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Shipping giant Maersk's shares jump 9% on profit beat despite trade uncertainty
"At a time of very high microeconomic uncertainties, we were able to be sufficiently agile," Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc told CNBC's "Squawk Box Europe."CNBC - 4h -
AstraZeneca reports 38% jump in pre-tax profits to $8.7bn
Firm reports leap in profits amid strong sales of cancer, lung and immunology treatments a week after pulling plug on Merseyside investment. AstraZeneca has reported a jump in annual profits ...The Guardian - 7h -
Novo Nordisk shares rise on fourth-quarter profit beat, Wegovy sales jump
Danish pharmaceutical behemoth Novo Nordisk reported better-than-expected net profit in the fourth quarter, amid soaring demand for its Wegovy obesity drugs.CNBC - 22h -
Failed AstraZeneca deal is no way to sell Labour’s pro-growth ambitions
On supercomputers and life sciences, listening to Treasury naysayers risks letting work and political capital slip awayFinancial Times - 1d -
AMD reports profit beat, but misses on data center revenue
AMD reported better-than-expected results on Tuesday, but data center revenue trailed analysts' estimatesCNBC - 1d -
Spotify shares pop 13% after company reports first profitable year
The music streaming company said it paid a record $10 billion in royalties to the music industry in 2024.CNBC - 1d -
Government hits back in AstraZeneca funding row
The firm scrapped its £450m investment despite the government's offer of support, the government says.BBC News - 2d -
Global game investment rose 38% to $4.3B in 2024 | Hiro Capital
Global games investment rose 38% from $3.1 billion to $4.3 billion in 2024, according to a report by game venture capital firm Hiro Capital.VentureBeat - 3d -
'AstraZeneca ditches vaccine plant' and Trump's EU tariff threat
A decision to scrap a £450m vaccine plant in the UK and fears of a global trade war lead the papers.BBC News - 5d -
Blow for Reeves as AstraZeneca ditches £450m investment in UK vaccine plant
The drugs giant blames "protracted" talks with the government as well as differences over funding.BBC News - 5d -
AstraZeneca ditches plan to build £450mn UK vaccine plant
Decision is a blow to Starmer’s government after setting out pro-growth pitch to investorsFinancial Times - 5d -
AstraZeneca cancels £450m Liverpool investment, blaming UK government funding cuts – as it happened
Pharmaceutical company says that it will not go ahead with investment at Speke, near Liverpool. Donald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico , ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tesla reports $600 million bitcoin profit jump after digital assets rule change
A recent change in the rules for how companies account for digital assets led Tesla to report a $600 million mark-to-market gain.CNBC - Jan. 30 -
Tesla’s Fourth-Quarter Earnings Report Sharp Drop in Profit
The electric car company run by Elon Musk is facing increasing competition, but investors have focused mostly on the prospects for Tesla’s self-driving technology.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Microsoft reports 10% quarterly profit growth as it works to show AI investments paying off
Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday that its profit for the October-December quarter grew 10% from the same time last year as it works to capitalize on the huge amounts of money it has spent to advance ...ABC News - Jan. 29 -
Hamilton crashes Ferrari in pre-season testing
Lewis Hamilton is unhurt after crashing his Ferrari during the Formula 1 team's pre-season testing programme in Spain.BBC News - Jan. 29 -
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund reports record $222 billion annual profit on tech rally
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund reported its full-year earnings on Wednesday.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
38 Injured After ‘Unexpected Aircraft Movement’ on a United Flight
The authorities in Nigeria said that the United Airlines plane had to return to Lagos after the episode. Six people were treated at a hospital, officials said.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
China PMI surprises as factory activity contracts in January; December industrial profits jump
The official purchasing managers' index for January came in at 49.1, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday showed.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
Ladies and Gentlemen, 38 Key Musical Moments on ‘S.N.L.’
As the show celebrates its 50th season, look back at some of its most fiery, shocking and groundbreaking performances.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
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.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
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.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
Adidas Exceeds Profit Guidance After Sales Jump in Fourth Quarter
The German sporting-goods company said its operating profit climbed to €1.34 billion last year from €268 million in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
Trump dances to 'YMCA' with Village People at pre-inaugural victory rally
The song became the improbable signature soundtrack at Trump's campaign rallies.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Prince William and a Very Special Pre-Game Drink
The Prince of Wales joined fellow Aston Villa fans for a pint before their trip to Everton. Here’s what happened.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Dustin Wolf made 38 saves in the Flames' victory over the Jets
Dustin Wolf made 38 saves, Blake Coleman had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Saturday nightABC News - Jan. 18 -
At 38, Monfils stuns Fritz to make Aussie final 16
Gael Monfils rallied from a set down to claim a thrilling 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over American Taylor Fritz in a third-round match at the Australian Open.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Nvidia supplier Taiwan Semi reports profit surge. AI capacity is ‘very tight,’ CEO says.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a stronger-than-expected profit and said artificial intelligence demand will help offset a typically weak period for smartphone sales.MarketWatch - Jan. 16 -
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JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits
The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
As Delta Reports Profits, Airlines Are Optimistic About 2025
The industry is enjoying a strong demand for tickets and rising profits, but it remains vulnerable to unexpected problems like a recession or a surge in inflation.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Monfils, 38, oldest to win ATP title, passing Federer
French veteran Gael Monfils, at 38 years and 132 days, became the oldest player to win an ATP Tour title after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 6-4 in Auckland on Saturday.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Maher on Trump’s second term: ‘I’m not gonna pre-hate anything’
Comedian Bill Maher declared, with the second Trump administration set to enter the White House later this month, he is not “gonna pre-hate anything,” saying in an interview that he will “hope for ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Treasury yields jump after US jobs report smashes expectations
Bank of America says ‘gangbusters’ figures will dash hopes for further Federal Reserve rate cutsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Emma Raducanu bitten by jumping ants
Emma Raducanu has become the latest victim of Australia’s famously hostile wildlife – although it was not spiders or snakes in her case, but rather “jumping ants”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10 -
UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite
Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says
Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Biden Says He’s Considering Pre-emptive Pardons For Trump’s Potential Targets
The president hasn’t yet decided what he will do, he said, acknowledging that the makeup of Trump’s new administration could influence his decision.The New York Times - Jan. 8
