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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 - November 12 -
Lowe's beats on earnings and hikes guidance, but still expects sales to fall this year
Lowe's topped quarterly earnings and revenue estimates, but even its raised sales outlook would be a decline from last year.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
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 - November 7 -
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 -
21+ best tech gifts to shop this year
The best tech gifts include Apple AirTag, Bose QuietComfort Headphones and a Nintendo Switch bundle.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Target's big discounting effort falls short as consumers spend less on some goods
Target reported earnings Wednesday that came in far below Wall Street's expectations, something the big-box retailer attributed to slower than expected demand.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
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 -
British Land Expects Retail Park Boost as Shops Seek Cheaper Space
British Land expects more shops to move to retail parks to offset anticipated higher costs following the U.K. government’s budget last month.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 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 - November 10 -
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Protesters gather at UN climate talks in global day of action as progress on a deal slows
Hundreds of activists formed a human chain outside one of the main plenary halls at the United Nations climate summit on what is traditionally their biggest protest day during the two-week talksTech - ABC News - 6 days ago -
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 - November 10 -
Rust premieres at low-key film festival three years after shooting
The movie’s star Alec Baldwin was not invited and did not attend the screening.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Trade war worries drive euro to two-year low
Single currency has been a victim of a market shift to anticipate Trump’s tariff policiesWorld - Financial Times - 19 hours ago -
Zhuhai reels after China’s biggest mass killing in a decade
Rare comments from Xi Jinping signal Beijing’s determination to maintain social controlWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
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 -
Japan exports rise more than expected in October, rebounding from 43-month low
Japan's trade deficit expanded to 461.2 billion yen ($2.98 billion), compared to September's revised figure of 294.1 billion yen.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
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 -
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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 - November 7 -
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 - November 14 -
Record Thanksgiving travel expected this year: AAA
A record number of Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving this year, the AAA travel group said Monday. AAA, or the American Automobile Association, said in a release that it predicts ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
What to expect for Thanksgiving food prices this year
The American Farm Bureau Federation's annual survey found a difference between 2024 and 2023 Thanksgiving dinner prices. Business Insider senior personal finance reporter Jennifer Streaks discusses ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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 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
