury sales are flattening amid a self-inflicted creativity crisis and price hikes, study finds
Business|Sports

Soccer-Everton takeover by US private equity firm falls through

Everton's takeover agreement with prospective owner 777 Partners has expired, the Premier League club said on Saturday, after the U.S. private equity firm failed to complete the

Soccer-Everton takeover by US private equity firm falls through
Business|Travel

Delta Air sees healthy demand, especially on international routes

Delta Air Lines is running its largest ever transatlantic schedule this year as it sees healthy travel demand, especially on international

Delta Air sees healthy demand, especially on international routes
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Boeing's woes a 'burden' for entire sector, Airbus executive says

Safety and quality problems exposed at Boeing following a door plug blowout earlier this year risk shaking travellers' confidence in flying, a top executive at rival Airbus said.

Boeing's woes a 'burden' for entire sector, Airbus executive says
Americas|Business|Finance

Amid bankruptcy process, Brazil airline Gol swaps finance chief

Brazilian airline Gol announced on Friday that its board elected Eduardo Gotilla as its new chief financial officer, while also posting preliminary results for April including

Amid bankruptcy process, Brazil airline Gol swaps finance chief
Business|Technology

Fitch lowers Boeing 2024 aircraft delivery, cash flow forecasts

Fitch Ratings lowered its 2024 forecasts for Boeing's aircraft delivery and free cash flow on Friday as the planemaker grapples with investigations and slumping production of its strongest-

Fitch lowers Boeing 2024 aircraft delivery, cash flow forecasts
News|US

Schumer asks DOJ to investigate FTC claim oil exec colluded with OPEC

U.S.

Schumer asks DOJ to investigate FTC claim oil exec colluded with OPEC
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Express Inc to group led by WHP Global

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of the majority of Express Inc.’s operations to a consortium led by brand acquisition and management firm WHP Global — providing a lifeline to the struggling retailer and its hundreds of remaining stores

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of Express Inc to group led by WHP Global
Business|Finance|News|US

Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains

A federal judge has ruled that BNSF Railway must pay nearly $400 million to a Native American tribe in Washington state

Judge orders railway to pay Washington tribe nearly $400 million for trespassing with oil trains
Business|Finance|Technology

Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting

Gamestop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday

Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting
Business|News|Technology|US

FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet

The Federal Aviation Administration will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues, its administrator

FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Nissan paid ex-operations chief $3.7 million over departure

Nissan Motor paid former Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta $3.7 million in compensation following his sudden departure last year, the Japanese automaker disclosed in a

Nissan paid ex-operations chief $3.7 million over departure
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nasdaq falls 1%; Salesforce shares weigh on tech

U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq falling more than 1% and technology shares leading declines after a disappointing Salesforce forecast.

Nasdaq falls 1%; Salesforce shares weigh on tech
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

UK business optimism hits eight-year high, Lloyds says

British businesses are their most confident in eight years and their hiring plans are the strongest since 2017, according to a survey published on Friday that added to signs of a

UK business optimism hits eight-year high, Lloyds says
Business|Finance

Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines

Aircraft shortages are turning into a moneymaker for some airlines as the dearth of supply allows carriers to sell new planes to leasing companies at much

Aircraft shortages turn into cash bonanza for some airlines
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Rosneft says Q1 net income more than doubled to $4.4 billion from Q4

Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft said on Thursday its first-quarter net income attributable to shareholders more than doubled to 399

Rosneft says Q1 net income more than doubled to $4.4 billion from Q4
Business|Finance

Hertz exploring options to raise financing, Bloomberg News reports

Hertz Global is exploring options to raise financing, weeks after its new CEO pledged to get the company back on track following a failed bet on electric vehicles, Bloomberg News reported,

Hertz exploring options to raise financing, Bloomberg News reports
Business|News

WestJet Encore reaches tentative agreement with pilots

WestJet Encore has reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union over a new contract, the labor group said on Thursday, averting a strike at the Canadian regional carrier.

WestJet Encore reaches tentative agreement with pilots
Business|News|Technology

OpenAI responds to warnings of self governance by former board members, the Economist reports

OpenAI's board on Thursday pushed back on allegations from its former members that concerns over artificial intelligence safety at the startup necessitated Sam Altman's shocking ouster

OpenAI responds to warnings of self governance by former board members, the Economist reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

US Steel, Nippon Steel receive all non-US approvals for merger

U.S. Steel Corp and Japan's Nippon Steel have received all regulatory approvals outside of the United States for their proposed $14.9 billion merger, the companies said on Thursday.

US Steel, Nippon Steel receive all non-US approvals for merger
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast considers delaying $4 billion US plant, source says

Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast is looking at further delaying a planned $4 billion factory in North Carolina, a person briefed

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast considers delaying $4 billion US plant, source says
Business|News|Technology|US

US judge rejects Amazon bid to get FTC lawsuit over Prime program tossed

A U.S. judge in Seattle on Tuesday rejected Amazon.com's request to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that accuses the company of enrolling

US judge rejects Amazon bid to get FTC lawsuit over Prime program tossed
Business|Technology|US

Boeing making progress on 737 MAX engine issue delaying certification of some models

Boeing said on Wednesday it was making progress on developing a permanent solution to address an issue with the 737 MAX engine anti-ice system that has

Boeing making progress on 737 MAX engine issue delaying certification of some models
Business|Technology

PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer amid genAI boom

PwC will become the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI's enterprise product as part of a new deal, the accounting giant said on Wednesday, as businesses rush to adopt and

PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer amid genAI boom
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Volkswagen distributor D'Ieteren flags softer auto glass repair demand in N America

Belgian car distributor D'Ieteren on Wednesday reported 3.06 billion euros ($3.30 billion) in first-quarter sales and flagged lower volumes for its

Volkswagen distributor D'Ieteren flags softer auto glass repair demand in N America
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

SK Group chief ordered to pay $1 billion in divorce case; shares in SK Inc soar

A South Korean court ruled SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won must pay more than $1 billion to his estranged wife as part of their planned divorce,

SK Group chief ordered to pay $1 billion in divorce case; shares in SK Inc soar
Business|News

Saudi Aramco's Amin Nasser: homegrown engineer who reached the top

At an industry event in Riyadh two years ago, the Saudi energy minister paused at about 9 p.m

Saudi Aramco's Amin Nasser: homegrown engineer who reached the top
Business|Economy|Europe

Car battery makers to fight EU cartel charges at hearing next week, sources say

A group of car starter battery makers will contest European Union accusations of operating a cartel to fix battery prices at a closed hearing next week, people with

Car battery makers to fight EU cartel charges at hearing next week, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance

Chevron shareholders re-elect all directors, CEO confident on Hess deal

Chevron shareholders on Wednesday re-elected all its 12 board directors, in a sign of support for the oil major at a time when it is caught in the regulatory crosshairs over its $53

Chevron shareholders re-elect all directors, CEO confident on Hess deal
Business|Finance

Brazil airline Azul does not foresee antitrust hurdles to codeshare deal with Gol

Brazilian airlines Azul and Gol have informed local antitrust regulator CADE of their new codeshare agreement and do not expect hurdles to be imposed, Azul's

Brazil airline Azul does not foresee antitrust hurdles to codeshare deal with Gol
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stellantis CEO cites failures in US operations, ready to compete head-on with Chinese EVs

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has expressed dissatisfaction at the operation of some U.S. plants on Thursday as the automaker struggles with lower shipments and falling revenues

Stellantis CEO cites failures in US operations, ready to compete head-on with Chinese EVs
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance

Top exec Sforza to be appointed Benetton CEO - sources

Italian executive Claudio Sforza has been chosen as chief executive of loss-making clothing group Benetton, replacing outgoing Massimo Renon, two sources close to the matter said on

Top exec Sforza to be appointed Benetton CEO - sources
Asia|Business

Proxy firms Glass Lewis, ISS recommend vote against Toyota chairman

Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services have recommended Toyota Motor shareholders vote against re-electing Chairman Akio Toyoda at the Japanese

Proxy firms Glass Lewis, ISS recommend vote against Toyota chairman
Business|Finance|Technology

Trading app Robinhood unveils maiden stock buyback plan of $1 billion

Trading app Robinhood Markets launched its first-ever share buyback plan on Tuesday, saying it would repurchase $1 billion worth of stocks as it looks to grow beyond its startup phase.

Trading app Robinhood unveils maiden stock buyback plan of $1 billion
Business|Finance|Technology

Musk offers factory tours to investors as he seeks support for his pay package

Elon Musk is offering tours of Tesla's factory next month to 15 shareholders who vote on his $56 billion pay package, the latest effort by the electric vehicle

Musk offers factory tours to investors as he seeks support for his pay package
Business|Economy|Finance

Amid merger speculation, Brazilian airline Gol parent talks with Azul

The parent company of Brazilian airline Gol

Amid merger speculation, Brazilian airline Gol parent talks with Azul
Asia|MidEast|News|World

UAE president visits South Korea with defence and energy on agenda

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in South Korea on Tuesday, where his plane was met by an honorary escort of four fighter jets

UAE president visits South Korea with defence and energy on agenda
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Aethon Energy to buy Tellurian upstream assets for $260 million

Aethon Energy said on Wednesday it would buy Tellurian's upstream assets for $260 million and signed a deal that could allow the investment firm to purchase two million tons per annum of

Aethon Energy to buy Tellurian upstream assets for $260 million
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

U.S. bank profits jump 79.5% as large firms shake off failed bank costs

Profits for the U.S. banking sector surged 79.5% to $64.2 billion in the first quarter of 2024, boosted primarily by large banks not shouldering billions in

U.S. bank profits jump 79.5% as large firms shake off failed bank costs
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Sabadell rules out M&A defence against BBVA bid, CEO says

Spain's Sabadell is not planning to try and buy a competitor as part of a potential defence strategy against rival BBVA's hostile takeover

Sabadell rules out M&A defence against BBVA bid, CEO says
Business|Europe|Technology

EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) would impose a "significant burden" on auto suppliers, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday as Western automakers race to cut

EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American

BHP Group said on Wednesday it did not intend to make a formal offer for Anglo American, walking away from its $49 billion takeover deal, after the London-listed rival refused to extend

BHP walks away from $49 billion takeover offer for Anglo American
Business|News|US

Southwest Airlines CEO says he won't resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him fired

The CEO of Southwest Airlines says he is not resigning in the face of pressure from a hedge fund that wants him fired

Southwest Airlines CEO says he won't resign. A hedge fund is trying to get him fired
Business|Economy|Europe|News

Cyprus scraps $1.3 billion port concession in legal wrangle

Cyprus has scrapped a 1.2 billion euro ($1.30 billion) concession agreement for the development of Larnaca port, in a legal wrangle that the state and the contractor traded blame

Cyprus scraps $1.3 billion port concession in legal wrangle
Business|Finance|Technology

Adam Neumann ends bid to buy WeWork, NYT Dealbook reports

Adam Neumann has ended his bid to re-acquire WeWork as the coworking business he co-founded has chosen to emerge from bankruptcy with an "unrealistic" plan, he told the New York Times

Adam Neumann ends bid to buy WeWork, NYT Dealbook reports
Business|Finance|US

Norfolk Southern appoints ex-Canadian National chief Mongeau as its new board chair

Norfolk Southern has named former Canadian National Railway CEO Claude Mongeau as the new chair of its board, effective immediately, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Norfolk Southern appoints ex-Canadian National chief Mongeau as its new board chair
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Edgar Bronfman Jr. drops bid, paving way for Paramount's takeover by Skydance Media

Media veteran Edgar Bronfman Jr. has withdrawn from the race for Paramount Global, clearing the way for Skydance Media to take control of Shari Redstone's empire and ending one of the most

Edgar Bronfman Jr. drops bid, paving way for Paramount's takeover by Skydance Media
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German energy company Uniper says a tribunal awarded it billions in damages from Russia's Gazprom

German energy company Uniper says a tribunal has awarded it more than 13 billion euros (nearly $14 billion) in damages for gas that Russia's Gazprom hasn’t supplied since 2022

German energy company Uniper says a tribunal awarded it billions in damages from Russia's Gazprom
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German business sentiment stagnates in May

German business morale stagnated in May, a survey showed on Monday, falling short of a forecast improvement and suggesting the recovery of Germany's economy this

German business sentiment stagnates in May
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Thai economy to expand 2.5% this year, finance minister says

Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.5% this year, but should be expanding at least 3.5% annually, its finance minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Monday.

Thai economy to expand 2.5% this year, finance minister says
Asia|Business|Technology

Prosecution appeal begins for Samsung chief Lee over 2015 merger case

A South Korean high court began on Monday hearing a prosecution appeal over a decision by a lower court to clear Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y.

