Latest in US stocks rally as strong retail sales raise hopes of ‘soft landing’
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How are investors preparing for the Budget?
Executives are seeking to minimise their exposure ahead of what could be the biggest tax-raising statement for a generationBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Raised eyebrows as Boeing reportedly mulls sale of stellar space enterprise
Company that helped build Nasa’s Saturn V rockets said to be keen to focus on fixing problems in core aircraft business. For six decades, Boeing has been among the marquee names in human ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
UConn, Geno Auriemma hoping Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd bring Paige Bueckers support she needs
Depth was an issue for UConn a season ago, but not anymoreSports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Holiday sales growth could slow to pre-pandemic levels, retail group says
U.S. holiday-season spending is likely to hit another record, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, but it added that sales growth is likely to slow as consumers continue to grapple with ...Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Retail sales rose 0.4% in September, better than expected; jobless claims dip
Consumer spending held up in September, underscoring a resilient economy.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Treasury yields jump after better-than-expected retail sales, drop in jobless claims
U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Thursday as investors parsed the latest economic data.Business - CNBC - October 17 -
How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace
The retail giant is getting a head start on holiday sales, with year-end promotions starting November 11.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
Clintons hope Trump, Vance 'will govern for all of us'
Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton weighed in on the results of the White House race Wednesday, saying in a statement that they hope President-elect Trump and ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?
Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Trump victory bets and strong US economy power dollar gains
Greenback enjoys strongest month in two years ahead of presidential electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 2 -
Starmer congratulates Trump in first phone call
The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.Top stories - BBC News - 2 days ago -
Man with cerebral palsy who gave up hope of finding work lands modelling job
Elliot Caswell, who has cerebral palsy, booked a modelling job after a BBC documentary explored his difficulties finding work.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
US raises alarm over Georgia’s elections
The U.S. and European allies are raising alarm over Georgia’s elections, where the Russian-friendly ruling party Georgian Dream (GD) claimed victory over opposition parties that have refused to ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Lilly’s Mounjaro, Zepbound drugs see strong demand. So why did sales disappoint?
Eli Lilly’s stock heads for biggest selloff in more than three years after sales of anti-obesity drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound came up well short of forecasts.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall
The company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels
Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programmeWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Why Georgia’s EU future is on the ballot in historic parliament vote
Also in this newsletter: Russian migrant-smuggling ring bustedWorld - Financial Times - October 25 -
Here are the stocks rallying the most on Trump's victory
President-elect Trump’s successful reelection bid sparked an uptrend in stocks for crypto, tech and auto industries less than 24 hours after results were announced. The Dow Jones Industrial ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’
Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as excitement on the island builds. In the small village of Siumu, south of the capital ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Village in India where Harris is ‘daughter of the land’ on edge as US election looms
Billboards with Harris’s face wishing her good luck erected across sleepy village and daily prayers held at local temple. Kamala Harris may never have visited Thulasendrapuram, a sleepy village ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Retail investors are trading stocks like the pros — so brokers are giving them the tools they want
As retail investors get more sophisticated, Robinhood has tried to, as well.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
3M’s stock turns red as profit beat, but retail customers are still holding back
The maker of Post-it Notes saw it’s stock surge to a multi-year high, then pull a sharp U-turn into the red, even as earnings beat expectations.Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Boot Barn stock slides after CEO departure announcement, but Western-wear retailer’s forecast is more upbeat
Western-themed retail chain Boot Barn Holdings Inc. on Monday said its chief executive would be leaving next month, while forecasting better sales and profits for the full year.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Boeing seeks to raise up to $25bn through stock and debt offering
Planemaker also enters into $10bn credit agreement in ‘challenging environment’ amid strikes and safety concerns. Boeing is seeking to raise up to $25bn (£19bn) in an attempt to shore up its ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Lucid stock tumbles following public offering to raise $1.67 billion
Lucid intends to use the proceeds "for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, capital expenditures and working capital."Business - CNBC - October 17 -
Lucid CEO defends $1.75 billion capital raise following stock drop
Peter Rawlinson said the raise was a timely, strategic business decision to ensure the EV maker has enough capital for its ongoing operations and growth plans.Business - CNBC - October 22