Private prison firms donated more than $1M to Trump. Now they expect a business boom

Affirm sees booming buy-now-pay-later growth, but stock dips after earnings

The company is seeing more of its business shift toward interest-bearing products.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Amazon beats Wall Street expectations with strong cloud business growth

Shares rise as company reports quarterly revenue of $158.9bn – more than analysts had forecast. Amazon became the latest of the “magnificent seven” tech giants to report quarterly earnings on ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Trump energy allies anticipate boom times for oil, gas, mining

Former President Trump’s election victory has sent a jolt of enthusiasm through the fossil fuel and mining industries as they anticipate a favorable regulatory environment under his incoming ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now

Some things never go out of style.

Business - Inc. - October 25

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners

As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.

More than 60 die in Spanish floods

Worst European flooding since 2021 raises questions about how residents were alerted to forecasts of intense rain

World - Financial Times - October 30

Canadiens Worth More Than A Pretty Penny

Sportico has released its NHL franchises valuations and the Montreal Canadiens are on the podium.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Campaign 2024: 100 days is more than enough

The 2024 presidential campaign was a brief and refreshing change from the usual two-year campaigns, with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris only campaigning for 107 days, and proving that shorter ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Children in Need raises more than £39m

Stars and the public came together to raise money for disadvantaged children across the UK.

Cynthia Erivo defies more than gravity

Cynthia Erivo knows who she is and owns it proudly -- as does her 'Wicked' character Elphaba

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

More than ever, Europe needs growth champions

The companies on the first FT-Statista ranking of European companies by long-term revenue growth show what is possible

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

These NBA teams are more pretenders than contenders

Philadelphia and Milwaukee were both expected to challenge Boston, but instead of dominating an underwhelming conference, they're bringing up the rear.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Maresca: 'Expected more' from captain James

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said the club's dressing room lacks a "proper leader" and has been left "expecting more" from captain Reece James this season.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

How an ex-Goldman banker built a $10bn private credit ‘whale’ — and now may sell it

After years of preparation, HPS is on the verge of either a deal or an IPO

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Private equity can now invest in NFL teams. Here's what it could mean for the league

In recent years, valuations of professional football teams have skyrocketed, boosted in part by soaring media rights packages.

Business - CNBC - November 13

Argentina's economic activity contracts less than expected in August

World - Yahoo News - October 23

UK inflation fading faster than expected, says BoE governor

But Andrew Bailey wants to see a further decline in services price growth

Business - Financial Times - October 23

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Snap shares jump after results come in better than expected

Shares of Snap Inc. rose after hours on Tuesday after the social-media platform reported third-quarter results that beat expectations and said its board authorized a stock buyback of up to $500 ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Reddit shares soar 22% on earnings beat and better-than-expected forecast

Reddit reported third-quarter results that exceeded analysts' estimates and gave a forecast for the current period that was well ahead of estimates.

Business - CNBC - October 29

U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

Gross domestic product was expected to increase at a 3.1% annualized pace in the third quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 30

The U.S. economy grew at a 2.8% pace in the third quarter, less than expected

The U.S. economy posted another solid though slightly disappointing period of growth in the third quarter, propelled higher by strong consumer spending that has defied expectations for a slowdown.

Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years

The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.

Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut

The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.

Business - CNBC - October 31

British Airways owner IAG reports bigger than expected profits

Passenger demand in key transatlantic routes and within Europe boosts earnings

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Spotify shares pop on better-than-expected profit forecast

Shares of Spotify rose in after-hours trading as investors focused on the company's profit forecast more than its third-quarter results.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Average cost of Thanksgiving dinner is expected to be lower than past years

The average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year is expected to be $58, which is 9% less from the 2022 high of $64. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady shows how your family ...

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