Prosecution appeal begins for Samsung chief Lee over 2015 merger case
Asia|Business|Finance

China Vanke sells Shenzhen land plot at loss-making reserve price

Embattled Chinese property developer China Vanke said on Monday it had completed the sale of a plot of land in Shenzhen for 2.24 billion yuan ($309.23

China Vanke sells Shenzhen land plot at loss-making reserve price
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil's Gol airline says bankruptcy exit to involve $1.5 billion capital injection

Brazilian airline Gol expects its exit of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings to involve a $1.5 billion capital injection through the issuance of new shares and refinancing of $2

Brazil's Gol airline says bankruptcy exit to involve $1.5 billion capital injection
Business|Technology|US

Argentine President Milei to meet Apple, Google, Meta CEOs in US

Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to meet with top-level executives from Google, Meta and Apple during a trip to the United States this week, his spokesman Manuel Adorni said on

Argentine President Milei to meet Apple, Google, Meta CEOs in US
Business|Europe

Italy's Benetton plans restructuring as losses mount, sources say

Italy's Benetton family is readying plans to address mounting losses at its eponymous clothing retailer, including parting ways with CEO Massimo Renon after four

Italy's Benetton plans restructuring as losses mount, sources say
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June, sources say

Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June in what would be one of the region's

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's industrial profits rise 4.3% in Jan-April, unchanged from Q1

Profits at China's industrial firms rose 4.3% in the first four months from the same period last year, official data showed on Monday.

China's industrial profits rise 4.3% in Jan-April, unchanged from Q1
Business|Finance

Australia's Lendlease exits offshore markets to focus on local growth

Australian developer Lendlease will retreat from its overseas construction businesses and free up to A$4.5 billion ($2.9 billion) in capital for

Australia's Lendlease exits offshore markets to focus on local growth
Asia|Business|Finance

Chinese property developer Kaisa's liquidation hearing adjourned

A Hong Kong court on Monday adjourned a hearing on a petition seeking the liquidation of Kaisa Group until June 24, giving the embattled Chinese developer some respite

Chinese property developer Kaisa's liquidation hearing adjourned
Business|Finance|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Tesla-Musk Pay, 5th Ld-Writethru

Please disregard US--Tesla-Musk Pay, 5th Ld-Writethru published on Jun

STORY REMOVED: US--Tesla-Musk Pay, 5th Ld-Writethru
Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil's Petrobras approves Chambriard as new CEO

Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras said its board of directors on Friday approved the nomination of Magda Chambriard as the company's new chief executive

Brazil's Petrobras approves Chambriard as new CEO
Business|News|Technology

Canada orders dissolution of two firms, citing national security concerns

Canada ordered on Friday the dissolution of two technology companies' businesses in the country, citing national security concerns.

Canada orders dissolution of two firms, citing national security concerns
Europe

TotalEnergies' boss re-appointed to board, approved by around 76 percent of shareholder votes

Patrick Pouyanne, chairman and chief executive of French oil major TotalEnergies, was re-appointed to the company's board by around 76 percent of shareholder votes, according to the

TotalEnergies' boss re-appointed to board, approved by around 76 percent of shareholder votes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Azul, Gol shares jump as Brazil airlines reveal codeshare deal

Shares in Brazilian airlines Azul and Gol soared on Friday after they announced a codeshare agreement, connecting their networks and frequent flyer programs in

Azul, Gol shares jump as Brazil airlines reveal codeshare deal
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US core capital goods orders rise, inflation expectations improve

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rebounded more than expected in April and shipments of those goods also increased, suggesting a moderate

US core capital goods orders rise, inflation expectations improve
Asia|Business|Finance

Japan's Nidec corrects past results after some sales were 'inflated'

Japanese electric motor manufacturer Nidec Corp revised down two years of operating profit by about $67 million on Friday after determining that some sales were "recorded in an

Japan's Nidec corrects past results after some sales were 'inflated'
Business|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Abrdn CEO Bird exits abruptly after four rocky years

Abrdn CEO Stephen Bird has stepped down, the British fund manager said on Friday, after a turbulent four-year tenure marked by deep outflows of client cash and a much

Abrdn CEO Bird exits abruptly after four rocky years
Business|Finance

Coffee, sculptures and financial advice. Banks try to make new branches less intimidating

After years of closing or mostly neglecting physical bank branches across the U.S., the nation’s largest banks are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on refurbishing old locations or building new ones, and in the process changing the look, feel and purpose of the local bank branch

Coffee, sculptures and financial advice. Banks try to make new branches less intimidating
Business|Finance|Technology

British tech founder Mike Lynch denies defrauding HP at US criminal trial

Mike Lynch, the tech founder once hailed as Britain's answer to Steve Jobs, denied wrongdoing at his fraud trial on Thursday in connection with

British tech founder Mike Lynch denies defrauding HP at US criminal trial
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Technology|Uncategorized

Xiaomi ups EV goal to 120,000 as Q1 tops forecasts on strong phone sales

China's

Xiaomi ups EV goal to 120,000 as Q1 tops forecasts on strong phone sales
Business|Economy|Finance|News

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan, IMF mission says

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission and Pakistan have made significant progress towards reaching a staff-level agreement for an extended fund facility, the global lender

IMF, Pakistan make significant progress on new loan, IMF mission says
Business|Finance

Morgan Stanley executive chairman James Gorman will step down at year end

Morgan Stanley's executive chairman James Gorman told the bank's annual shareholder meeting on Thursday that he would step down on Dec. 31.

Morgan Stanley executive chairman James Gorman will step down at year end
Business|Economy|Finance

Goldman Sachs gets license for regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, source says

Wall Street titan Goldman Sachs has received a license to set up its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Goldman Sachs gets license for regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia, source says
Business|Finance|US

DoubleLine CEO expects imminent US recession, government debt surge

Jeffrey Gundlach, the chief executive of investment management company DoubleLine Capital, expects a U.S

DoubleLine CEO expects imminent US recession, government debt surge
Business|Europe|Finance

Thyssenkrupp board approves partial sale of steel unit to billionaire Kretinsky

Thyssenkrupp on Thursday said its supervisory board approved a planned sale of 20% of the conglomerate's steel division to Czech billionaire

Thyssenkrupp board approves partial sale of steel unit to billionaire Kretinsky
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Charter brings Paramount+ to Spectrum TV customers in new carriage deal

Paramount Global has signed a new multi-year content distribution deal with Charter Communications for its full portfolio of linear cable networks, the companies said on Thursday.

Charter brings Paramount+ to Spectrum TV customers in new carriage deal
Business|Finance|Technology

SpaceX mulling tender offer at $200 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX has initiated discussions about selling existing shares in a deal that could value the company at roughly $200 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people

SpaceX mulling tender offer at $200 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Boeing's cash flow situation is worse than expectations, S&P analyst says

Boeing's cash flow situation is incrementally worse than their expectations, an S&P Global Ratings analyst said, after the company said it would be cash-flow negative in 2024.

Boeing's cash flow situation is worse than expectations, S&P analyst says
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Improved business activity casts doubt over rate cuts

Businesses across the globe broadly enjoyed an improved performance this month with activity picking up in the United States and

Improved business activity casts doubt over rate cuts
Business|Europe

As questions grow for Germany, investors warm to France

For 65 years German electrical components maker Hager has straddled the Rhine with sites on either side, but lately the family-owned group has plumped for the French

As questions grow for Germany, investors warm to France
Business|Technology

AI-generated videos to drive more demand for Nvidia chips, CEO Huang says

For chip designer Nvidia, the generative artificial intelligence boom is a gift that keeps on giving.

AI-generated videos to drive more demand for Nvidia chips, CEO Huang says
Business|Economy|US

Biden overtime pay rule challenged by US business groups

A coalition of U.S. business groups has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a Biden administration rule that would extend mandatory overtime pay to 4 million workers, saying

Biden overtime pay rule challenged by US business groups
Business|Economy|News|US

Ahold Delhaize to close underperforming US Stop & Shop stores

Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize said on Thursday it will close an undisclosed number of underperforming Stop & Shop grocery stores in the U.S. this year.

Ahold Delhaize to close underperforming US Stop & Shop stores
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US business activity quickens in May; price pressures building up

U.S. business activity accelerated to the highest level in just over two years in May, but manufacturers reported a surge in prices for a range of inputs, suggesting that goods

US business activity quickens in May; price pressures building up
Business|Finance

China Vanke granted $2.8 billion onshore syndicated loan facility

Cash-strapped major property developer China Vanke said on Thursday it had received a 20 billion yuan ($2.76 billion) syndicated loan facility and it would continue to push

China Vanke granted $2.8 billion onshore syndicated loan facility
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US plans $75 million grant to Absolics for advanced chip packaging

The US Commerce Department said on Thursday it plans to grant $75 million to Absolics for constructing a 120,000-square-foot facility in Georgia that will

US plans $75 million grant to Absolics for advanced chip packaging
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

South Korea unveils $19 billion package to compete in global chip 'warfare'

South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for its chip businesses, citing a need to keep up in areas like chip

South Korea unveils $19 billion package to compete in global chip 'warfare'
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Opinion

Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted’ – lessons from Michigan’s serial cereal entrepreneurs

The Pop-Tart teaches an entrepreneurial lesson: While first movers may have an advantage, a fast follower often wins the game in the long run.

Beyond Seinfeld’s ‘Unfrosted’ – lessons from Michigan’s serial cereal entrepreneurs
Business|Finance

Anglo leaves door open to engage with BHP after spurning third offer

Anglo American has agreed to a one-week extension for BHP Group to make a binding takeover offer, it said on Wednesday, after rejecting a third

Anglo leaves door open to engage with BHP after spurning third offer
Business|Technology

Amazon.com investors reject all 14 outside proposals at meeting

Amazon.com investors voted against all 14 resolutions that asked the retailer to disclose more about its carbon emissions and its directors' donations, and to form a

Amazon.com investors reject all 14 outside proposals at meeting
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Target issues weak forecast as shoppers pull back; shares tumble

U.S. retailer Target on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street estimates and its forecast for the current quarter also

Target issues weak forecast as shoppers pull back; shares tumble
Americas|Economy|Finance|News

Argentina's economic activity down 8.4% in March, biggest drop since 2020

Argentina's economic activity fell 8.4% in March from a year earlier, the country's official statistics agency said on Wednesday, its fifth monthly drop in a row and the

Argentina's economic activity down 8.4% in March, biggest drop since 2020
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Japan's factory activity expands for first time in a year, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity crept into expansion for the first time in a year in May, a business survey showed on Thursday, as manufacturing gathered pace after months of weakness.

Japan's factory activity expands for first time in a year, PMI shows
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

BHP will not relent on structure, value of $49 billion Anglo offer, say sources

BHP will stand firm on the structure and value of its latest takeover proposal for Anglo American, focusing instead on allaying its

BHP will not relent on structure, value of $49 billion Anglo offer, say sources
Business|Economy|Europe

French private sector activity unexpectedly contracts in May, PMI shows

France's private sector unexpectedly shrank in May after expanding in April, with the dominant services industry joining manufacturing in reporting a contraction in activity, a

French private sector activity unexpectedly contracts in May, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German business activity grows for second straight month in May, PMI shows

German private sector activity expanded in May for the second consecutive month, driven by strong activity in services, a preliminary survey showed on Thursday.

German business activity grows for second straight month in May, PMI shows
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Euro zone May business growth at year high, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity has expanded at its fastest pace in a year this month, supported by buoyant demand for services, while the manufacturing sector showed signs of

Euro zone May business growth at year high, PMI shows
Business|Economy

Growth across UK business dips in May, in early blow to Sunak, PMI survey shows

Growth across British businesses has cooled noticeably this month and by more than any economist polled by Reuters had predicted, a survey showed on Thursday, in an

Growth across UK business dips in May, in early blow to Sunak, PMI survey shows
Business|Finance|Health|US

Pfizer rolls out another cost-cutting program, sets $1.5 billion target by 2027

U.S. drugmaker Pfizer on Wednesday launched a new multi-year program to reduce its expenses by about $1.5 billion by the end of 2027, adding on to a $4 billion cost cutting plan it

Pfizer rolls out another cost-cutting program, sets $1.5 billion target by 2027
Business|Finance|Technology

British tech magnate Mike Lynch acquitted of fraud charges in $11 billion deal with Hewlett Packard

British tech magnate Mike Lynch has been cleared of charges alleging he orchestrated a fraud and conspiracy leading up to an $11 billion deal that turned into a costly albatross for Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard

British tech magnate Mike Lynch acquitted of fraud charges in $11 billion deal with Hewlett Packard
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

European Commission official sees $100 billion in private chip investment by 2030

The European Chips Act is on track to help attract more than 100 billion euros ($108.41 billion) worth of private investment to the European semiconductor

European Commission official sees $100 billion in private chip investment by 2030
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

China's local govt bodies ask Evergrande EV unit to return $262.4 million subsidies

China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle said on Wednesday its unit had received a letter from the country's local administrative bodies demanding repayment of 1.9 billion yuan ($262.42 million)

China's local govt bodies ask Evergrande EV unit to return $262.4 million subsidies
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Virginie Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, leaves fashion house

Virginie Viard, the creative director of Chanel who replaced Karl Lagerfeld after his death, is leaving the fashion house

Virginie Viard, who succeeded Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel, leaves fashion house
Business|Finance|Technology

AI startup Anthropic hires Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as first CFO

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has hired Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as its first finance chief, the company said on Tuesday, as it plans to expand its AI offerings and better

AI startup Anthropic hires Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as first CFO
Business|Economy|Finance

UK manufacturing orders dry up in May: CBI

British manufacturing orders contracted this month at the fastest rate since November and expectations for future price hikes abated, a survey showed on Tuesday.

