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China's biggest shopping event of the year exceeds low expectations
The Singles' Day shopping festival saw consumers spend more than expected in what's otherwise been a tepid retail environment, consulting executives said.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Entain Raises Full-Year Guidance After Results Exceed Expectations
Ladbrokes owner Entain raised its full-year guidance and reported third-quarter results that exceeded its own expectations, helped by growth in the U.S.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
China's property market is expected to stabilize in 2025 — but stay subdued for years
China's struggling real estate sector may not start turning around until the second half of next year, even with the latest stimulus measures, analysts predict.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Traders expect calm response to U.K. budget after event caused turmoil two years ago
The bar is set very high for calamitous British budgetsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Humana’s earnings boosted as Medicare Advantage membership exceeds expectations
The health insurer’s profit and revenue top estimates, while its stock is on track for its biggest one-day gain in more than a year.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Georgia election a tight race as both parties exceed expectations
NBC News' Tom Llamas reports on the numbers in Georgia, noting that both parties are exceeding expectations, making the outcome highly uncertain. He highlights that the current figures are ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
World still on track to exceed warming of 1.5C this year, EU agency says
The data comes as experts fear Donald Trump will deliver on his promise to pull the US out of the Paris AgreementWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
2024 likely to be hottest year on record, first to exceed Paris agreement threshold
This year will likely be the warmest ever recorded, the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a statement Thursday. In its announcement, Copernicus noted that last month was ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
McDonald's is the latest battlefield in a campaign fight to reach low-wage voters
Donald Trump’s campaign event Sunday at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania highlighted his battle with Kamala Harris to court a coveted group of working-class voters who have the potential to decide the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit
Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to LebanonWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Views of China hit new low: Survey
Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Numbers Do Lie: Baker Mayfield leads the league in TD passes ... for now
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don investigates some of the league's most deceiving stats heading into Week 9.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
The family shop saying goodbye after 64 years
The Hartley family has watched the world from behind the counter of their store since 1960.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Discounters Like Burlington, T.J. Maxx Expected to Win Holiday-Shopping Wars
Investors can expect a bleak outlook for department stores that have struggled to provide consumers with the value they’re looking for, but discounters such as T.J. Maxx, Ross Dress for Less and ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
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Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year-low, CDC reports
American teen tobacco use has fallen to a 25-year-low, according to new data analyzed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that was ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
BP's Profit Hits Four-Year Low on Commodity Market Weakness
BP’s profit tumbled in the third quarter, although less than expected, as weak oil prices and refining margins continue to weigh on the energy sector.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Employee Happiness Is Bouncing Back After a 4-Year Low
Employees haven’t been feeling optimistic lately, but their hopes seem to be rising in the year’s second half, according to a new report.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
HMRC investigations into serious tax fraud and avoidance hit six-year low
UK revenue authority says its teams are focusing their work on the highest-impact casesBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Low-ranked Waring wins Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his career
Paul Waring cards a 6-under 66 to win the Abu Dhabi Championship for the biggest victory of his careerSports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
World’s biggest gambling hub rolls dice on new China-backed leader
Former top judge Sam Hou Fai has criticised ‘wild’ expansion of Macau’s gaming sectorWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
The U.S. economy’s biggest threat? China’s clean-energy push.
As China ramps up its renewable-energy production, the U.S. risks becoming dependent on outdated energy sources.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Jayden Daniels, Commanders win on Hail Mary; Jets, Cowboys reach new lows; Shohei Ohtani expected for Game 3
Plus, how Texas A&M stormed past LSUSports - CBS Sports - October 28 -
Ford guides to low end of 2024 earnings forecast as it slightly tops Wall Street's third-quarter expectations
Ford guides to low end of 2024 earnings forecast as it slightly tops Wall Street's Q3 expectationsBusiness - CNBC - October 29 -
Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs
A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Biden expected to complete draft LNG study this year
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden expected to complete draft LNG study this year The Biden administration plans to publish ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Glasto and a spot on Obama's playlist – Stargazing singer on his crazy year
After a year of success, Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing's Artist of the Year.Top stories - BBC News - 5 hours ago -
China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year
Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
US elections live: Obama ridicules Trump’s boasts on economy as Walz dismisses Republican nominee’s McDonald’s ‘stunt’
Democratic VP nominee joined by Barack Obama at Wisconsin campaign event. Don’t miss important US election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Kamala Harris has a ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
McDonald’s posts biggest decline in global sales in four years
Amid sluggish spending in US, Europe and China, sales fell by 1.5% between July and September. McDonald’s has posted another bigger than expected drop in sales as demand continues to slow, despite ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Batman who? Why The Penguin is TV’s biggest surprise of the year
Colin Farrell’s show-stopping turn, and a scene-stealing Cristin Milioti, make this DC crime series an unlikely winner. HBO’s DC show The Penguin is one of those rare treats that comes along almost ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
One Of The Biggest PC Game Sales Of The Year Is Live Now
Fanatical is celebrating its anniversary with a giant sale featuring thousands of games . Birthday Bash includes a bunch of 2024 games for substantial discounts, so it's worth checking out if ...Tech - GameSpot - November 1 -
China reports third-quarter GDP growth of 4.6%, slightly beating expectations
Beijing has faced public scrutiny over its ability to meet its own annual growth target of "around 5%."Business - CNBC - October 18 -
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 -
Chinese Growth Comes in Cooler as Investors Pin Hopes on Stimulus
Wobbly data for the third quarter underscores challenges for Beijing policymakers seeking to boost economic activity.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18