China's November retail sales miss expectations as real estate slump deepens

China’s Critical Minerals Embargo Is Even Tougher Than Expected

Beijing ordered companies around the world not to allow critical minerals mined in China to reach the U.S., while deepening its efforts to replace imports with domestic products.

The New York Times - 6d

Macy’s shareholders clamor for retailer to squeeze value from its real estate, among other changes

Two investors launched a campaign Monday seeking changes at Macy’s that would boost profitability and returns.

MarketWatch - Dec. 9

China Auto Sales Sustain Momentum on Subsidies, Campaigns

The Chinese auto market extended its strong momentum, helped by the government’s trade-in policy.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9

China consumer inflation rate drops to a five-month low, missing expectations as economy slows

China's consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Sources: Southern Miss expected to hire Marshall coach Charles Huff

Huff was in the last year of a four-year deal with the Thundering Herd.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8

Retail returns: An $890 billion problem

As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

Ghana heads to the polls amid deepening economic crisis

Once one of Africa’s economic powerhouses, Ghana has struggled with a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation. Millions of Ghanaians have headed to the polls in a presidential election after a ...

The Guardian - Dec. 7

Try These Tricks to Free Up More Screen Real Estate on a Mac

There are several ways to keep the elements on your Mac’s screen from getting in the way of your work. Try these tips to free up some visual space.

Wired - Dec. 7

What Walter Mosley’s Fictional Hero Teaches Us About Race and Real Estate

Walter Mosley talks about how his fictional hero frees himself from wage labor through America’s favorite side hustle: landlording.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

China Forex Reserves Climbed in November

China’s foreign-exchange reserves unexpectedly edged up in November, despite a weaker Chinese yuan against the U.S. dollar amid tariff threats from the impending second Trump administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6

AI startups are snatching up San Francisco real estate as Gen Z craves office life

With the Covid pandemic approaching its five-year anniversary, a growing number of startups in San Francisco are ditching remote work.

CNBC - Dec. 6

U.S. adds 227K jobs in November, beating expectations

Friday morning's jobs report from the Labor Department shows the U.S. beat expectations and added 227,000 jobs in November while unemployment ticked up slightly to 4.2%. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Job Growth Bounced Back in November

After October’s noisy jobs report, November’s reading got a boost from strike resolutions and hurricane recoveries.

Inc. - Dec. 6

US adds 227,000 jobs in November, rebounds from October slump

The U.S. job market rebounded in November after a major slowdown, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The U.S. added 227,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate ticked ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Jersey Mike’s founder Peter Cancro has grown a sandwich empire, but he’s got some meaty real estate, too

In addition to inking an $8 billion deal for the giant sandwich chain, Cancro has also taken a bite out of some impressive real estate.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Ulta Beauty shares pop as retailer beats earnings expectations despite demand fears

The retailer hiked its full-year outlook slightly to reflect the better-than-expected results.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Macron to address France as political crisis deepens

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

China sanctions US defense firms over Taiwan arms sales

China on Thursday sanctioned 13 U.S. defense firms over arms sales to the self-governing island nation of Taiwan. The companies targeted by China are smaller defense tech firms that have worked on ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Signet Jewelers’ stock drops as it faces competition from lab diamonds and misses Wall Street’s profit and sales estimates

Retailer warns its revenue may fall short of expectations in the coming quarter.

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Rescuers search for 13 workers missing after a railroad construction site collapses in south China

Chinese authorities are searching for 13 workers who went missing after a construction site caved in in the southern business center of Shenzhen

ABC News - Dec. 5

Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam

Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and Trade

ABC News - Dec. 5

Costco’s November online sales hit by timing of holiday deals

Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported November sales growth that slowed from the prior month, as lower gas prices weighed on consumers and e-commerce sales took a hit due to a shift in the ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

American Eagle Shares Plunge After Retailer Cuts Sales Outlook

Shares of the apparel retailer fell 12% after the company forecast a steeper-than-expected decline in sales for the holiday quarter.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

France's political crisis deepens as lawmakers topple government

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring, including plant closures

General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor in China to cost more than $5 billion in noncash charges and write-downs.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Hormel’s stock slumps as sales are still being hurt by weak turkey prices

Hormel was impacted by lower prices for whole-bird turkeys this year, as well as a production interruption at a Planters facility in Virginia.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens

As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."

CBS News - Dec. 4

Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says

Companies added 146,000 jobs on the month, below the downwardly revised 184,000 in October and less than the Dow Jones estimate for 163,000.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Tesla's November China EV Sales Drop 4.3% as BYD Hits New High

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring

General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.

NBC News - Dec. 4

German companies in China see slump in business confidence

Yahoo News - Dec. 4

LeBron James, mired in shooting slump, is finally showing real signs of decline as he nears his 40th birthday

LeBron James has missed all 19 of his 3-point attempts over his last four games

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Children’s Place profit nearly halves as troubled retailer’s turnaround efforts dampen sales

Troubled retailer is moving away from unprofitable sales and offers of free shipping.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Yahoo Sports AM: No win November

In today's edition: The Wizards are historically bad, Week 13 was awesome, Christian Pulisic's breakout season, "Hard Knocks" is back, Munetaka Murakami eyes MLB move, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3