UK manufacturing orders dry up in May: CBI
Business|Finance

Macy's lifts annual profit forecast as new CEO's revamp takes root

Macy's raised its profit forecast for the year on Tuesday, as its new CEO's turnaround plan helped to shield the department store chain from

Macy's lifts annual profit forecast as new CEO's revamp takes root
Business|Economy|Finance

Dollar Tree looking at options for Family Dollar, including possible sale of the segment

Discount retailer Dollar Tree says it’s looking at strategic options for the Family Dollar stores that it owns, including a possible sale of the segment

Dollar Tree looking at options for Family Dollar, including possible sale of the segment
Business|Europe|Technology|World

AI-intensive sectors are showing a productivity surge, PwC says

The types of business which are most likely to use artificial intelligence are seeing growth in workers' productivity that is almost five times faster than elsewhere, raising hopes

AI-intensive sectors are showing a productivity surge, PwC says
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient fast charging network

China's Li Auto said it has postponed plans to launch pure electric SUV models to next year, citing hurdles such as a lack of enough fast chargers, sending its shares down more

Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient fast charging network
Business|Finance|Technology

Telstra to axe up to 2,800 jobs as competition stiffens amid high inflation

Telstra will be slashing over a tenth of its workforce by 2024 end and stopping its traditional annual inflation-linked price adjustments for

Telstra to axe up to 2,800 jobs as competition stiffens amid high inflation
Business|Entertainment|Finance|US

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended

Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Business|Finance|Technology

Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push

Zoom Video Communications on Monday raised its annual forecast for profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its product portfolio as companies continue to adopt hybrid work.

Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push
Business|Finance|US

Nippon Steel executive to visit U.S. to meet stakeholders of U.S. Steel deal

Japan's Nippon Steel said on Saturday its vice chairman, Takahiro Mori, a key negotiator for its planned purchase of U.S.

Nippon Steel executive to visit U.S. to meet stakeholders of U.S. Steel deal
Business|Technology

Tech news site Gizmodo sold for third time in 8 years as European publisher Keleops looks to expand

Longtime technology news and review site Gizmodo has been sold for the third time in the past eight years

Tech news site Gizmodo sold for third time in 8 years as European publisher Keleops looks to expand
Business|News|Science|Technology|US

Maine company plans to launch small satellites starting in 2025

Representatives for a Maine company that plans to send small satellites into space from the Northeast’s most rural state say they hope to start launches next year

Maine company plans to launch small satellites starting in 2025
Business|Finance

Top Japan companies agree to 5.58% average pay hike, business lobby says

Top Japanese companies agreed to wage increases of an average 5.58% at annual labour talks that wrapped up in March, the Keidanren business lobby's preliminary

Top Japan companies agree to 5.58% average pay hike, business lobby says
Europe

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88

Tony O'Reilly, the Irish media tycoon and former H.J.

Irish business tycoon and rugby record breaker Tony O'Reilly dies at 88
Business|Fashion and Beauty

Adidas plans cheaper versions of popular shoes

Adidas is

Adidas plans cheaper versions of popular shoes
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A grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules

A U.S. federal court of appeals panel suspended a venture capital firm’s grant program for Black women business owners on Monday, ruling that a conservative group is likely to prevail in its lawsuit claiming that the program is discriminatory

A grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory, appeals court rules
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down

Crypto lender Genesis Global received court approval on Friday to return about $3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency to its customers in a bankruptcy

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down
Business|News|Technology

Apple set to release slimmer iPhone in 2025, the Information reports

Apple is developing a slimmer version of the iPhone that is likely to be launched by 2025, the Information reported on Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the project.

Apple set to release slimmer iPhone in 2025, the Information reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Boeing shareholders vote to re-elect CEO Calhoun to board

Boeing Co shareholders voted to re-elect outgoing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun to the planemaker's board at the company's annual meeting, as per a preliminary tally.

Boeing shareholders vote to re-elect CEO Calhoun to board
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Tesla chair sees challenges in getting shareholder vote for Musk's pay package, FT reports

Tesla's chair of the board said the company needs to climb "Mount Everest" as it faces shareholder votes on relocating to Texas and CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay deal, the Financial

Tesla chair sees challenges in getting shareholder vote for Musk's pay package, FT reports
Business|Finance|Technology

ABB buys Siemens's wiring accessories business in China

ABB has agreed to buy the wiring accessories business of German rival Siemens in China, the Swiss engineering group said on Friday.

ABB buys Siemens's wiring accessories business in China
Business|Technology

British grocer Sainsbury's partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights

Britain's Sainsbury's said on Friday it has agreed a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft that will use the technology company's artificial intelligence capabilities and

British grocer Sainsbury's partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Stock Markets|US

Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi prices US IPO at $19.56 per share

Super Hi International, which operates Chinese hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao in the overseas market, on Thursday priced its initial public offering in the United States at $19.56 per

Haidilao restaurant operator Super Hi prices US IPO at $19.56 per share
Business|Finance|Sports

Everton faces uncertain future after proposed sale to investment firm 777 Partners falls through

Miami-based private investment firm 777 Partners has failed to conclude a deal for the purchase of Everton

Everton faces uncertain future after proposed sale to investment firm 777 Partners falls through
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Tesla gets local council go-ahead for German factory expansion

Tesla got the go-ahead for an expansion of its German factory in Gruenheide near Berlin from the local council on Thursday despite protests against the U.S. electric

Tesla gets local council go-ahead for German factory expansion
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares snap nine-day winning streak as Siemens weighs

European shares snapped a nine-day winning streak on Thursday, weighed by Germany's Siemens after a second-quarter industrial profit miss, while a

European shares snap nine-day winning streak as Siemens weighs
Americas|Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet

Panama President-elect Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday pulled business leaders and an economist into his ranks, the first cabinet selections in what Mulino has

Panama president-elect builds business-friendly cabinet
Crime|News|Uncategorized

At bribery trial, ex-US official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain in Egyptian meat controversy

At a bribery trial, a former top U.S. agricultural official has cast Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain who tried to stop him from disrupting an unusual sudden monopoly that developed five years ago over the certification of meat exported to Egypt

At bribery trial, ex-US official casts Sen. Bob Menendez as a villain in Egyptian meat controversy
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports

The sports-streaming service set to be launched by Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp will be called Venu Sports and is on track for launch this fall, Pete Distad, the

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Adidas chairman Thomas Rabe re-elected until 2025

A majority of Adidas shareholders backed the re-election of chairman Thomas Rabe at the company's annual general meeting on Thursday, securing his role for a fifth year, with the German

Adidas chairman Thomas Rabe re-elected until 2025
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

Chobani yogurt billionaire buys San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Co.

Craft beer pioneer Anchor Brewing Co. has been purchased by Chobani yogurt founder and billionaire Hamdi Ulukaya

Chobani yogurt billionaire buys San Francisco's Anchor Brewing Co.
Business|Economy|Technology

Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised

Companies need adept planning to solve supply chain issues.

Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota by 240,000 metric tons

Chile's economic development agency CORFO on Wednesday said it reached an agreement with Albemarle to establish an option for the U.S. company to increase its production quota by

Chile gives Albemarle option to boost lithium quota by 240,000 metric tons
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel

How easyJet's bet on holidays paid off

EasyJet's big bets on package holidays and better-located airports are helping it win customers, its CEO and investors say, even as concerns linger about the

How easyJet's bet on holidays paid off
Asia|Business|Travel

Singapore Airlines CEO says travel out of China not yet recovered

Air travel demand from China is not back to pre-pandemic levels for

Singapore Airlines CEO says travel out of China not yet recovered
Business|Europe|Finance

Deutsche Bank under fire from investors over Postbank problems

Big investors in Deutsche Bank vented their frustration at Germany's top lender on Thursday, describing problems at its Postbank business as a trust-damaging

Deutsche Bank under fire from investors over Postbank problems
Business|Finance

Swedish investor AP7 to back study on Mondelez Russia business

At least one Mondelez investor, Swedish pension fund AP7, will back a resolution calling for the Oreo cookie maker to conduct an independent study of the risks

Swedish investor AP7 to back study on Mondelez Russia business
Business|Economy|US

Exxon says proxy advisor Glass Lewis should recuse itself from making recommendations

U.S. oil giant Exxon said on Wednesday proxy advisor Glass Lewis should recuse itself from making recommendations on its upcoming shareholder meeting due to conflict of interest.

Exxon says proxy advisor Glass Lewis should recuse itself from making recommendations
Business|Sports|US

Sports leagues question whether broadcaster Diamond can survive without Comcast

Major League Baseball, the National Hockey League and the National Basketball Association said on Wednesday that bankrupt broadcaster Diamond Sports may not

Sports leagues question whether broadcaster Diamond can survive without Comcast
Business|Finance|US

US banking regulators announce July 19 public meeting on Capital One-Discover deal

A pair of U.S. banking regulators announced on Tuesday they would be hosting a public meeting on July 19 to solicit input on the proposed acquisition of Discover Financial

US banking regulators announce July 19 public meeting on Capital One-Discover deal
Business|Economy|News|US

US business inventories fall in March

U.S. business inventories fell in March, but this could lay the ground for businesses to rebuild stocks and support economic growth in the second quarter.

US business inventories fall in March
Business|Technology|US

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty forms consortium to bid for TikTok's US operations

Entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said on Wednesday his organization, Project Liberty, is forming a consortium to buy social media platform TikTok in the

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty forms consortium to bid for TikTok's US operations
Business|Technology

Anthropic taps Instagram co-founder as product chief

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has appointed Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger as its chief product officer, the company said on Wednesday, it looks to spruce up its AI

Anthropic taps Instagram co-founder as product chief
Business|Europe|Finance

Siemens to sell drive division to KPS for $3 billion, sources

Germany's Siemens will sell its Innomotics large motors and drives division to financial investor KPS Capital Partners for 3 billion euros ($3.25 billion),

Siemens to sell drive division to KPS for $3 billion, sources
Business|Economy|Finance

Stock market today: Asian shares shrug off latest Wall St rout as Chinese factory activity weakens.

Asian shares are higher as investors shrug off yet another decline on Wall Street

Stock market today: Asian shares shrug off latest Wall St rout as Chinese factory activity weakens.
Business|News|Technology

Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems

Boeing officials have presented a plan for improving manufacturing quality and safety to federal officials

Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
Asia|Business|Technology

Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after successful SU7 launch

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has become the country's eighth-largest electric vehicle upstart after selling more than 7,000 units of its first model, the SU7 sedan, in

Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after successful SU7 launch
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BHP's options for Anglo American deal narrow as deadline looms

BHP Group's options for its pursuit of rival miner Anglo American include sweetening its $42.7 billion buyout offer, making a hostile bid or

BHP's options for Anglo American deal narrow as deadline looms
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Thyssenkrupp cuts profit forecast as steel demand wanes

German conglomerate Thyssenkrupp cut its annual forecasts for sales and net profit for the second time in three months, blaming lower demand

Thyssenkrupp cuts profit forecast as steel demand wanes
Business|Economy|News

Canadian home sales fell 1.7% in April, CREA data shows

Canadian home sales declined 1.7% in April from March, and were up 10.1% on an annual basis, data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) showed on Wednesday.

Canadian home sales fell 1.7% in April, CREA data shows
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

European shares close at record high; Delivery Hero soars

European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday, with German's Delivery Hero notching its biggest jump on record on the sale of its Taiwan

European shares close at record high; Delivery Hero soars
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause

Hopes for interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve are steadily fading, with a stream of recent remarks by Fed officials underscoring their intention to keep borrowing costs high as long as needed to curb persistently elevated inflation

Inflation pressures lingering from pandemic are keeping Fed rate cuts on pause
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Bayer's first-quarter adjusted profit falls less than expected

Bayer beat first-quarter analyst forecasts as it reported a slight drop in adjusted earnings on Tuesday, providing a respite for the CEO's turnaround efforts.

Bayer's first-quarter adjusted profit falls less than expected
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Kraft Heinz exploring sale of Oscar Mayer business, WSJ reports

Kraft Heinz is exploring a sale of its Oscar Mayer meats business that could fetch anything between $3 billion to $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people

Kraft Heinz exploring sale of Oscar Mayer business, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US small business sentiment rebounds in April

U.S. small-business confidence increased in April and the share of owners planning to raise prices was the smallest in a year, but persistent labor shortages continued to exert

US small business sentiment rebounds in April
Asia|Business|Technology

Foxconn upbeat on AI demand, stands by Sharp following writedown

Apple supplier Foxconn said on Tuesday it remained confident about strong AI server demand this year driving revenue, and pledged to stand by Japan's

Foxconn upbeat on AI demand, stands by Sharp following writedown
Business|News|Technology|US

Boeing commercial jet deliveries drop by two in April

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 24 commercial airplanes last month, down by two from the 26 planes it handed over to customers during a weak April for deliveries a year ago, as the U.S

Boeing commercial jet deliveries drop by two in April
Business|Economy|Finance

India April wholesale price index rises at fastest pace in a year

India's wholesale price-based inflation rose 1.26% in April, the highest pace in a year, mainly driven by food and primary articles, government data showed on Tuesday.

India April wholesale price index rises at fastest pace in a year
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|News|US|World

US opens up banking to private Cuban businesses as it aims to boost private sector

The U.S. is lifting some financial restrictions on Cuba in a move designed to boost private businesses on the island

US opens up banking to private Cuban businesses as it aims to boost private sector
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Abuses documented in FDIC sexual misconduct report unacceptable, Yellen says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday said abuses documented in a report on workplace problems at the U.S.

