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US economic growth falls short of expectations with 1.6 percent annualized gain
U.S. economic growth dipped below 2 percent during the first quarter for the first time in more than a year and a half, according to a new government reading released Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 1.6 percent ...The Hill - Politics -
Southwest Airlines considers ending open seating as loss widens, revenue falls short
Southwest Airlines Co.’s stock tumbled 9% Thursday after the airline posted a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and revenue that lagged estimates.MarketWatch - Business - Travel -
U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.CBS News - Top stories -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
Thoma Bravo to buy UK-listed Darktrace for £4.3bn
Offer comes less than two years after private equity group held talks about buying cyber security companyFinancial Times - Business -
US economic growth slows; Anglo American shares surge after BHP proposes £31.1bn takeover – as it happened
FTSE 100 hits another record, after buyout offer for Anglo American, while US economy slowed by more than expected in the last quarter. Full story: US growth slows as inflation rises, spooking marketsFull story: BHP moves to buy Anglo American ...The Guardian - World -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
The colonialist overtones of EU’s green trade crusade
Many middle-income countries show reserves of pragmatic tolerance that Europeans do not necessarily deserveFinancial Times - Business -
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solutionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
Ukraine's air defence plea falls short in S Europe
Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ukraine war: Kyiv's plea for Patriots falls short in Greece and Spain
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
Google Parent Alphabet Looks to Continue Revenue Growth
The search giant has reported four straight quarters of accelerating sales growth and been investing in artificial-intelligence technology. Still, Google’s advertising sales last quarter fell short of expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Microsoft’s cloud sales receive a boost from AI
Tech group’s shares up 3% a day after better than expected earnings reportFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
AMC Entertainment Sees Flat Revenue in Despite Fewer Film Releases
The movie-theater chain said the Hollywood writers and actors strikes from last year had dragged on box office returns.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta proves AI hype has its limits
Artificial intelligence is a multibillion-dollar project with no clear timeline for revenuesFinancial Times - Business - Meta -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
Zuckerberg defends Meta’s AI spending spree as shares tumble
Parent of Facebook and Instagram reports better than expected quarterly revenue but raises capex guidanceFinancial Times - Business -
LG Electronics Posts Profit Turnaround on Steady Revenue Growth
The South Korean company saw steady revenue growth at its home-appliance and vehicle-component businesses, and forecasts a gradual recovery in global demand for consumer electronics this year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
LG Electronics Posts Profit Turnaround on Steady Revenue Growth
The South Korean company saw steady revenue growth at its home-appliance and vehicle-component businesses, and forecasts a gradual recovery in global demand for consumer electronics this year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
BNP Paribas bets on investment bank for growth despite bond trading blip
Eurozone’s largest bank forecasts rise in full-year profits and revenues even as interest rates are expected to fallFinancial Times - Business -
South Korea's Economy Posts Stronger-Than-Expected First-Quarter Growth
Asia’s fourth-largest economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter on improving private consumption, construction increases and steady exports.The Wall Street Journal - World - South Korea -
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations
Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.CNBC - Business -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
AbbVie’s first-quarter results top expectations as arthritis drugs fuel growth
AbbVie on Friday reported first-quarter results that beat expectations even as sales of its blockbuster autoimmune drug Humira continued to fall.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump Media CEO renews assault on ‘DJT’ short sellers — but the math doesn’t add up
Former President Donald Trump’s media company is waging war on short sellers, but data show they cannot be blamed for the stock’s volatility.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
ByteDance says it won't sell TikTok business in US
TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, said it will not sell the popular video sharing app to continue its business in the U.S., despite facing a potential ban under a law President Biden signed Wednesday. The bill, included in a foreign ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Chinese EV start-ups Nio and Xpeng turn to the mass market for growth
Chinese electric car start-ups Nio and Xpeng are turning to a lower-priced segment of the market with plans to release newly-branded cars this year.CNBC - Business -
How This Small Business Hit $1 Million in Revenue With a Simple Service: Kids' Gym Class
Hiveclass was founded by parents who wanted to get kids excited about exercise.Inc. - Business -
Snap shares soar 23% as company beats on earnings, shows strong revenue growth
Snap reported first-quarter results that beat analysts' estimatesCNBC - Business -
Battery storage costs could fall up to 40 percent by 2030: IEA
A steep decline in battery costs will be the primary driver in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the years ahead, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected. Battery costs have declined more than 90 percent in about a ...The Hill - Politics -
A justifiable ban on US non-compete clauses
There are other ways of retaining key workers and protecting trade secretsFinancial Times - World -
Unilever backed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected revenue for the first-quarter on higher volumes.
Unilever backed its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected revenue for the first-quarter on higher volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Snap shares rocket 28% after company reports unexpected profit, better-than-expected revenue
Snap shares soared on Friday after the company provided uplifting results, suggesting its online ad business is getting back on track.CNBC - Business -
NFL Draft Latest: Caleb Williams to Bears, record six QBs taken in first 12 picks
The Chicago Bears picked USC quarterback Caleb Williams to open the 2024 NFL draft, the first of six QBs in the top 12 picksABC News - Sports - NFL -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Merck’s first-quarter results beat expectations amid healthy vaccine-sales growth
Merck on Thursday reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations amid strong sales of vaccines and cancer drug Keytruda.MarketWatch - Business -
Biden campaign will continue to use TikTok despite divest-or-ban law
US president’s campaign has posted on Chinese-owned video app in attempt to appeal to younger votersFinancial Times - World - Joe Biden -
Biden campaign will continue to use TikTok despite divest-or-ban law
US president’s campaign has posted on Chinese-owned video app in attempt to appeal to younger votersFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden