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BYD, Chinese EV Peers Post Record Sales for December

Chinese electric-vehicle makers have benefited from a government trade-in program in the world’s largest market for EVs.

Jan. 1 - Business

Justin Baldoni Sues New York Times, Escalating Feud Involving 'It Ends With Us' Co-Star Blake Lively

A recent Times article detailed an alleged smear campaign involving film’s director and his publicists.

Dec. 31 - Business

Burberry Sees Positive Signs as Turnaround Plan Continues

The company upgraded its earnings outlook as sales returned to growth in the Americas, saying efforts to revamp its brand showed positive signs over the key holiday period.

6d - Business

U.K. Firms Face Increased Financial Distress, Study Says

British business is set for a tough year, with a worrying surge in the number of firms entering “critical” financial distress in the final quarter of 2024, according to consultancy Begbies Traynor.

6d - Business

Woodside Energy Remains Uninterested in Upstream U.S. Gas Position

Woodside CEO Meg O’Neill said the company is taking part in discussions with parties interested in taking a stake in the development.

Jan. 21 - Business

EU New Car Registrations Rose in 2024, Driven by Spain

Car registrations in the EU—a reflection of sales—edged higher last year after Spain and France drove growth in December.

Jan. 21 - Business

The Playlist Power Broker Who Makes or Breaks New Artists

Spotify is known for its algorithmic recommendations, but Sulinna Ong brings a human touch to finding new hits.

Jan. 17 - Business

GeoPark, Repsol Agree to End Previously Inked Deal After Rights Exercised

Repsol in November signed a deal to sell upstream assets in Colombia to Latin American oil-and-gas explorer GeoPark for $530 million.

Jan. 14 - Business

Google Comes Under U.K. Investigation Over Search Services

It will be the first investigation under a new digital markets competition regime that could force the company to change its conduct.

Jan. 14 - Business

Persimmon Profit Seen at Upper End of Views

The house builder said its 2024 private sales rate was ahead of last year’s and that underlying pretax profit will be at the higher end of expectations.

Jan. 14 - Business

Norwegian Air Cuts Guidance on Weaker Domestic Currency

Norwegian Air Shuttle cut its full-year earnings guidance as it expects costs to increase due to a weakening of the Norwegian krone against the U.S. dollar during the fourth quarter.

Jan. 13 - Business

The CEOs Who Are Tearing Up the Policies Trump Hates

Companies seeking to benefit from campaign promises to cut regulations and taxes are ditching diversity and climate initiatives; ‘EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND!!!’

Jan. 9 - Business

Stryker to Acquire Inari Medical in Deal Valued at $4.9 Billion

Inari makes mechanical thrombectomy solutions designed to treat peripheral vascular diseases. Stryker said the deal would be complementary to its neurovascular business.

Jan. 6 - Business

Alibaba to Sell Stake in Chinese Hypermarket Operator

Alibaba Group has agreed to sell its shares in Sun Art Retail in a $1.7 billion deal, the latest divestment as part of efforts to focus on its core e-commerce business.

Jan. 1 - Business

Rolls-Royce Strikes Contract to Supply Nuclear Reactors for U.K. Submarines

Rolls-Royce will manufacture nuclear reactors to power new U.K. submarines under a contract valued approximately at $11.1 billion.

6d - Business

Givaudan Reports Profit Rise, Expects to Exceed Five-Year Sales Target

The flavor-and-fragrance company said full-year net profit for 2024 rose 22% to $1.2 billion, beating analyst expectations.

6d - Business

CEOs Launch War Rooms, Hotlines to Cope With Trump's Order Blitz

Executive orders bring promised changes and surprising risks for business leaders.

Jan. 21 - Business

Olam Set to Announce Sale of Agribusiness Unit to Saudi Arabia Firm, Sources Say

Singapore-based Olam Group is close to announcing a deal to sell the remainder of its stake in its agricultural products business to the state-owned Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment ...

Jan. 21 - Business

Suess Microtec Shares Soar After Forecast-Beating Results

Shares in the German chip-equipment supplier surged after it reported full-year results that exceeded guidance, boosted by AI’s growing momentum.

Jan. 17 - Business

MSNBC President Rashida Jones Departing as Cable Network Prepares for Comcast Spinoff

Jones helped MSNBC surpass CNN in ratings, though viewership has dropped since the election.

Jan. 14 - Business

Ocado Retail Revenue Soars

Ocado said revenue from Ocado Retail, its joint venture co-owned with Marks & Spencer grew sharply, driven by improved volumes and a record Christmas performance.

Jan. 14 - Business

London's Heathrow Had Record 2024

Passenger traffic hit a record in 2024, helped by a bumper December and holiday travel season, with 3 million more passengers than in the previous record of year of 2019.

Jan. 13 - Business

Americans Are Tipping Less Than They Have in Years

Frustration with rising menu prices and ubiquitous tip prompts lead to a six-year low.

Jan. 9 - Business

Ulta Names Steelman CEO, Kimbell to Retire

Ulta Beauty has named Kecia Steelman as its chief executive, succeeding David Kimbell, as the company aims to reaccelerate its growth amid a global slowdown in the beauty market.

Jan. 6 - Business

Green-Energy Firms' Pitch to Trump: You're Going to Need a Lot of Power

Instead of touting projects as “clean and affordable,” renewables firms are highlighting their projects’ ability to meet energy needs.

Jan. 1 - Business

Hawaiian Electric Agrees to Sell Bank Unit After Wildfire Settlement

The deal could help the company as it resolves a nearly $2 billion settlement related to the Maui wildfires.

Dec. 31 - Business

China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire

The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.

6d - Business

Warburg Pincus, CVC Among Bidders in Fray for Philippines' Largest Private Hospital

Private-equity firms are among several bidders vying for a stake in the largest private hospital in the Philippines in a deal that could value the business at around $3.0 billion, people familiar ...

6d - Business

Netflix Raises Prices Across Plans, Reports Record Jump in New Subscribers

The lowest-price, ad-supported option for the streaming service will cost $7.99 a month, an increase of $1.

Jan. 21 - Business

Country Garden Shares Rise After Monthslong Suspension

Shares in the company, once one of China’s largest developers, rose on the resumption of trade after it pledged to reach a debt-restructuring deal with creditors.

Jan. 21 - Business

BHP's Copper, Iron Ore Output Rose in Second Quarter

The mining giant posted a sharp rise in second-quarter copper production thanks to a jump in output at Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine.

Jan. 20 - Business

Swissquote Expects Results To Beat Views on Crypto Demand

The online bank said its results for 2024 should exceed market expectations as it was boosted by cryptocurrency trading.

Jan. 17 - Business

Brown-Forman to Cut 12% of Workforce in Restructuring

Brown-Forman named new executives and said it will cut about 12% of its global workforce, or roughly 648 jobs, as it undergoes a restructuring aimed to position the company for growth amid a choppy ...

Jan. 14 - Business

Malibu's Famous Fish Shack Is Gone. Its Owners Aren't Sure They Can Rebuild.

The Reel Inn was destroyed after more than 30 years in Malibu. Such small independent businesses have a more difficult time than others bouncing back from natural disasters.

Jan. 13 - Business

Porsche Expects Challenges to Continue as Car Deliveries Fell in China

The carmaker reported a drop in 2024 car deliveries with weakness in China offsetting growth in other markets, and said the year ahead is likely to remain tough.

Jan. 13 - Business