Abuses documented in FDIC sexual misconduct report unacceptable, Yellen says
Business|Finance|US

Schumer urges FTC to hit the brakes on $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger

U.S Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Sunday urged the Federal Trade Commission to "pump the breaks" on Chevron Corp's proposed $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp.

Schumer urges FTC to hit the brakes on $53 billion Chevron-Hess merger
Asia|Business|Economy|Food

McDonald's cooperating with Chinese regulator after reported food issues

McDonald's is actively cooperating with the Chinese local market regulator to investigate and verify matters related to food issues, the company said on its Chinese website on

McDonald's cooperating with Chinese regulator after reported food issues
Business|Economy|Finance

Eni eyes new oil and gas spin-offs in energy transition satellite strategy

Italian energy group Eni could spin off stakes in high-potential oil and gas projects, including in Indonesia and Ivory Coast, to help finance

Eni eyes new oil and gas spin-offs in energy transition satellite strategy
Americas|Business|Economy

US company rejects Mexico's criticism, buy-out offer, says president's projects hurt the environment

An American quarry company has rejected the Mexican president’s campaign of criticisms and closures, and his offer to buy its property on the Caribbean coast

US company rejects Mexico's criticism, buy-out offer, says president's projects hurt the environment
Business|Europe|Finance

German aviation company Lilium and Swiss firm to open new sites in France

German aviation firm Lilium and Swiss-based nickel refinery company KL1 will set up new sites in France representing a combined investment of 700 million euros ($753.83 million),

German aviation company Lilium and Swiss firm to open new sites in France
Business|Economy|Europe|Health

Pfizer and AstraZeneca announce new investments of nearly $1 billion in France

Leading healthcare companies Pfizer and AstraZeneca announced on Sunday new investments in France worth a total of nearly $1 billion, ahead of the start of this year's annual 'Choose

Pfizer and AstraZeneca announce new investments of nearly $1 billion in France
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

French presidency: Amazon to announce new 1.2 billion euros investment in France

U.S. internet giant Amazon will announce a new 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) investment in France, the French presidency said on Sunday ahead of the start of the country's annual

French presidency: Amazon to announce new 1.2 billion euros investment in France
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

China's Country Garden repays onshore coupons within grace period

Embattled Chinese property developer Country Garden said in a statement on Saturday it had repaid two onshore bond coupons before the expiry of a five-day grace period, following

China's Country Garden repays onshore coupons within grace period
Business|Economy|Food|US

McDonald's considering $5 meal deal launch to draw diners, source says

McDonald's U.S. franchises are considering launching a $5 meal deal, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the fast-food chain looks to draw more inflation-hit customers to

McDonald's considering $5 meal deal launch to draw diners, source says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

STOXX 600 closes at record high on earnings, rate cut optimism

Europe's main stock index closed at a record high on Friday, on track for its biggest weekly gain since late January, as risk appetite was bolstered by

STOXX 600 closes at record high on earnings, rate cut optimism
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Factbox-Chinese EV makers set sights on European production

Some Chinese carmakers are looking to set up manufacturing and assembly plants in Europe as they aim to ramp up sales of lower-cost cars in the region to rival their European competitors

Factbox-Chinese EV makers set sights on European production
Business|Fashion and Beauty

Luciano Benetton says he's stepping down as chairman of family-run brand as losses top $100 million

Luciano Benetton says he's stepping down as chairman of the apparel brand

Luciano Benetton says he's stepping down as chairman of family-run brand as losses top $100 million
Asia|Business|Technology

SoftBank in talks with Naver over control of Line operator LY

SoftBank CEO Junichi Miyakawa said on Thursday that the Japanese telecommunications firm is in talks with South Korea's Naver over control of LY

SoftBank in talks with Naver over control of Line operator LY
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Target to cut LGBTQ Pride month products from some stores after backlash, Bloomberg reports

Target is planning to cut LGBTQ-themed merchandise from some of its stores during Pride Month this June, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, after a backlash hit sales of the retailer

Target to cut LGBTQ Pride month products from some stores after backlash, Bloomberg reports
Business|Finance|US

Dollar’s stubborn strength dents US companies’ earnings cheer

A host of U.S. companies are faced with a problem they had not expected to confront this year: a rising dollar.

Dollar’s stubborn strength dents US companies’ earnings cheer
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Europe sees two-speed IPO recovery as smaller deals lag

A string of stock listings this year has infused new life into Europe's anaemic market for initial public offerings, but

Europe sees two-speed IPO recovery as smaller deals lag
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Sony Group, others eyeing buyout of Infocom, Bloomberg News reports

Sony Group and other parties are considering buying online comic store operator Infocom Corp in a deal worth up to 200 billion yen ($1.28 billion), Bloomberg News reported on Thursday

Sony Group, others eyeing buyout of Infocom, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Finance|US

Japan's Nippon Steel sticks to plan to close U.S. Steel deal by year-end

Japan's top steelmaker, Nippon Steel, is sticking to its plan to close a deal by year-end to buy U.S.

Japan's Nippon Steel sticks to plan to close U.S. Steel deal by year-end
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Trulieve Cannabis' quarterly loss narrows on demand boost

Pot firm Trulieve Cannabis posted a narrower first-quarter loss on Thursday, driven by higher sales and robust demand.

Trulieve Cannabis' quarterly loss narrows on demand boost
Business|News|Technology

Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems

The chairman of Dubai carrier Emirates said on Tuesday he was not happy with Boeing, which he said

Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Citgo Petroleum reports first quarter profit of $410 million

U.S. oil refiner Citgo Petroleum on Thursday reported its first quarter net fell 56% to $410 million, from $937 million in the same period a year ago.

Citgo Petroleum reports first quarter profit of $410 million
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance

Blackstone set to clinch Hipgnosis Songs as Concord sticks with lower bid

Blackstone looked set to clinch its $1.57 billion deal for Hipgnosis Songs Fund after Apollo-backed Concord said on Thursday it would stick with its lower bid for the music rights owner of

Blackstone set to clinch Hipgnosis Songs as Concord sticks with lower bid
Business|Education|Finance|Sports

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid

The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

The rise and fall of Bill Hwang's Archegos Capital Management

Sung Kook “Bill” Hwang, founder of the $36 billion private investment firm Archegos Capital Management which collapsed spectacularly in 2021, arrived in court on

The rise and fall of Bill Hwang's Archegos Capital Management
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Norfolk Southern will pay $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment

The federal government agreed to a $15 million fine for Norfolk Southern over last year’s disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Norfolk Southern will pay $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
Business|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia's stock is expensive. A look at why, and how that should change, by the numbers

Nvidia’s stock price has more than doubled this year after more than tripling in 2023 and it’s now the third most valuable company in the S&P 500

Nvidia's stock is expensive. A look at why, and how that should change, by the numbers
Africa|News|World

Biden thanks Kenya's Ruto for sending police to Haiti and defends keeping US forces from the mission

President Joe Biden has offered his deep appreciation to Kenyan President William Ruto for the coming deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police forces to help quell gang violence in Haiti

Biden thanks Kenya's Ruto for sending police to Haiti and defends keeping US forces from the mission
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's slide on worries over interest rates

Asian shares are mostly lower after a retreat on Wall Street following strong economic reports that raised the possibility of interest rates staying painfully high

Stock market today: Asian shares track Wall Street's slide on worries over interest rates
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it's focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry

Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets
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Ukraine tycoon Kolomoisky named suspect in decades-old murder attempt

Ukrainian authorities suspect jailed tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky of being behind the attempted murder of a lawyer in a corporate dispute more than 20 years ago, the national police said on

Ukraine tycoon Kolomoisky named suspect in decades-old murder attempt
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

HF Sinclair beats quarterly profit view, announces $1 billion share buyback

Refiner HF Sinclair on Wednesday surpassed first-quarter profit estimates aided by higher fuel sales and announced a new share buyback program of $1 billion.

HF Sinclair beats quarterly profit view, announces $1 billion share buyback
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Gaza war cools Israel's once red-hot business ties with UAE

The war in Gaza has cooled Israeli business activity with the United Arab Emirates, with the once-celebrated relationship now conducted

Gaza war cools Israel's once red-hot business ties with UAE
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US wholesale inventories drop by unrevised 0.4% in March

U.S. wholesale inventories fell in March, confirming that inventory investment was a drag on economic growth in the first quarter.

US wholesale inventories drop by unrevised 0.4% in March
Business|Technology

Factbox: What is in Huawei's new Pura 70 smartphones

Huawei's new high-end Pura 70 smartphone series quickly sold out after it was launched last month with analysts touting it as another Apple iPhone challenger and adding to signs of how the

Factbox: What is in Huawei's new Pura 70 smartphones
Europe|News|World

War upends Ukraine's economy in a shift that may be permanent

Within days of Russian forces invading Ukraine in early 2022, architect Oleh Drozdov made up his mind: he would move his home and business from the besieged eastern

War upends Ukraine's economy in a shift that may be permanent
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Panasonic's battery unit misses annual profit estimate

The energy unit of Japan's Panasonic Holdings missed its operating profit guidance for the past business year due to lower electric-vehicle battery production in

Panasonic's battery unit misses annual profit estimate
Business|Asia|Economy|Finance

China Vanke to auction Shenzhen land plot with loss-making reserve price

Cash-strapped China Vanke is selling a large Shenzhen land plot at a reserve price of 2.24 billion yuan ($310 million) via auction, the developer's latest move to raise funds to

China Vanke to auction Shenzhen land plot with loss-making reserve price
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays

Italy's Leonardo is waiting to see the impact of Boeing's recent troubles on production, which could cost the Italian firm some 50 million euros in 2024, the group's CEO said on

Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus says deliveries up 13% in April, reaffirms A350F timeline

Airbus delivered 61 aircraft in April, up 13% from the same month of 2023, bringing deliveries so far this year to 203, the European planemaker said on Tuesday.

Airbus says deliveries up 13% in April, reaffirms A350F timeline
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Nissan CEO: committed to staying in China but strategy there must change

Nissan is committed to staying in China but the company must change its strategy in the country, Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida told a business conference hosted by the Financial Times in

Nissan CEO: committed to staying in China but strategy there must change
Business|Finance

Private equity firms consider potential Peloton buyout, CNBC reports

A number of private equity firms have been considering a buyout of Peloton as the connected fitness company looks to refinance its debt and return to growth after 13 straight quarters of

Private equity firms consider potential Peloton buyout, CNBC reports
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FDIC's Gruenberg vows reforms after 'sobering' review of workplace conduct

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FDIC's Gruenberg vows reforms after 'sobering' review of workplace conduct
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Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China stocks down, after Wall St retreat

Asian shares are trading mixed, as investor sentiment in Tokyo was boosted by news in the U.S. about soaring Nvidia earnings

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China stocks down, after Wall St retreat
Asia|Business

China probes ex-CNOOC executive over disciplinary violations

China is investigating a former senior executive of China National Offshore Oil Company, or CNOOC, for suspected "serious disciplinary violations", the country's anti-graft

China probes ex-CNOOC executive over disciplinary violations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Italian shoemaker Tod's to court US lovers of quiet luxury

An investment firm backed by LVMH is betting demand from wealthy Americans for quiet luxury will ensure its 510 million euro ($545 million) stake in

Italian shoemaker Tod's to court US lovers of quiet luxury
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China's Zeekr to close $367.5 million New York IPO one day early, sources say

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding will close its New York initial public offering (IPO) bookbuilding to raise up to $367.5 million

China's Zeekr to close $367.5 million New York IPO one day early, sources say
Crime|Health

Indian state says yoga guru misled public with COVID, other cures

An Indian state has accused yoga guru Baba Ramdev of criminal misconduct for promoting his traditional ayurvedic medicine as a cure for COVID-19 because it

Indian state says yoga guru misled public with COVID, other cures
Business|Economy

Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore

The Georgia Ports Authority says a surge of auto imports rerouted from Baltimore led to its busiest month ever for car and truck shipments

Georgia's auto port has its busiest month ever after taking 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore
Business|Economy|News

EU clears $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon

The European Union cleared U.S.

EU clears $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Aldi urges suppliers to cut costs and go green amid U.S. expansion

The U.S. arm of German-owned discount supermarket chain Aldi urged its suppliers on Monday to drive down costs, increase production of items like cheese, bring

Aldi urges suppliers to cut costs and go green amid U.S. expansion
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Japan's service activity extends gains on solid demand, PMI shows

Japanese service sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in April thanks to solid business and consumer spending, a private survey showed on Tuesday, results that

Japan's service activity extends gains on solid demand, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|US

Macquarie eyes rise of protectionism in upcoming US, EU elections

The potential for protectionist policies to win out in U.S. and European Union elections this year is a risk for business and is being closely watched by global

Macquarie eyes rise of protectionism in upcoming US, EU elections
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street sets more records

Asian markets are mixed in quiet trading, with most of the regions’ benchmarks inching higher after U.S. stocks hit new record highs

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly higher after Wall Street sets more records
Business|Finance|US

Warren Buffett's fans plot their own course for when he leaves

Warren Buffett, the 93-year-old billionaire chief of Berkshire Hathaway, mulled his future in telling shareholders on Saturday that if

Warren Buffett's fans plot their own course for when he leaves
Business|Economy|Europe

German services sector picks up pace in April, PMI shows

Business activity in Germany's services sector picked up pace at the start of the second quarter, supported by growth in new orders, a survey showed on Monday.

