Despite Geopolitical Tensions, China Is Big Business for Western Consulting Firms
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World - The Wall Street Journal
Despite Geopolitical Tensions, China Is Big Business for Western Consulting Firms
Deloitte, Ernst & Young and others have signed thousands of contracts across China as Washington and Beijing seek to untangle economies.4 hours ago - China -
Business - MarketWatch
Stock buyback programs surge in popularity in 2024, despite 1% tax
Buybacks are popular in a hot stock market and despite concerns about a potential increase to the 1% buyback tax14 hours ago -
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World - The Guardian
British food firms lobbied to defer £1.7bn plastic packaging tax, documents reveal
New scheme to improve recycling rates and tackle pollution was pushed back by Tories after industry complaints. Lobbyists for Britain’s biggest food brands successfully pushed for a £1.7bn ...16 hours ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Big Business Saw an Ally in Eric Adams, and Overlooked His Issues
New York’s business community threw its support behind Mr. Adams, and continued backing him even as his legal problems began to threaten the governance of the city.17 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Freeman expected for G1: Ankle's 'good enough'
Freddie Freeman was still favoring his tender ankle Friday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "I don't doubt that he'll be ready to go" for Saturday's Game 1 against the Padres.Yesterday -
World - Financial Times
Curator Pablo José Ramírez: ‘Art history doesn’t belong exclusively to the western world’
His new section at Frieze London brings together Indigenous and diaspora artists, with a focus on clayYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Chad exploits Russian-Western rivalry to its advantage
President Mahamat Déby is getting closer to Moscow with the US and France nervously looking on.Yesterday - Russia -
Business - CNBC
Activist firm Mantle Ridge has $1 billion-plus stake in Air Products
Air Products shares are badly underperforming the S&P 500 for a second straight year, and the company has suffered from leadership upheaval.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
Thousands of Jewish pilgrims come to Ukraine for Rosh Hashana despite official warnings
Thousands of pilgrims have joined an annual gathering to mark the Jewish new year in the central Ukrainian town of Uman, despite the war against RussiaYesterday - Ukraine -
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Business - Financial Times
Oil prices log biggest weekly rise in almost 2 years as Middle East tensions mount
Brent crude up almost 10% amid speculation of Israeli or Iranian strikes on energy infrastructureYesterday -
World - ABC News
EU fishing and farming deals with Morocco failed to include Western Sahara's consent, top court says
The European Union’s top court says fisheries and agriculture agreements reached between the bloc and Morocco five years ago failed to include consultations with the people of Western SaharaYesterday - European Union -
Top stories - BBC News
Two men deny spying for China
Christopher Berry and former parliamentary researcher Christopher Cash appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday.Yesterday - China -
Sports - CBS Sports
NHL Western Conference preview, storylines: Oilers reload, face challenging road back to Stanley Cup Final
The Oilers reloaded, but other Western Conference teams upgraded tooYesterday - NHL -
World - The Guardian
EU leaders back extra Chinese EV tariffs despite split vote
Decision opposed by five countries including Germany, where car firms say it could be ‘fatal’ blow for industry. Carmakers ramp up pressure on chancellor for EV sales subsidies EU leaders have ...Yesterday - European Union -
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Business - MarketWatch
European shipping firm shares drop as dockworkers temporarily end U.S. port strikes
Europe’s top shipping firms would have benefited from a more prolonged strike in U.S. ports that would have let them capture a larger share of global tradeYesterday -
Business - Inc.
How to Handle Conflicts of Interest in Business
Protect your reputation before conflicts emerge.Yesterday -
Tech - ABC News
Collapse of national security elites' cyber firm leaves bitter wake
IronNet, a cybersecurity startup, had promised it would combat hackers using a unique blend of expertise and softwareYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Paul Simon ‘optimistic’ about returning to live shows despite hearing loss
Speaking to the Guardian, the 82-year-old singer-songwriter says he hopes to play full gigs again following retirement from touring. ‘I never said I was going to retire ...’: Paul Simon ...2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
UK commitment to Falklands 'unwavering' despite Chagos deal
Governor Alison Blake's remarks come as Argentina vows "concrete action" to ensure the UK overseas territory is handed to Buenos Aires.2 days ago - United Kingdom -
Business - The New York Times
What to Know if You Were Planning to Visit Western North Carolina
Airbnb and Vrbo have activated emergency cancellation policies in the western part of the state and other areas of the Southeast affected by the deadly hurricane.2 days ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
LOOK: Western Kentucky unveils Big Red inspired uniforms, including an incredible helmet with eyes
The Hilltoppers just dropped some of college football's most unique uniforms2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Bitcoin may slide to $55,000. Its next move hinges on the U.S. jobs report and Middle East tensions.
Crypto investors are closely watching the U.S. jobs report to be released on Friday and the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to gauge the near-term direction of bitcoin.2 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Lionel Messi, despite missing half of the MLS season, is still the clear MVP
Lionel Messi's unprecedented MVP candidacy challenges the history of U.S. pro sports, but his transformative impact for Inter Miami is undeniable.2 days ago - MLS -
Top stories - The New York Times
‘Rust’ Western Will Premiere in Europe 3 Years After Fatal Shooting
After the Alec Baldwin movie turned into the scene of a tragedy with the death of its cinematographer, the film will debut next month at a festival that celebrates cinematography.2 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Mortgage rates rise amid geopolitical tensions and uncertainty over future Fed cuts
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.12%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.2 days ago - Mortgage -
Business - MarketWatch
Miami Dolphins close to becoming first NFL team to sell stake to private-equity firm
Ares Management and Alibaba chair Joe Tsai are reportedly in talks to buy minority stakes in the team.2 days ago - NFL -
Business - CNBC
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The 'sticky' outsourcing firms on the rise
Inside India looks at the growing trend in outsourcing research and development to India, and how India will fabricate its first microchip in two years.2 days ago - India -
Politics - The Hill
Why OpenAI is becoming a for-profit business
OpenAI’s plans to restructure as a for-profit business mark a significant departure from its roots as a non-profit research lab grounded in a commitment to build artificial intelligence (AI) to ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Western North Carolina was hailed as a ‘climate haven.’ Hurricane Helene shows it’s not so simple.
Western North Carolina, and specifically the Asheville area, had been considered a possible refuge from the impacts of climate change, but it is now suffering some of the worst devastation from ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
How the ‘Frida Kahlo of environmental geopolitics’ is lighting a fire under big oil
Colombian environment minister Susana Muhamad once worked for Shell. Now, as the country gears up to host the biodiversity Cop16, she is calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels. She is ...2 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Retail investors can sustain China’s market bounce
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors2 days ago - China -