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Barclays shares sink 6% despite fourth-quarter profit hike as 2025 guidance fails to impress
British bank Barclays posted a rise in full-year pre-tax profit that came in just ahead of analyst expectations, while also launching a £1 billion share buyback.CNBC - 2h -
The Mavs are on fire after the Dončić trade. Don’t expect them to put it out
Giving up on their best player was bad enough, but Dallas’ handling of the aftermath has been woeful and left fans fuming. The Dallas Mavericks are on fire. Luka Dončić , now a Los Angeles ...The Guardian - 4h -
Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.BBC News - 4h -
Sony’s PlayStation business pulls further ahead with 16% revenue growth in holiday quarter
Sony reported a significant increase in PlayStation business sales of 1,682.3 billion yen in the holiday quarter, up 237.9 billion yen, or 16%.VentureBeat - 4h -
How fast is the UK's economy growing?
How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.BBC News - 5h -
UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations
The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.CNBC - 5h -
Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.The New York Times - 7h -
Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'
Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.ABC News - 15h -
Wendy’s beats on same-store sales for the first time in seven quarters, but guidance is weak
Fast-food chain Wendy’s posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and ended six quarters of same-restaurant sales shortfalls, offsetting soft guidance for 2025.MarketWatch - 2h -
UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter
Figure marks modest boost for Labour as it seeks to fulfil pledge to re-energise economyFinancial Times - 6h -
Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth
Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked giltsFinancial Times - 10h -
‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.
Trump vows to unleash the U.S. economy, but his agenda is creating lots of uncertainty.MarketWatch - 15h -
Lyft shares sink nearly 8% on underwhelming fourth-quarter results
Lyft shares shed nearly 8% after the ride-sharing app reported lackluster fourth-quarter results and weak bookings guidance due to rising competition.CNBC - 18h -
Reform UK sets out plan to tax renewable energy
Deputy leader Richard Tice argues net-zero policies are to blame for higher energy bills in the UK.BBC News - 19h -
Treasury fears UK watchdog will give it little credit for pro-growth reforms
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is braced for a steep downgrade by the Office for Budget Responsibility to its forecasts for outputFinancial Times - 21h -
The long and bumpy road to the new Trump economy
Our president is a businessman, and he's certainly been getting down to business over the past few weeks. So this is good for American business, right? Maybe not.The Hill - 1d -
Could Trump's tariffs weaken the American economy?
President Trump said he will announce reciprocal tariffs on "every country" sometime this week. That means the U.S. would match any tariffs foreign countries place on it with identical tariffs of ...CBS News - 1d -
Reeves faces cutting spending or raising taxes as UK growth disappoints
Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdogFinancial Times - 1d -
Shopify beats on fourth-quarter revenue, but gives mixed guidance
Shopify said the first quarter is "consistently" its lowest gross merchandise volume quarter seasonally.CNBC - 1d -
After fourth-quarter fumble, officials missed a clear blow to the head of Patrick Mahomes
So much for Patrick Mahomes getting all the calls.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened
UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis. Trump announces 25% tariffs on foreign steel and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Review: Beating the Best
Beats’ most iconic workout buds are back and better than ever.Wired - 2d -
British oil major BP reports sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, vows strategy reset
British oil major BP on Tuesday posted a sharp drop in fourth-quarter profit, pledging to "fundamentally" reset the embattled energy company's strategy.CNBC - 2d -
Kering slightly beats fourth-quarter forecasts even as sales at embattled Gucci brand plunge 24%
French luxury goods firm Kering reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter sales that were still down year-on-year amid lagging demand for the Gucci label.CNBC - 2d -
Italy's UniCredit guides 2025 revenue slowdown after fourth-quarter profit beat
Italy's second-largest lender UniCredit on Tuesday posted a fourth-quarter profit beat, raising shareholder returns amid market focus on the bank's M&A overtures.CNBC - 2d -
McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases
US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle EastFinancial Times - 2d -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - 3d -
How Spain's economy became the envy of Europe
The growth is led by a tourism boom, with Spain nearing France as the world's most visited country.BBC News - 3d -
Sports Illustrated's fourth-quarter comeback
The great comeback makes for one of the most popular sports tropes – and Sports Illustrated got to live one, when the venerable weekly magazine and its staff overcame financial obstacles to ...CBS News - 3d -
Germany’s weak economy has strong foundations
Embracing creative destruction would revive the country’s fortunesFinancial Times - 4d -
The EU needs the courage to imagine a different digital economy
Trump’s tech oligarchs are afraid of Europe’s regulatory power — as they should beFinancial Times - 4d -
Bloodied Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
Heavyweight Derek Chisora proves too much for Otto Wallin, picking up a unanimous points victory in his final fight in the UK.BBC News - 4d -
Heat held to 9 points in fourth quarter of first game since trading Butler and lose 102-86 to Nets
Cam Johnson scored 18 points, D’Angelo Russell had 17 and the Brooklyn Nets limited Miami to nine points in the fourth quarter of its first game since trading Jimmy Butler, beating the Heat 102-86ABC News - 5d -
U.S. hiring slowed in January, what this means for the economy
U.S. job growth in January was weaker than expected according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what this means.CBS News - 5d -
Canopy Growth’s drop in adult-use pot sales snuffs out cannabis-stock momentum
Canopy’s stock reversed on earnings after seeing a rally sparked by the possibility of marijuana reform in the U.S.MarketWatch - 5d -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - 5d -
Surgeons Transplant Engineered Pig Kidney Into Fourth Patient
A 66-year-old man from New Hampshire became the fourth person to receive a pig’s kidney.The New York Times - 6d -
Bills QB Josh Allen wins NFL MVP award for 1st time, beating out Lamar Jackson
Allen won his 1st MVP, keeping Jackson from winning his 3rd.Yahoo Sports - 6d