German services sector picks up pace in April, PMI shows
Business|Finance

Canada's WestJet reaches tentative deal with union to avoid work stoppage

Canadian airline WestJet has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its maintenance engineers to avert work stoppage, the two parties said in a joint statement on Monday

Canada's WestJet reaches tentative deal with union to avoid work stoppage
Business|Entertainment

Paramount bidders await word from special committee evaluating options

A special committee of the Paramount Global board charged with evaluating offers for the company met Saturday morning, though rival bidders for the studio are awaiting

Paramount bidders await word from special committee evaluating options
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Atos board reported to be meeting Sunday to review takeover bids

The board of French tech firm Atos was due to meet on Sunday evening to consider takeover offers, including one submitted by Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky, Les Echos and Le

Atos board reported to be meeting Sunday to review takeover bids
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use

OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that “Her” actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds “eerily similar" to her own

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
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Berkshire pares huge Apple stake as cash, operating profit set records

By Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Neb.

Berkshire pares huge Apple stake as cash, operating profit set records
Business|Finance|US

Buffett talks succession and Berkshire's future at annual meeting

Warren Buffett took the stage at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting on Saturday, paying tribute to his longtime business partner Charlie Munger, outlining the expanded roles of the

Buffett talks succession and Berkshire's future at annual meeting
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

China's Zeekr seeks up to $5.13 billion valuation in US IPO

Electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5.13 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), the first major

China's Zeekr seeks up to $5.13 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares jump as record buyback and upbeat forecast lure investors

Apple shares jumped 7% on Friday as the iPhone maker's record stock buyback plan and promise of sales growth brought back investors who have shunned the stock on concerns

Apple shares jump as record buyback and upbeat forecast lure investors
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US service sector contracts in April; price pressures reaccelerate

The U.S. services sector contracted in March, while a measure of prices paid by businesses for inputs jumped, a worrisome sign for the outlook on inflation.

US service sector contracts in April; price pressures reaccelerate
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Glencore studying an approach for Anglo American, sources say

Commodities group Glencore is studying an approach for Anglo American, two sources said, a development that could spark a bidding war

Glencore studying an approach for Anglo American, sources say
Business|Lifestyle|Travel

Holiday Inn owner IHG's Q1 revenue up 2.6%, leisure travel demand remains strong

Holiday Inn owner Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) posted a 2.6% rise in first-quarter room revenue on Friday and said it continues to expect demand for leisure

Holiday Inn owner IHG's Q1 revenue up 2.6%, leisure travel demand remains strong
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Germany's Henkel raises 2024 outlook on strong Q1

German consumer goods company Henkel slightly raised its guidance for 2024 on Friday, saying strong performance in the first quarter had boosted its sales and earnings outlook.

Germany's Henkel raises 2024 outlook on strong Q1
Business|Finance|US

DoJ seeks more details from US Steel, Nippon Steel on proposed merger

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking more details and documentary materials as part of an antitrust review of Nippon Steel's proposed $15 billion takeover of U.S.

DoJ seeks more details from US Steel, Nippon Steel on proposed merger
Business|News|Travel

Frontier Airlines, stuck in a money-losing slump, is dumping change fees and making other moves

Frontier Airlines is dropping those dreaded change fees, at least for some of its passengers

Frontier Airlines, stuck in a money-losing slump, is dumping change fees and making other moves
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Pioneer reports lower profit ahead of its takeover by Exxon

Pioneer Natural Resources on Thursday reported a lower first-quarter profit, weighed down by higher production costs and weak natural gas prices. Earlier in the day, the U.S.

Pioneer reports lower profit ahead of its takeover by Exxon
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Third proxy advisory firm urges Norfolk Southern investors to elect Ancora directors

Proxy advisory firm Egan-Jones on Thursday recommended Norfolk Southern shareholders elect all seven of hedge fund Ancora Holdings' proposed director candidates to the railway's 13-member

Third proxy advisory firm urges Norfolk Southern investors to elect Ancora directors
Business|Economy|Finance

Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution

Boeing shareholders have approved CEO David Calhoun’s $32.8 million compensation

Boeing shareholders approve CEO's compensation as company faces investigations, possible prosecution
Americas|Business|Finance

MercadoLibre net profit surges, driven by Brazil, Mexico

Latin America e-commerce giant MercadoLibre said on Thursday its first-quarter net profit surged 71% from a year earlier, beating analysts' estimates as its performance in Brazil

MercadoLibre net profit surges, driven by Brazil, Mexico
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Pakistan pushes back deadline for expressions of interest to buy national airline

Pakistan will push back the deadline for companies to express interest in buying national carrier Pakistan International Airlines to May 18, the country's privatisation minister

Pakistan pushes back deadline for expressions of interest to buy national airline
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Peloton CEO McCarthy steps down, fitness equipment maker to cut 15% jobs

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy, who was tasked in early 2022 to stem the fitness equipment maker's slide in sales from the pandemic highs, has quit as the company announced job

Peloton CEO McCarthy steps down, fitness equipment maker to cut 15% jobs
Business|Economy|US

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems sues to block Texas safety probe

Airline parts manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems has asked a U.S. judge to block a probe by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the state's demand for internal

Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems sues to block Texas safety probe
Business|Finance|US

TOMS Capital Investment Management has taken stake in Kellanova, sources say

Investment firm TOMS Capital Investment Management has taken a "significant" position in U.S. multinational food manufacturing company Kellanova and is

TOMS Capital Investment Management has taken stake in Kellanova, sources say
Business|Food|Opinion

Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches'

An Indiana judge has cleared the way for the opening of a new restaurant after finding that “tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches."

Indiana judge opens door for new eatery, finding `tacos and burritos are Mexican-style sandwiches'
Business|Finance

Comcast pulls Bally Sports channels, imperiling US broadcaster's restructuring

Cable provider Comcast stopped broadcasting Bally Sports channels on Wednesday, taking some MLB games off the air and imperiling the bankruptcy restructuring of

Comcast pulls Bally Sports channels, imperiling US broadcaster's restructuring
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy geared around experiences

Airbnb announced its newest marketing strategy geared towards bringing in new customers by offering unique experiences as it expands beyond its core business

Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy geared around experiences
Business|Technology

Spirit Aero says it has a new plan to address Boeing 737 MAX parts demand

Spirit AeroSystems said it has developed a plan that gives it “a high degree of confidence” to meet U.S. planemaker Boeing's rate and quality demands for parts for the

Spirit Aero says it has a new plan to address Boeing 737 MAX parts demand
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Cognizant first-quarter revenue beats estimates on steady spending by clients

Cognizant Technology Solutions beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, helped by steady spending by clients, sending its shares up more than 4% in aftermarket

Cognizant first-quarter revenue beats estimates on steady spending by clients
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Intervene, rinse, repeat

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Sudden yen rallies and a 5.5 trillion yen ripple in Japan's money markets seem to put us in the midst of another round of

Intervene, rinse, repeat
Business|Finance|Technology

Tech giants' market cap falls on AI doubts, high rates; Alphabet, Tesla gain

The market capitalisation of top technology giants fell sharply in April, pressured by diminishing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a scaling back of expectations for central

Tech giants' market cap falls on AI doubts, high rates; Alphabet, Tesla gain
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

NYCB short sellers stare at $42 million in losses after post-earnings rally, Ortex says

Traders shorting New York Community Bancorp's stock were sitting on more than $42 million of losses on Wednesday after the lender's better-than-expected

NYCB short sellers stare at $42 million in losses after post-earnings rally, Ortex says
Business|Economy|US

US LNG developer Tellurian sends production workers home amid sale talks

U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) developer Tellurian Inc. has sent home more than a dozen workers from its upstream gas production business, according to three people familiar with the

US LNG developer Tellurian sends production workers home amid sale talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Japan's Sumitomo Corp net profit down 32% on Madagascar one-off loss

Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp reported net profit for the fiscal year ended in March fell 31.7% from a year earlier to 386.4 billion yen ($2.5 billion), missing estimates, as

Japan's Sumitomo Corp net profit down 32% on Madagascar one-off loss
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat after Wall St edges back from records

Asian shares have retreated after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights

Stock market today: Asian shares retreat after Wall St edges back from records
Asia|Economy|News

Malaysia plans 13% salary hike for civil servants from Dec amid rising prices

Malaysia will boost salaries for civil servants by more than 13% from December, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday, amid rising prices, a weak ringgit currency,

Malaysia plans 13% salary hike for civil servants from Dec amid rising prices
Business|Technology

Huawei's high-profile consumer CEO Richard Yu shifts role

China's Huawei Technologies has moved the high-profile chief of its consumer business, Yu Chengdong, to a new role as chair of the unit, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Huawei's high-profile consumer CEO Richard Yu shifts role
Business|Finance

Walmart to shut all health clinics in US over lack of profitability

Walmart

Walmart to shut all health clinics in US over lack of profitability
Business|Finance|Technology

Aircraft lessor DAE set to receive half promised Boeing planes this year

Aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Capital will likely receive around half the number of aircraft from Boeing this year than the planemaker had originally committed to

Aircraft lessor DAE set to receive half promised Boeing planes this year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Embraer counters report of new jet, says no major capex plan

Brazilian planemaker Embraer on Wednesday played down a report that it is studying a new jet to compete directly with Boeing and

Embraer counters report of new jet, says no major capex plan
Business|Finance

Starbucks cuts annual sales forecast as demand cools in key US, China markets

Starbucks on Tuesday cut its annual sales forecast after reporting a fall in same-store sales for the first time in nearly three years, as it struggles with weak demand

Starbucks cuts annual sales forecast as demand cools in key US, China markets
News|US

US Justice Department takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime

The U.S.

US Justice Department takes step to make marijuana use a less serious crime
Asia|Business|Economy

Japan's factory activity falls slow, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in April as declines in output and new orders eased, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

Japan's factory activity falls slow, PMI shows
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Ancora scores win with ISS endorsement in Norfolk Southern proxy fight

Ancora Holdings scored a second victory in its battle with Norfolk Southern when prominent proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS)

Ancora scores win with ISS endorsement in Norfolk Southern proxy fight
Business|Finance|US

Glass Lewis recommends investors vote against three Boeing directors, including CEO Calhoun

Proxy advisor Glass Lewis has recommended shareholders vote against the reelection of three directors to Boeing's board, including outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun, citing

Glass Lewis recommends investors vote against three Boeing directors, including CEO Calhoun
Business|Finance

Australian bank Westpac extends moratorium on regional branch closures till 2027

Westpac Banking Corp has pushed back the closures of its regional branches until at least 2027 and will invest more than A$150 million over the next two years to improve services at these

Australian bank Westpac extends moratorium on regional branch closures till 2027
Europe

Union announces talks with Carlyle on majority stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems

Germany's IG Metall union on Tuesday said it had preliminary talks with Carlyle on the investment firm taking a majority stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and agreed

Union announces talks with Carlyle on majority stake in Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok

Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Musk lays off Tesla senior executives in fresh job cuts, The Information reports

Elon Musk has dismissed two Tesla senior executives and plans to lay off hundreds more employees, frustrated by falling sales and the pace of job cuts so far, The Information reported on

Musk lays off Tesla senior executives in fresh job cuts, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Coca-Cola bets on pricey sodas, international demand to lift annual sales forecast

Coca-Cola raised its annual organic sales forecast on Tuesday after topping first-quarter results as customers in the U.S. and international markets shell out more

Coca-Cola bets on pricey sodas, international demand to lift annual sales forecast
Business|Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Air France-KLM reports worse than expected Q1 results as costs soar

Airline group Air France-KLM on Tuesday reported a higher than expected first quarter operating loss of 489 million euros ($524.31

Air France-KLM reports worse than expected Q1 results as costs soar
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Consumer spending, investment boosts French first quarter growth

The French economy gained momentum in the first quarter, growing slightly faster than expected thanks to a pick-up in consumer spending and business investment, official data published on

Consumer spending, investment boosts French first quarter growth
Business|Finance

HSBC Chief Quinn, architect of sweeping overhaul, announces surprise exit

HSBC Chief Executive Noel Quinn said on Tuesday that he plans to step down, marking the surprise departure of a hard-nosed leader who has

HSBC Chief Quinn, architect of sweeping overhaul, announces surprise exit
Business|Finance|Lifestyle|US

Fashion group Hermes vows to 'vigorously defend itself' against Birkin lawsuit

Fashion company Hermes vowed to 'vigorously defend itself' in a lawsuit filed against it in California claiming it unlawfully allows only customers with "sufficient purchase history"

Fashion group Hermes vows to 'vigorously defend itself' against Birkin lawsuit
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Activist investor Elliott buys stake in Japan's Sumitomo, source says

U.S. hedge fund Elliott Management Corp has bought a stake in Sumitomo Corp worth several tens of billions of yen, a person familiar with the situation said on

Activist investor Elliott buys stake in Japan's Sumitomo, source says
Asia|Business|Finance

China developer Fantasia proposes new restructuring terms, shares up

Embattled Chinese property developer Fantasia said on Monday it has entered into a new agreement with its ad hoc group of bondholders to restructure its $4 billion

China developer Fantasia proposes new restructuring terms, shares up
Business|Economy|Europe|News

German retail sales rise more than expected in March, boding well for economy

German retail sales rose more than expected in March, pointing to a recovery in consumption at the end of the month and boding well for the overall economy.

