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Porsche AG Sales Fall Amid Slow EV Market, China Woes
Porsche AG posted lower sales and operating profit as it faced challenges in China and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
Beyoncé brings star power as Kamala Harris touts ‘freedom’ in Texas
Vice-president seeks to energise women voters as White House race against Donald Trump tightensBusiness - Financial Times - October 26 -
Nasdaq hits record high as tech stocks rebound from summer sell-off
Sharp turnaround from 15% slide as investors make ‘heads I win, tails you lose’ betBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Apple’s Sales in China Are Stalling. What Will It Sacrifice to Turn Things Around?
With iPhone sales down and Apple Intelligence banned, Apple looks ready to compromise.Tech - Wired - October 26 -
Philips shares slide as company blames China for lowered sales outlook
Shares of Philips slumped on Monday as the Dutch healthcare devices company lowered its sales outlook for the year.Business - MarketWatch - October 28 -
Estée Lauder shares plunge as China sales slump prompts dividend cut
Beauty group’s stock drops 25% after guidance withdrawn for rest of yearBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
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Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in
U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Tyson Foods’ stock jumps as beef, chicken sales strength fuel an earnings beat
Tyson Foods’ stock surges after a healthy earnings beat, helped by strength in beef and chicken sales.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance jumps to top of China’s rich list as number of billionaires shrinks
Zhang Yiming, the founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, is China’s richest person, with personal wealth of $49.3 billion, an annual rich list showed Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected
The world's second largest economy has been grappling with weakening domestic consumption and a protracted property crisis, with exports being a rare bright spot.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Nevertheless, Ted Cruz Persists
Many voters see the Texas senator as their unapologetic fighter.Top stories - The New York Times - October 27 -
Not into gore and gloom? Here's a guide to lighter Halloween viewing
If you prefer your Halloween viewing to be less frightful, our television critic has rounded up some of his favorite series and episodes to watch this season.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25 -
Apple reports robust demand for iPhone 16 even as overall sales in China slow
Company reports $94.9bn in revenue, slightly beating Wall Street projections in first look at demand for its new phone. Apple reported strong demand for the iPhone 16 in its quarterly earnings ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Jane Street invested in start-up turning China’s noodle shop sales into securities
Micro Connect has amassed wealth of real-time data on China’s economy by financing small businesses in exchange for revenuesWorld - Financial Times - 11 hours ago -
Commercial property’s moment of truth
Interest rates have peaked and activity in several sectors is picking up, but some fear bad news is still to emergeBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
The Weird Persistence of the Victoria’s Secret ‘Angel’
The company has tried to shed its retrograde standards of beauty aspiration and perfection. But many women miss the old bombshell fantasy.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 30 -
The Cure: Songs of a Lost World review – as promised, ‘very, very doom and gloom’
(Fiction) The band’s first album in 16 years finds Robert Smith and co on reliably melancholy form – with the exception of one out-and-out pop banger. The Cure have long dwelled in a kind of ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
World Series 2024: Anthony Volpe delivers unforgettable October moment, energizing the Yankees, the home crowd and the series
The 23-year-old shortstop lived out his childhood dream and helped the Yankees force a Game 5.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
Hot property: quintessential English cottages
From a traditional thatched cottage to a discreet London hideawayWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Can I purchase a property anonymously?
I fear my wealth will have an impact on any negotiationsWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Pandemic-era drinking increases persist, study shows
Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Why major retailers are closing stores
Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Prince Harry and Meghan ‘buy new property in Portugal’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have bought a property in Portugal, it has been claimed.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Made in Miami: the HTSI autumn 2024 Property series
Meet the architects and designers behind the evolution of the Magic CityWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
'Too much doom and gloom': OPEC chief is bullish on oil demand despite extended production cuts
The forecasts come amid a slowing Chinese economy, which has significantly hit oil demand and abundant global supply.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
England has 10th of expected sunshine amid ‘anticyclonic gloom’, Met Office says
Grey and misty weather has been a mainstay this month – but brighter skies should arrive soon. If things have felt especially gloomy this week, it is not just the politics.. The grey mist that ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
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Skills shortage persists in cybersecurity with many jobs going unfilled
A new report from CyberSeek found that there are only enough workers to fill 83% of available jobs.Tech - VentureBeat - October 22
