Samsung shares rise on ‘desperate’ buyback plan

Aegon Lifts Outlook, Launches $158 Million Buyback

The financial services company raised its full-year guidance and said it expected to start buying back shares in January.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Housing homeless people in glamping pods branded 'desperate'

The Housing Executive says it places people in the pods outside Belfast only as a last resort.

‘The people are stampeding’: Desperate Gazans fight for bags of bread

NBC News filmed the distressing scene in Khan Younis as crowds of starving civilians struggled to reach the front and pay inflated prices for a meagre supply of bread to feed their families. Many ...

Fake NHS dentist site scammed desperate patients

A bogus NHS dental practice harvests passport numbers and credit card details from those signing up.

Can Celtic quell 'desperate' RB Leipzig?

Celtic are looking for three successive home wins in the Champions League for the first time since 2007, but RB Leipzig are fighting for their lives in the competition, writes Tom English.

Britain desperately needs a proper industrial strategy

Collaboration between business and government is central to achieving that goal

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

IMF hails Reeves’ ‘sustainable’ tax rises; Resolution Foundation says budget marks ‘decisive shift from planned cuts’ – business live

Foundation says there will be better funded public services in schools, NHS and justice but households face further squeeze. And a few more – Resolution Foundation analysis:. Tax and benefit ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 Review: Too Buggy

This AI-infused 2-in-1 laptop has great performance and astounding battery life, but it’s buggy and sports a terrible keyboard.

Tech - Wired - October 30

Samsung Electronics' chip profit shrinks 40% from the previous quarter

The semiconductor unit reported third-quarter operating profit of 3.86 trillion won (about $2.8 billion), down 40% from the previous quarter.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Samsung falls short of expectations as chipmaker fails to reap AI benefits

Third-quarter operating profit far lower than analyst consensus and trails domestic rival SK Hynix

World - Financial Times - October 31

Samsung reports 'major' progress in supply deal for AI chips

Samsung Electronics has reported progress on a major supply deal for artificial intelligence-focused chips, aiming to reassure investors following a slowdown in semiconductor profits during the ...

World - ABC News - October 31

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Tech - Wired - November 1

How Samsung fell behind in the AI boom leading to a $126 billion wipeout

Samsung Electronics has fallen behind long-time rival SK Hynix in the area of high-bandwith memory.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Deutsche Bank warns of rising bad loan provisions

German lender posts record third-quarter profits but tells investors to brace again for credit risks

Business - Financial Times - October 23

Eni Cuts Profit Outlook on Weak Prices, Lifts Buybacks

Eni lowered its guidance for the year due to a decline in oil prices which also hit the Italian energy major’s third-quarter profits, but said it planned to increase its share buy backs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25

Qualcomm’s rosy forecast sends stock surging, and more buybacks may be on deck

Qualcomm is upping its buyback program by $15 billion after repurchasing more than $4 billion in stock last fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Ahold Delhaize Net Profit Misses Market Views, Issues Buyback

The Dutch grocer outlined a share buyback program, despite reporting a worse-than-expected fall in third-quarter net profit.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

British Airways owner announces stock buyback as profit grows 17%

British Airways owner International Airlines Group announced a stock buyback after reporting rising profits and margins.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

ABN Amro Posts Profit Beat, Delays Next Buyback Decision

ABN Amro Bank will take longer than expected to decide on its next share buyback as it adapts to new capital rules, sending shares lower in early trading despite the Dutch lender’s ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

‘It’s desperation’: Ireland’s restaurant industry facing crisis with daily closures

Rise in VAT, inflation and people working from home has led small business owners to demand government support. Blazing Salads, Dillingers, Assassination Custard and Brasserie Sixty Six in Dublin, ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Patriots vs. Jaguars score: Jax's ground game runs over Patriots in 32-16 win, gives Doug Pederson breathing room

Both teams enter the matchup at 1-5 and looking for some answers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

The House Race Where Democrats Desperately Want the ‘Democrat’ to Lose

A write-in campaign appears to be Democrats’ only hope in a Georgia congressional district after a lawyer with extreme right-wing views won the party’s primary.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Putin's Attempt To Recruit North Koreans In Ukraine War Is 'Desperate,' U.K. Warns

World - Yahoo News - October 22

NATO: North Korea troops in Russia "a sign of Putin's growing desperation"

"The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security," NATO Secretary-General says.

World - CBS News - October 28

Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US

Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodus

World - ABC News - October 30

After Spain’s Deadly Floods, Search for the Missing Grows Desperate

A week after catastrophic floods, some families are unsure if their relatives are alive. Late on Tuesday, the government said that 89 people were missing in a provisional count.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Americans are desperate for change. Electing Trump was a misguided message | Katrina vanden Heuvel

The causes of Donald Trump’s victory will be endlessly debated, but misdirected discontent is clearly a major factor. Americans have always griped that politicians are liars and thieves. In ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Rassie Erasmus preps South Africa for challenge of ‘desperate’ England

Springboks head coach expects ‘very, very tough game’ England looking for first win of Autumn Nations Series Rassie Erasmus expects England to bring a sense of frustration to their match against ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?

A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

14 Best Soundbars, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2024): Sonos, Samsung, Yamaha, Sony

Every television deserves a row of speakers to call its own. These are our favorite soundbars.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Early Black Friday Doorbuster - Samsung 75-Inch 4K TV For $550 This Weekend

For a limited time, the 75-inch Samsung Crystal UHD 4K TV is down to just $550, saving you over 25% compared to its usual $750 price tag at Best Buy. This is a great opportunity to upgrade to a ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

Samsung Early Black Friday Sale - Save On Smartphones, Gaming Monitors, Smart Watches, And More

Samsung is giving you a chance to get a head start on your holiday shopping this year, as right now you’ll find over a dozen products down to some of their best prices of the year. The Early Black ...