German retail sales rise more than expected in March, boding well for economy
Business|Economy|Finance

NYCB delays annual shareholders meeting by two weeks

New York Community Bancorp has pushed back its annual shareholders meeting by two weeks to June 5. The bank disclosed the change in date late on Friday.

NYCB delays annual shareholders meeting by two weeks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Wall St notches gain; yen surges, intervention suspected

U.S. stocks gained ground on Monday and the yen surged amid suspected intervention as investors embarked on what promises to be an action-packed week.

Wall St notches gain; yen surges, intervention suspected
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares rise after Bernstein analyst takes bullish stance

Shares in Apple Inc closed up 2.5% on Monday after a well-known analyst at Bernstein Societe Generale Group upgraded the stock to an "outperform" rating, pointing to the

Apple shares rise after Bernstein analyst takes bullish stance
Business|Finance

Ancora scores in Norfolk Southern proxy fight with Glass Lewis recommendation

Ancora Holdings scored a victory in its battle with Norfolk Southern on Monday when proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis recommended investors in the railway replace its CEO and others with six

Ancora scores in Norfolk Southern proxy fight with Glass Lewis recommendation
Arts|Business|Finance|News|US

Lawsuit over Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' statue is settled

The sculptor who created the "Fearless Girl" statue that promoted gender diversity on Wall Street has settled a lawsuit by a State Street unit seeking to stop

Lawsuit over Wall Street's 'Fearless Girl' statue is settled
Business|Finance

WeWork reaches settlement with creditors, rebuffs Neumann bid

Shared office space provider WeWork announced on Monday a settlement with its junior creditors and a new cash infusion from its senior lenders, moving ahead

WeWork reaches settlement with creditors, rebuffs Neumann bid
News|Business

Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper

Seattle Times publisher and CEO Frank Blethen has announced he will step down at the end of next year, after four decades leading the newspaper his family has owned since 1896

Seattle Times publisher Frank Blethen to step down after 4 decades in charge of family-owned paper
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Meme stocks are roaring again. Yes, again

GameStop and other meme stocks are roaring once again, surging to dizzying heights suddenly and sharply

Meme stocks are roaring again. Yes, again
Americas|Business|Economy|News

Mexico's economy continued weak growth in first quarter, poll shows: Reuters poll

Mexico's economy continued to grow at a weak rate in the first quarter, due largely to a drop in manufacturing and agriculture that was only partially offset by services,

Mexico's economy continued weak growth in first quarter, poll shows: Reuters poll
Americas|Business|News

Vale, BHP offer $25 billion settlement for Mariana disaster; authorities seek more

Vale, BHP and their joint venture Samarco have presented Brazilian authorities with a settlement proposal related to

Vale, BHP offer $25 billion settlement for Mariana disaster; authorities seek more
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Coca-Cola gears up for IPO of $8 billion African bottling arm, Bloomberg reports

Coca-Cola is gearing up for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its African bottling business as soon as next year, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with

Coca-Cola gears up for IPO of $8 billion African bottling arm, Bloomberg reports
Business|Europe|Finance|US

Turkish grocery delivery company Getir pulls out of Europe, U.S

Turkish delivery company Getir will withdraw from its remaining European and U.S. markets to focus on its main home market, it said on Monday, marking an abrupt

Turkish grocery delivery company Getir pulls out of Europe, U.S
Business|Economy|Europe

Russia says taking control of Ariston unit is response to Western hostilities

The transfer of the Russian subsidiary of Italian water heating firm Ariston to management by a Gazprom entity was a response to the "hostile actions" of Western countries, the

Russia says taking control of Ariston unit is response to Western hostilities
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

L'Occitane's billionaire owner close to possible $7 billion buyout bid, Bloomberg reports

The billionaire owner of L'Occitane International is close to making a proposal to take the French skincare firm private as early as Monday in a deal that could value it at about $7 billion

L'Occitane's billionaire owner close to possible $7 billion buyout bid, Bloomberg reports
Asia|Business|Finance

Insurer AIA's Q1 new business value rises 31%, announces $2 billion buyback

Hong Kong-based insurer AIA Group on Monday posted a 31% rise in its first-quarter value of new business (VONB) on a constant exchange currency basis helped by strong performance across

Insurer AIA's Q1 new business value rises 31%, announces $2 billion buyback
Australia|Business|Entertainment

Star Entertainment chair David Foster latest to depart amid Sydney casino inquiry

Star Entertainment said on Monday Chairman David Foster has stepped down just more than a year into the role, adding to an exodus of senior management at the beleaguered Australian casino

Star Entertainment chair David Foster latest to depart amid Sydney casino inquiry
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Vivendi says feasibility study for planned split is in progress, Q1 sales soar

French media conglomerate Vivendi said a feasibility study for its planned split into four separate businesses was progressing, as it posted a nearly 87% jump in first quarter sales on

Vivendi says feasibility study for planned split is in progress, Q1 sales soar
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Blackstone beats Concord with $1.6 billion bid for Hipgnosis Songs

Blackstone has agreed to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund for about $1.57 billion, trumping an offer from Concord for the music rights owner of artists such as Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers

Blackstone beats Concord with $1.6 billion bid for Hipgnosis Songs
Business|News

Arthur Irving, who grew his family's oil business and was one of Canada's richest men, dies at 93

Canadian billionaire Arthur L

Arthur Irving, who grew his family's oil business and was one of Canada's richest men, dies at 93
Asia|Business|Technology

South Korea to consult Naver, after report firm faces Japan pressure to divest stake

South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to

South Korea to consult Naver, after report firm faces Japan pressure to divest stake
Business|Finance|US

L3Harris cuts 5% workforce in cost-saving measure

U.S. defense contractor L3Harris cut 5% of its workforce earlier this month in a bid to streamline its business and save costs, CEO Chris Kubasik said in a post-earnings conference call on

L3Harris cuts 5% workforce in cost-saving measure
Business|Technology

Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site

Boeing said on Friday that it has closed a deal with aero supplier GKN Aerospace and its parent company Melrose Industries for a plant in St. Louis.

Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site
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Fitch downgrades Boeing's outlook to 'negative' on production, cashflow challenges

Fitch Ratings downgraded outlook on Boeing to "negative" from "stable" on Friday, amid a fallout from safety crisis impacting the U.S. planemaker's production and cashflow.

Fitch downgrades Boeing's outlook to 'negative' on production, cashflow challenges
Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Phillips 66 misses first-quarter profit estimates on weaker margins

Oil refiner Phillips 66 reported a first-quarter earnings miss on Friday, as seasonal maintenance and a renewable fuels conversion project at its Rodeo,

Phillips 66 misses first-quarter profit estimates on weaker margins
Business|Finance|Food

Exclusive-General Mills explores sale of $2 billion-plus yogurt business in North America, sources say

General Mills, the maker of Cocoa Puffs and Cheerios breakfast cereals, is exploring a sale of its North America yogurt business including its popular

Exclusive-General Mills explores sale of $2 billion-plus yogurt business in North America, sources say
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US Labor Department corrects productivity data from 2019 through 2023

The U.S.

US Labor Department corrects productivity data from 2019 through 2023
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TotalEnergies looking at primary listing in New York, says CEO

French oil major TotalEnergies is "seriously" looking at a possible listing in New York, Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanne told analysts on Friday, to move closer to a majority of U.S.

TotalEnergies looking at primary listing in New York, says CEO
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Thoma Bravo to buy UK's Darktrace for around $5.3 billion

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to buy Britain's Darktrace for $5.32 billion in cash on Friday, saying it would use its software expertise to drive growth at

Thoma Bravo to buy UK's Darktrace for around $5.3 billion
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Chevron posts Q1 profit beat with oil production gains

Oil giant Chevron Corp beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday as higher production volumes in the U.S. helped offset a hit from weak natural

Chevron posts Q1 profit beat with oil production gains
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Electrolux Q1 loss nearly triples on weak demand but beats expectations

Electrolux's operating loss nearly tripled in the first quarter on weak demand and poor performance in North America, but the loss was smaller than expected as

Electrolux Q1 loss nearly triples on weak demand but beats expectations
Business|Europe|Travel

Airport operator ADP Q1 revenue boosted by post-pandemic travel boom

French airport group ADP reported on Friday a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter revenue, benefiting from the post-pandemic holiday boom and as travellers splashed

Airport operator ADP Q1 revenue boosted by post-pandemic travel boom
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Amundi's Q1 inflows beat expectations on Asian JV contribution

Amundi, Europe's biggest fund manager, posted better-than-expected first-quarter inflows on Friday thanks to its joint ventures in Asia and continued appetite for risk-averse

Amundi's Q1 inflows beat expectations on Asian JV contribution
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Walmart's longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from board

Walmart said on Thursday that Rob Walton, the longest serving member on its board and eldest son of founder Sam Walton, would retire from his position of the big-box

Walmart's longest-serving director Rob Walton to retire from board
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Rampup costs weigh on Q1 but Airbus hikes A350 output goal

Airbus posted weaker-than-expected first-quarter operating profit and cashflow as it hires more staff to prepare for rising demand, but reaffirmed its financial goals for 2024 despite

Rampup costs weigh on Q1 but Airbus hikes A350 output goal
Business|Europe|Technology

Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users

Apple has rejected Spotify's new version of its iOS app with in-app pricing information for users in the European Union, the audio streaming firm said on Thursday.

Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users
Business|Economy|Finance

Top Tellurian executives poised for big payday if LNG plant goes ahead

Top executives of U.S. liquefied natural gas developer Tellurian Inc could earn tens of millions of dollars if its proposed Driftwood LNG plant gets a green light, or if company is sold, a

Top Tellurian executives poised for big payday if LNG plant goes ahead
Business|Finance

S&P slashes Boeing credit outlook as rating hovers above junk status

Boeing's credit rating faced pressure for a second time this week as S&P brought the company one step closer to a junk rating on Thursday after a

S&P slashes Boeing credit outlook as rating hovers above junk status
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Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash

Target confirmed that it won’t be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received a backlash last year for its assortment

Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
Africa|Economy|Finance

South African rand strengthens after producer inflation data

The South African rand rose on Thursday, after monthly domestic producer inflation came in as expected.

South African rand strengthens after producer inflation data
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Anglo American share spike before bid raises questions about leaks

Anglo American's London-listed shares spiked in late UK trade on Wednesday, hours before the miner announced a $39 billion bid by

Anglo American share spike before bid raises questions about leaks
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea stresses need for fair treatment for Line chat app operator Naver

South Korea has vowed to protect its companies operating in other markets after Japanese regulators told LY Corp., which runs the popular chat app Line, to reduce its dependence on Naver, the Korean partner in the venture

South Korea stresses need for fair treatment for Line chat app operator Naver
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US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall

The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, pointing to still tight labor market conditions.

US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fall
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Mexican cement maker Cemex's Q1 profit climbs despite dip in volumes

Mexican cement maker Cemex reported a 13% increase in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, bolstered by lower taxes and less exposure to

Mexican cement maker Cemex's Q1 profit climbs despite dip in volumes
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials, industrials gain

Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, driven by gains in financial and industrial stocks.

Sri Lankan shares end higher as financials, industrials gain
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Hipgnosis' bidding war intensifies as Concord hikes offer for Shakira music owner

Shares of Hipgnosis Songs Fund climbed on Thursday after Apollo-backed Concord outbid a proposal by private equity giant Blackstone, launching a bidding war for the owner of music rights of

Hipgnosis' bidding war intensifies as Concord hikes offer for Shakira music owner
Business|Finance|Technology

Axiata, Sinar Mas closer to $3.5 billion telco merger in Indonesia, Bloomberg reports

Malaysian conglomerate Axiata Group and Indonesian group PT Sinar Mas are going ahead with plans to merge their telecom operations in Indonesia to create a $3.5 billion entity, Bloomberg

Axiata, Sinar Mas closer to $3.5 billion telco merger in Indonesia, Bloomberg reports
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund

Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S. The Japanese entertainment company behind the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, said Friday that all of its shares in Phoenix Resort Co., which operates Seagaia in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, will be sold to Fortress

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Honeywell's first-quarter results beat on aviation strength

Honeywell beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter results on Thursday as strength in its aviation business offset a slowdown in the company's industrial and building automation units.

Honeywell's first-quarter results beat on aviation strength
Asia|Business|Technology

China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate

China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names showing off their latest electric vehicles (EVs

China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate
Business|Finance|Food

Keurig Dr Pepper reports upbeat Q1 on steady demand, price hikes

Beverage maker Keurig Dr Pepper beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales and profit on Thursday, helped by steady demand for its high-priced sodas and tonic water.

