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Alphabet shares rise on earnings beats boosted by cloud revenue
Google parent Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings that beat on top and bottom lines.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Microsoft Cloud revenue rises on AI boom but softer outlook weighs on shares
Warnings of slowing Azure growth and rising data centre costs damp initial optimism on tech giant’s quarterly earningsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Microsoft Shares Slip as Forecast Sparks Concern About AI and Cloud Revenue
The company’s projection points to less growth than anticipated, causing concern about the payoff for its massive AI investment.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
‘Cloud-milking’: the zero-energy technique keeping young trees alive
The project that began in the Canary Islands mimics the way leaves capture water droplets from fog in order to produce water. They call it cloud milking, a zero-energy technique to extract water ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Silicon Valley super-spenders leave too much in the cloud
Amazon, like its peers, is fuzzy on its investment plans, and the potential paybackBusiness - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why
Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
National Retail Federation predicts record 2024 holiday sales
Holiday sales are poised to set a new record in 2024 and could increase by as much as 3.5 percent from 2023, the National Retail Federation (NRF) announced Tuesday. The NRF forecasts holiday retail ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season
The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Beyond to Make Physical Retail Comeback With Investment in The Container Store
Beyond is investing $40 million in The Container Store, providing the struggling retail chain a financial lifeline while returning some Bed Bath & Beyond products back to physical retail locations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since July after retail-sales, jobless data point to strong economy
U.S. government debt sold off on Thursday, sending Treasury yields up from their lowest levels in almost two weeks, after data on retail sales and jobless claims pointed to ongoing strength in the ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
IMF chief warns of ‘unforgiving’ debt backdrop and low growth
Kristalina Georgieva says governments’ reluctance to rein in spending heightens public finances challengeBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Iran foreign minister visits Egypt as leaders try to contain regional war
Middle East officials step up diplomatic effort as Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in strike on GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy
A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.Business - The New York Times - October 17 -
China reports better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production data
The data comes after a flurry of recent announcements from authorities as Beijing seeks to boost consumption and support its flagging real estate sector.Business - CNBC - October 18 -
Hizbollah warns of escalation in Israel conflict after Yahya Sinwar killing
Threat from Lebanese militant group follows death of Hamas leader in firefight in GazaBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
British retail sales beat forecasts to rise for third straight month
Tech purchases fuel unexpected growth of 0.3%Business - Financial Times - October 18 -
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Winnebago’s stock rocked by a big profit miss, due to ‘sluggish’ retail demand
Winnebago’s stock sinks after a big profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter, which offset a revenue beat.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays
Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels
Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.Business - Inc. - October 23 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list
Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Prop 36 supporters say it will combat California's retail theft. Here's what to know.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
‘DJT’ stock has seen ‘aggressive’ selling by retail investors leading into election
During Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign for president, investors have used shares of Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. as a way to bet on the outcome of the election. But with just a few days to go ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easingBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Netflix Shares Rise on Subscriber Growth
The popular streaming platform forecast higher customer sign-up rates for December as its ad-supported service drew new viewers.Business - Inc. - October 18
