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UK’s red tape cut should follow business world’s dotted lines
Companies undergoing efficiency drives know that such a mission calls for hard numbers and goalsFinancial Times - 3d -
3 Ways Giving Back Can Make Your Business Even Greater
Brands with philanthropic initiatives are what can really drive customer loyalty.Inc. - 2d -
Manager in spotlight: Michael Wimmer
Having won just once in 11 Premiership outings, Motherwell were drifting the wrong way in the table, but suddenly the Fir Park side are back in the top six and looking to win three successive ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints
Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall StreetFinancial Times - Mar. 7 -
These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year
These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Mo Vaughn, Ex-M.L.B. Slugger, Admits He Used Human Growth Hormone
Vaughn, a three-time All-Star, hit 328 home runs across 12 seasons with the Red Sox, Angels and Mets.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Stocks sell off on growth scare, yet companies’ talk of recession is lowest since 2018
President Donald Trump’s penchant for tariffs has raised recession fears in the stock market, yet companies aren’t talking much about that growing worry.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
UK growth push held back by poor Whitehall co-ordination, watchdog finds
National Audit Office says departments needs to work together more effectively on industrial strategyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Price growth cooled more than expected in February, before Trump ramped up tariffs
The president took office promising to immediately lower inflation, but economists say his expanding trade war threatens progress on price hikes.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Oil prices end higher as a rise in gasoline demand helps ease economic growth fears
Oil futures settled higher Wednesday, finding support from overall weakness in U.S. dollar, as well as data from the Energy Information Administration showing a notable weekly rise in gasoline ...MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Ulta Beauty CEO says investments in growth ‘will take time’ to pay off, but shares still rally
Beauty-products retailer Ulta Beauty’s stock climbed after hours Thursday, after the company offered a full-year forecast that was shy of Wall Street’s estimates but fourth-quarter results that ...MarketWatch - Mar. 14 -
U.S. and global economic outlooks cut by OECD as Trump's trade tariffs weigh on growth
"A series of recently announced trade policy measures will have implications for the economic outlook if sustained," the OECD said.CNBC - 4d -
Slower economic growth is likely ahead with risk of a recession rising, according to the CNBC Fed Survey
The 32 survey respondents, who include fund managers, strategists and analysts, raised the probability of recession to 36% from 23% in January.CNBC - 2d -
Video shows moment man drives car through CarMax dealership, injuring 8
At least eight people were injured near Los Angeles over the weekend when a driver plowed through the showroom at a CarMax dealership. The driver was arrested and police think he did it on purpose.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
‘You get hooked so quickly!’ How Formula 1: Drive to Survive became the apex of TV documentaries
Netflix’s motor-racing extravaganza is one of the most influential shows of the decade. How did it turn such a tedious sport into such gripping television?. Tennis has Break Point . Rugby union ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
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The England job drives people mad but Thomas Tuchel has shot to make it work
New manager is a supremely bright anglophile and logical choice in the win-things-now world of international football. Well, it didn’t feel like a birthright sale or a betrayal of Albion. Maybe ...The Guardian - 6d -
Rangers’ Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says
Gray left in the fourth inning on Friday after being struck by a 106.4 mph comebacker off the bat of Rockies slugger Michael Toglia.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Donaldson's court-length drive sends No. 22 Michigan past No. 11 Maryland 81-80 in Big Ten tourney
Tre Donaldson drove the length of the court and scored on a layup with 0.4 seconds left to give No. 22 Michigan an 81-80 victory over No. 11 Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals Saturday. ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Pete Alonso drives in run, Max Kranick allows first runs of spring in Mets' loss to Nationals
The Mets continued their spring training slate as they took on the Nationals on Saturday night, here's everything you need to know.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Donaldson’s court-length drive sends No. 22 Michigan past No. 11 Maryland 81-80 in Big Ten tourney
The Wolverines (24-9) will face No. 18 Wisconsin in Sunday’s championship game in Indianapolis.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
TGL playoffs results, scores: Justin Thomas, Patrick Cantlay push Atlanta Drive GC into championship match
Only two teams remain in the inaugural TGL season, and they will compete to become the league's first championCBS Sports - 2d -
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump push to produce more oil is driving down prices
The Trump administration has promised to increase leases on federal lands and waters and expedite the permitting process.CNBC - 20h -
Georgia suspends WR Tuggle and OL Easley following Tuggle's arrest on speeding and reckless driving
Georgia sophomore wide receiver Nitro Tuggle and freshman offensive lineman Marques Easley were suspended indefinitely from all team activities on Thursday after Tuggle's arrest for speeding and ...Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Jazz Chisholm Jr. drives in five, Will Warren roughed up in Yankees' win over Orioles
In their second and final meeting of Grapefruit League play, the Yankees defeated the rival Baltimore Orioles, 9-7, on Thursday night in Sarasota.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Proctor, Knueppel carry No. 1 Duke past No. 13 Louisville for second ACC title in three years
Patrick Ngongba II’s spinning drive along the baseline and two free throws on the ensuing drive gave Duke a 13-point lead with less than five minutes to play.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
How a tiny village in a deserted part of Spain became a centre for gay weddings
A couple of hours’ drive from Madrid, Campillo de Ranas has played a huge role in promoting same-sex marriage – and revived the fortunes of the ‘black villages’ of Guadalajara. Driving north-east ...The Guardian - 3d -
Here’s where the jobs are for February 2025 – in one chart
February marked another strong month for health care despite job growth overall coming in weaker than expected but stable.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Stock Market Has Worst Weekly Drop in Months as Tariffs Hang Over Wall St.
Investors are worried about the economy and whether tariffs on America’s largest trading partners will stifle growth.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Noteworthy new books on economics
Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and povertyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Nvidia has teamed up with Utah to improve AI education and workforce training
Nvidia has teamed up with the state of Utah on an AI education initiative to improve workforce training and economic growth.VentureBeat - Mar. 10 -
Trump says a transition period for the economy is likely: 'You can’t really watch the stock market'
Officials have spent the past several days bracing Americans for a slowdown that they say will lead to stronger growth ahead.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook
Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
What lies behind the dramatic shift in markets
The sudden change in investors’ growth expectations for the three largest economies is upending many consensus tradesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
White House: Stock market plunge is not as 'meaningful' as business activity
The Trump administration contends that investments and growth from top businesses means more for the economy than the recent stock market rout.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Small Businesses Still Struggle to Hire, Despite Rising Recession Fears
The NFIB’s monthly poll of entrepreneurs lists recruitment problems, inflation, and the general outlook for economic growth as leading concerns.Inc. - Mar. 11 -
UK watchdogs scrap diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms
Decision by FCA and PRA comes as government’s growth push forces regulators to rethink policiesFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
UK financial regulators in retreat as prime minister piles on pressure
City cheers Sir Keir Starmer’s crackdown on red tape but there are questions over how much it can boost growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February
Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.The New York Times - Mar. 12