Keurig Dr Pepper reports upbeat Q1 on steady demand, price hikes
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

IBM falls as enterprise-spending constraints choke consulting demand

Shares of International Business Machines fell more than 8% in premarket trading on Thursday, as its consulting business faces pressure from enterprises tightening their budgets to cope

IBM falls as enterprise-spending constraints choke consulting demand
Asia|Business|Technology

LG Display returns to quarterly loss on drop in off-season demand

South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display returned to an operating loss in the first quarter, hit by weakening demand for large display panels for TVs and small panels

LG Display returns to quarterly loss on drop in off-season demand
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

New BASF CEO greeted with drop in Q1 earnings

Germany's BASF began the year with a drop in sales and adjusted earnings, giving the chemical maker's new CEO plenty to tackle as he takes the

New BASF CEO greeted with drop in Q1 earnings
Business|Europe|Technology

STMicro cuts FY revenue outlook as softer car demand weighs

European chipmaker STMicroelectronics on Thursday lowered its full-year sales guidance, the latest semiconductor company to struggle with weakening demand from carmakers and

STMicro cuts FY revenue outlook as softer car demand weighs
Asia|Business|Finance

3 South Korean budget airlines still in race for Asiana cargo unit, sources say

Three South Korean low-cost carriers are currently in the race to buy Asiana Airlines' cargo business, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

3 South Korean budget airlines still in race for Asiana cargo unit, sources say
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Retailer Walmex's quarterly profit jumps on more stores, higher wages

Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit posted a 14.4% year-on-year rise in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday, fueled by strong sales across its markets which it

Retailer Walmex's quarterly profit jumps on more stores, higher wages
Business|Finance|Technology

Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally, and would be accelerating its entry into

Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth
Business|Finance|Technology

LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Thursday it plans to minimise capital expenditure this year due to slowing global

LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand
Business|Finance|Technology

VinFast chief plans to invest $1 billion more from his fortune in EV maker

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong said on Thursday he planned to invest $1 billion more from his own fortune into Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle (EV) maker

VinFast chief plans to invest $1 billion more from his fortune in EV maker
Business|Finance|Food|US

Chipotle lifts annual sales forecast as customer traffic holds up despite uncertainties

Chipotle Mexican Grill raised its full-year sales forecast on Wednesday, on the back of resilient demand for its burritos and rice bowls despite higher menu prices.

Chipotle lifts annual sales forecast as customer traffic holds up despite uncertainties
Business|Technology|US

Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline

Boeing on Wednesday reported its first quarterly revenue drop in seven quarters, but the U.S. planemaker beat analyst expectations that were

Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla shareholder seeks to bar Musk from dodging from Delaware pay ruling

A Tesla investor who successfully sued to void CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package asked a Delaware judge on Wednesday to prevent the

Tesla shareholder seeks to bar Musk from dodging from Delaware pay ruling
Business|News|Technology|World

German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China

Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against industrial espionage by Beijing, warning them not to be

German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Tepid US core capital goods orders point to weak business equipment spending

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased moderately in March and data for the prior month was revised lower, suggesting that business

Tepid US core capital goods orders point to weak business equipment spending
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla expects to book over $350 million in costs for layoffs

Tesla expects to book more than $350 million in costs in the current quarter for the mass layoffs it began last week, the automaker disclosed on Wednesday, as it shifts focus to more

Tesla expects to book over $350 million in costs for layoffs
Asia|Business|News|Technology

JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft

Japan Airlines will continue using both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, President Mitsuko Tottori said on Wednesday.

JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Business|Economy|Europe

UK manufacturers more optimistic despite dip in orders, CBI survey shows

Optimism among British manufacturers rose to its highest since July 2021 this month, despite a drop in orders, the Confederation of British Industry said on

UK manufacturers more optimistic despite dip in orders, CBI survey shows
Business|Technology

Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options

A federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, despite a court order seeking to create more ways for consumers to pay for digital services

Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options
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Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break

Georgia lawmakers vowed they were going to rein in tax breaks for businesses this year, but their efforts came to nothing

Georgia lawmakers vowed to restrain tax breaks. But the governor's veto saved a data-center break
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Asahi Kasei to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports

Asahi Kasei plans to spend about 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion) to build a battery component factory in Canada, the Nikkei newspaper said on Wednesday.

Asahi Kasei to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports
Business|News|Technology

Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads

Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of iPad Pro and iPad Air next month.

Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads
Business|Finance|Technology

SK Hynix to invest $3.86 billion in DRAM chip production base in South Korea

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to invest 5.3 trillion won ($3.86 billion) to build a chip factory for a new dynamic random access memory (DRAM)

SK Hynix to invest $3.86 billion in DRAM chip production base in South Korea
Business|Technology

Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo

Tesla said on Tuesday that it will use its existing factories to build new and more affordable vehicles as early as late this year, leaving investments in new factories in

Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address supplier's issues

Spirit AeroSystems said Boeing would give it advance payments of $425 million and help it address issues like higher levels of inventory and lower cashflows after the U.S. aviation

Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address supplier's issues
Asia|Business|Finance

Capital A chief Fernandes defers retirement, renews contract for 5 years

Capital A's Tony Fernandes said on Wednesday he has agreed to put aside retirement plans and has signed a new five-year contract to continue as chief executive

Capital A chief Fernandes defers retirement, renews contract for 5 years
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|News|Technology

Analysis-China's EV survival game creates peril - and power

By most measures, the last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market with more losers than winners, driving down prices at the expense of profit and taking the

Analysis-China's EV survival game creates peril - and power
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Mattel's quarterly loss smaller than expected as cost cuts pay off

Mattel posted a smaller-than-expected loss for the first quarter on Tuesday, helped by the Barbie maker's tight leash on costs while demand remains tepid for its toys.

Mattel's quarterly loss smaller than expected as cost cuts pay off
Business|Finance|Technology|US

TI forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates as analog chip demand improves

Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Tuesday, signaling an uptick in demand for its analog semiconductors after a prolonged

TI forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates as analog chip demand improves
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UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows

British employers reached slightly lower pay settlements with staff in the three months to the end of March, although early figures for April suggest they picked up again, an

UK pay settlements edge lower in first quarter, industry survey shows
Business|Economy|News

Bunge-Viterra agriculture merger runs into Canada competition concerns

Canada's Competition Bureau on Tuesday said it found major competition concerns around U.S. grains merchant Bunge's proposed acquisition of Glencore

Bunge-Viterra agriculture merger runs into Canada competition concerns
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal

JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, as Britain's biggest

JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall Street's lull stretches to a 2nd day

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street’s lull stretched into a second day

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after Wall Street's lull stretches to a 2nd day
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Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth

Spotify's quarterly gross profit topped 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) for the first time after it reined in marketing spending, although that meant the

Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth
Economy|Europe

French service sector grows in April but manufacturing weakens, PMI shows

France's dominant services sector expanded in April for the first time in almost a year, helping offset continued weakness in manufacturing, according to a monthly

French service sector grows in April but manufacturing weakens, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

German business activity returns to growth in April, PMI survey shows

Germany's private sector unexpectedly returned to growth in April, driven by a solid rise in activity in the country’s service sector, a preliminary survey showed

German business activity returns to growth in April, PMI survey shows
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Nidec posts unexpected quarterly loss, hit by restructuring costs amid China EV war

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec on Tuesday posted an unexpected operating loss for the January to March quarter, hit by the costs of restructuring steps taken to deal with fierce

Nidec posts unexpected quarterly loss, hit by restructuring costs amid China EV war
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Morning Bid: Eyes on PMIs for rebound signs

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Purchasing Managers Index figures begin a data and corporate results heavy week.

Morning Bid: Eyes on PMIs for rebound signs
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News

India's April business growth at near 14-year high, PMIs show

India's business activity expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 14 years this month thanks to robust demand, according to a survey released on Tuesday that also

India's April business growth at near 14-year high, PMIs show
Business|Finance

Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts can keep Sydney casino licence, regulator says

Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts was found suitable to retain its Sydney casino's licence after nearly three years of intensive remediation, a gambling regulator said on Tuesday.

Blackstone-owned Crown Resorts can keep Sydney casino licence, regulator says
Business|Economy|Finance

Deadline for businesses to apply for their share of massive credit card company settlement looms

A deadline is looming for millions of businesses who may be entitled to a payout in a $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard

Deadline for businesses to apply for their share of massive credit card company settlement looms
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Apparel retailer Express files for US bankruptcy protection, to close over 100 stores

Fashion retailer Express Inc has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States and intends to close more than 100 stores, it said on Monday.

Apparel retailer Express files for US bankruptcy protection, to close over 100 stores
Business|News|Technology|US

Former JetBlue CEO Hayes to lead Airbus in North America

Former JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes has been named as the new head of Airbus' operations in North America, the European planemaker said Monday.

Former JetBlue CEO Hayes to lead Airbus in North America
Business|Technology

Nintendo to announce Switch successor in this fiscal year as profits rise

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's announcement about a successor to its Switch home console is coming sometime before March 2025

Nintendo to announce Switch successor in this fiscal year as profits rise
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|US

New York sues cash advance provider Yellowstone for $1.4 billion, alleges predatory lending

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the cash advance provider Yellowstone Capital for $1.4 billion on Tuesday, saying it ran a large-scale predatory

New York sues cash advance provider Yellowstone for $1.4 billion, alleges predatory lending
Business|Europe

CNH picks Iveco Group's Marx as new chief executive

The holding company of Italy's Agnelli family has overseen a shakeup at the top of two of its major industrial groups, with Scott Wine quitting his post as CEO of farm and construction

CNH picks Iveco Group's Marx as new chief executive
Economy|Finance|News|US

Federal judge sends FedEx contractor's racketeering claim to arbitration

A federal judge on Monday ruled that a small business contracted to deliver packages for FedEx on the California-Oregon border must arbitrate with FedEx over claims it made

Federal judge sends FedEx contractor's racketeering claim to arbitration
Business|Finance|Technology

Synopsys sells software integrity unit for $2.1 billion to PE group

Synopsys said on Monday it would sell its software integrity (SIG) unit to a private-equity group led by Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners in a $2.1 billion deal, as it shifts its

Synopsys sells software integrity unit for $2.1 billion to PE group
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Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz says the company’s leaders should spend more time in stores and focus on coffee drinks as they work to turn around flagging sales

Former Starbucks CEO Schultz says company needs to refocus on coffee as sales struggle
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000

Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each on Friday, days after the first-quarter deliveries of the world's most valuable

Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000
Business|Finance|US

Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel seen preserving Berkshire's culture

When Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, he is expected to preserve the culture at the behemoth even if he does not match

Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel seen preserving Berkshire's culture
Americas|Business|Finance

Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030

Japanese automaker Honda will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030, an executive said on Friday, adding the company aims to develop a

Honda to invest $808 million in Brazil by 2030
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Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that

Europe’s Airbus had established a clear sales lead over Boeing even before the American company encountered more fallout from manufacturing troubles and ongoing safety concerns

Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that
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Berkshire Hathaway event gives good view of Warren Buffett's successor but also raises new questions

This year’s Berkshire Hathaway meeting gave shareholders their best chance yet to hear from the man who will one day take over as CEO when Warren Buffett is gone

Berkshire Hathaway event gives good view of Warren Buffett's successor but also raises new questions
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Warren Buffett's company rejects proposals, but it faces lawsuit over how it handled one last year

Shareholder proposals are usually uneventful at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting, but Warren Buffett and the company are now facing a lawsuit over the way one presenter was treated last year

Warren Buffett's company rejects proposals, but it faces lawsuit over how it handled one last year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Berkshire's profit plunges 64% on portfolio holdings as Buffett sells Apple

Berkshire Hathaway says its first quarter profit plummeted on the paper value of its investments

Berkshire's profit plunges 64% on portfolio holdings as Buffett sells Apple
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks

Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since Russia's full-scale invasion, but some are struggling to fund production and

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nippon Steel delays closing of acquisition of US Steel until late this year after US DOJ request

Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by three months after the U.S. Department of Justice requested more documentation related to the deal

Nippon Steel delays closing of acquisition of US Steel until late this year after US DOJ request
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Coatings maker PPG misses Q1 revenue estimates on lower sales volume

PPG Industries missed first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday due to sluggish demand in its industrial and performance coating businesses.

Coatings maker PPG misses Q1 revenue estimates on lower sales volume
Asia|Business|Finance

South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows

South Korea's LG Electronics has raised $800 million through a dollar bond deal, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.

South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Nissan cuts annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on lower sales

Nissan Motor slashed its annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on Friday, citing lower-than-expected vehicle sales and other factors.

Nissan cuts annual operating profit estimate by 14.5% on lower sales
Business|Finance

Berkshire Hathaway board feels sure Greg Abel is the man to eventually replace Warren Buffett

Everyone knows Warren Buffett’s successor won’t be able to match the legendary investor

Berkshire Hathaway board feels sure Greg Abel is the man to eventually replace Warren Buffett
Business|Entertainment

Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26 billion, AP source says

Sony Pictures and Apollo Global Management have expressed interest in buying Paramount Global for $26 billion

Sony Pictures and private equity firm interested in buying Paramount for $26 billion, AP source says
Business|Economy|Technology|US

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC

The rate of businesses in the U.S. using AI is still relatively small but growing rapidly

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC
Business|Finance

Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down

Peloton is cutting about 400 jobs worldwide as part of a restructuring effort and its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years as the company continues to work on turning around its business

Peloton cutting about 400 jobs worldwide; CEO McCarthy stepping down
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High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why

The Federal Reserve doesn’t appear eager to cut rates.

High interest rates aren’t going away anytime soon – a business economist explains why
Business|Economy|Finance

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but shares fall on cost concerns

DoorDash reported higher-than-expected revenue in the first quarter as strong growth in U.S. grocery orders helped make up for slowing restaurant demand

DoorDash posts better-than-expected Q1 sales but shares fall on cost concerns
Business|Economy|News

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2

Starbucks lowered expectations for its full-year sales and profit after a disastrous quarter that saw a slowdown in store visits across the world

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2
Business|Finance|US

Clorox lifts annual profit forecast on pricing benefits

Clorox Co raised its annual profit forecast on Tuesday after beating quarterly earnings expectations, banking on effects of price hikes taken to offset escalating costs.

Clorox lifts annual profit forecast on pricing benefits
Business|Finance|Health

Lilly rides Mounjaro, Zepbound to better-than-expected 1Q profit despite supply issues

Rapidly climbing sales of the new obesity drug Zepbound and its counterpart for diabetes, Mounjaro, pushed Eli Lilly to a better-than-expected first quarter profit

Lilly rides Mounjaro, Zepbound to better-than-expected 1Q profit despite supply issues
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Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service

Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service after struggling to find success with the offerings

Walmart to close its 51 health centers and virtual care service
Business|Economy|Finance|Food

McDonald's plans to step up deals and marketing to combat slower fast food traffic

McDonald’s plans to step up deals and value messaging to combat slowing sales

McDonald's plans to step up deals and marketing to combat slower fast food traffic
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HSBC CEO Noel Quinn plans to retire

HSBC, Europe’s largest bank, says that CEO Noel Quinn plans to retire after serving nearly five years in the post

HSBC CEO Noel Quinn plans to retire
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Asian stocks follow Wall St tumble. Most markets in the region close for holiday

Asian stocks fall with most of the markets in the region closed for a holiday after U.S. stocks closed out their worst month since September

Stock market today: Asian stocks follow Wall St tumble. Most markets in the region close for holiday
Business|Travel

Insider Q&A: Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy describes the challenges of starting a new carrier

There aren't many newcomers in the airline business

Insider Q&A: Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy describes the challenges of starting a new carrier
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Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms

An Oregon sports bar focusing on and showing only women's athletics has plans to expand across the country through a franchise model

Oregon's Sports Bra, a pub for women's sports fans, plans national expansion as interest booms
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Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year

Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York

Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year
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Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

The CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”

Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
Business|Technology|US

Tesla shares fall as Deutsche Bank flags risks from focus on Robotaxi

Tesla shares fell to their lowest in more than a year on Thursday after Deutsche Bank raised concerns over the electric automaker's increasing focus on its autonomous vehicle products when

Tesla shares fall as Deutsche Bank flags risks from focus on Robotaxi
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Exclusive-Elliott weighs Citgo bid as creditor group eyes Conoco for own offer

Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management is weighing a bid for shares in the parent of oil refiner Citgo Petroleum under a

Exclusive-Elliott weighs Citgo bid as creditor group eyes Conoco for own offer
US

US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says

BIRMINGHAM, Mich.

US auto sector 'whipsawed' by politicians, Ford chairman says
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UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims

UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday a service provided by its Change Healthcare unit was facing an issue receiving batches of medical claims from customers.

UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims
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TSMC set to report 5% rise in first-quarter profit on strong AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the dominant producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 5% rise in first-quarter profit

TSMC set to report 5% rise in first-quarter profit on strong AI chip demand
Business|Europe|Technology

Tesla to lay off 300 temporary workers at German site, Business Insider says

Tesla is planning to lay off 300 temporary workers at its German plant near Berlin as part of plans to cut global staff, Business Insider reported on Wednesday, citing people

Tesla to lay off 300 temporary workers at German site, Business Insider says
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Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 billion India investment during visit, sources say

Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion, mainly for building a new factory, when he visits New Delhi next

Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 billion India investment during visit, sources say
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Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows

Tesla plans to lay off 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, a legally mandated notice showed on Wednesday, as the electric-vehicle maker trims 10% of its workforce.

Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
Business|Technology

Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips

Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series

Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Analysis-Wall Street wants answers from Musk on Tesla's affordable car

Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive April 5 Reuters report that Tesla had

Analysis-Wall Street wants answers from Musk on Tesla's affordable car
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Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate

Alaska Air Group is not concerned about the production rate of Boeing's 737 MAX planes as it is more focused on the quality and safety of the planemaker's jets, a top company

Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate
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US official says IPR infringement still main concern in China

U.S.

US official says IPR infringement still main concern in China
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TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the dominant producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a

TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand
Business|Technology

Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony

Boeing said on Monday it has not found fatigue cracks on in-service 787 jets that have gone through heavy maintenance, as the planemaker defended the twin-aisle aircraft program ahead of a

Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony
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Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia

Apple Inc will look into the possibility of building a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, its CEO said on Wednesday after meeting President Joko Widodo.

Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia
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Analysis-Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount

Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States, as concerns about Chinese demand and Beijing's influence over

Analysis-Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount
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US business inventories pick up in February

U.S. business inventories rose in February amid strong gains at retailers and wholesalers, suggesting that inventory investment could contribute to economic growth in the first

US business inventories pick up in February
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Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock

Shares of Donald Trump's social media company slumped 12% on Monday, extending their string of losses, after the company said in a regulatory filing that it could sell millions of

Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock
Business|Technology

Tesla's senior battery executive exits company

Tesla's senior vice president of powertrain and energy engineering, Drew Baglino, is leaving after 18 years at the auto-maker, he said in a post on social media site X on Monday.

Tesla's senior battery executive exits company
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Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations, sources say

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this

Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations, sources say
Business|Europe|Finance

Tapestry merger with Versace owner Capri gets EU, Japan approval

Coach parent Tapestry's $8.5 billion deal to buy Michael Kors owner Capri Holdings has received regulatory clearance from the European Union and Japan, the companies said on Monday.

Tapestry merger with Versace owner Capri gets EU, Japan approval
Business|Economy

GM plans to move headquarters to different building in Detroit-source

General Motors is moving its headquarters deeper into downtown Detroit after spending more than 20 years in its riverfront home at the Renaissance Center, a person familiar with

GM plans to move headquarters to different building in Detroit-source
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Czech arms maker CSG chief eyes place on global stage

Michal Strnad, who a decade ago became head of CSG, a family defence business, is closing in on buying U.S. ammunitions maker Kinetic Group that will

Czech arms maker CSG chief eyes place on global stage
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'Avengers: Endgame' filmmakers add Amazon executive to studio team

Joe Russo, co-director of "Avengers: Endgame," found a memorable setting to approach the latest hire for the independent studio he founded with his brother.

'Avengers: Endgame' filmmakers add Amazon executive to studio team
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Philippine deals with US, Japan will not affect China's investments, Marcos says

Business deals that the Philippines secured at a summit with Japan and the United States will not affect China's investments in the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippine deals with US, Japan will not affect China's investments, Marcos says
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Hedge fund Barington urges Paramount to scrap talks with Skydance

Hedge fund Barington Capital on Friday urged Paramount Global to scrap its exclusive merger talks with Skydance Media, arguing all

Hedge fund Barington urges Paramount to scrap talks with Skydance
Business

Exclusive-OpenAI's Altman pitches ChatGPT Enterprise to large firms, including some Microsoft customers

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has hosted hundreds of Fortune 500 company executives in San Francisco, New York and London this month where he and

Exclusive-OpenAI's Altman pitches ChatGPT Enterprise to large firms, including some Microsoft customers
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US executive gets UK judgments thrown out after showing hackers swayed his case

An American aviation executive has had British judgments worth more than $4 million against him thrown out after a judge ruled that his legal opponent had covered up its

US executive gets UK judgments thrown out after showing hackers swayed his case
Business|Finance

T.Rowe Price backs Disney directors in boardroom challenge with hedge funds

Mutual fund firm T.

T.Rowe Price backs Disney directors in boardroom challenge with hedge funds
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Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in US by $1,000

Tesla on Monday raised prices for all Model Y cars in the United States by $1,000, according to its website.

Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in US by $1,000
Business|Finance|US

Frontier Airlines overhauls network, turns to premium seats in comeback

U.S. no-frills carrier Frontier Airlines is focusing on growing its network in "high fare" markets like Seattle and Detroit at the expense of its footprint in

Frontier Airlines overhauls network, turns to premium seats in comeback
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California Democrats urge Biden not to scrap chips R&D funding

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Alex Padilla, both Democrats, urged the Biden administration on Monday to reverse its

California Democrats urge Biden not to scrap chips R&D funding
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US pension fund CalPERS votes for Peltz, Rasulo in Disney boardroom fight

The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) said on Friday the U.S. pension fund has voted to elect activist investment firm Trian Fund Management's two director

US pension fund CalPERS votes for Peltz, Rasulo in Disney boardroom fight
Business|Economy|US

UAW membership fell 3.3% in 2023 to 370,000 workers

Membership in the United Auto Workers union fell 3.3% in 2023 to 370,000, its lowest level since 2009, according to a report filed on Friday with the U.S. Labor Department.

UAW membership fell 3.3% in 2023 to 370,000 workers
Business|Technology|US

New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'

The new head of Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the U.S. planemaker faces a "pivotal moment" as it works to boost quality and address significant

New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'
Business|Economy|US

Automakers urge White House to oppose US Steel sale to Cleveland-Cliffs

A group representing major automakers on Friday urged the White House to oppose any effort by steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs to buy rival U.S.

Automakers urge White House to oppose US Steel sale to Cleveland-Cliffs
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

US fourth-quarter growth revised up; weekly jobless claims fall

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the fourth quarter, lifted by strong consumer spending and business investment in nonresidential structures like

US fourth-quarter growth revised up; weekly jobless claims fall
Business|Europe|Technology

French company Valeo to use more Google Cloud AI tools

French car parts maker Valeo said on Thursday it would be using more Google Cloud AI tools at Valeo, highlighting the growing importance of the technology in the cars sector.

French company Valeo to use more Google Cloud AI tools
Business|Entertainment

Fox Entertainment undergoes restructuring, leadership shake-up

Fox Corp on Wednesday announced its entertainment studio will be restructured across three key business segments - entertainment, television and streaming platforms, and worldwide sales

Fox Entertainment undergoes restructuring, leadership shake-up
Business|Europe|Technology

Ford says it will make new SUV in Valencia

Ford is planning to produce a new sports-utility vehicle (SUV) at its plant in Valencia in Spain, the company said on Thursday.

Ford says it will make new SUV in Valencia
Business|Travel

Carnival will not sail through Red Sea in 2024, early next year, CFO says

Cruise operator Carnival said on Wednesday it will probably not be sailing through the Red Sea region for the rest of this year and early next year

Carnival will not sail through Red Sea in 2024, early next year, CFO says
Business|Technology|US

Tesla to give one month driver-assist technology trial for customers

Tesla will give a one-month trial of its driver-assist technology Full Self-Driving (FSD) to existing and new customers in the United States, according to

Tesla to give one month driver-assist technology trial for customers
Business|Finance|US

Phillips 66 explores sale of REX interstate pipeline stake worth over $1 billion, sources say

U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 is exploring a sale of its 25% stake in the Rockies Express Pipeline that it hopes could be worth more than $1 billion, including debt, people

Phillips 66 explores sale of REX interstate pipeline stake worth over $1 billion, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Morning Bid: March markets serene as Q1 peters out

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Investors appear happy to sit on punchy first quarter stock gains as March drifts to quiet finish, with the dollar back under wraps

Morning Bid: March markets serene as Q1 peters out
Business|Health

Johnson & Johnson considers deal to buy Shockwave Medical, WSJ reports

Johnson & Johnson is in talks to buy medical device maker Shockwave Medical, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Johnson & Johnson considers deal to buy Shockwave Medical, WSJ reports
Business|News|US

China's Xi Jinping to meet with American executives on Wednesday, sources say

China's President Xi Jinping will meet with American business leaders in Beijing on Wednesday, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter, in a follow up to his

China's Xi Jinping to meet with American executives on Wednesday, sources say
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China EV giant BYD posts slowest quarterly profit growth in 2 years

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported an 18.6% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, its slowest since the first quarter of 2022, as EV sales lost momentum in the world's

China EV giant BYD posts slowest quarterly profit growth in 2 years
Business|Technology|US

Boeing CEO Calhoun's exit leaves uphill task for successor

Boeing CEO David Calhoun will leave the troubled aircraft maker at the end of the year, leaving a difficult turnaround job to his yet-to-be-named

Boeing CEO Calhoun's exit leaves uphill task for successor
Economy|Finance|US

Activist Elliott has accepted Phillips 66's performance goals -CEO Lashier

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has accepted the performance improvement plan that U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 laid out to boost shareholder

Activist Elliott has accepted Phillips 66's performance goals -CEO Lashier
Business|Economy|News|US

US new home sales unexpectedly fall in February

Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly fell in February, but data for the prior month was revised higher, pointing to underlying strength as a shortage of previously

US new home sales unexpectedly fall in February
Asia|Business|Technology

Nissan targets 1-million-vehicle sales growth over next three years

Nissan Motor said on Monday it would aim to sell 1 million more vehicles globally over the next three years, launching 30 new models by the fiscal year ending in March 2027.

Nissan targets 1-million-vehicle sales growth over next three years