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Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit
The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Kroger Finalizes $1.37 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement
Kroger finalized a $1.37 billion settlement in connection with the grocery chain’s role in the U.S. opioid crisis, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion
The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion
Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
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Samsung Electronics Plans $7 Billion Share Buyback
The South Korean technology giant’s stock repurchase plan comes amid investor concerns over its flagship memory-chip business, which is missing out on the artificial intelligence boom.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
MicroStrategy’s stock surges on $4.6 billion bitcoin buy
MicroStrategy shares are surging on the software company and cryptocurrency play’s $4.6 billion bitcoin buy.Business - MarketWatch - November 18 -
MicroStrategy’s $30 billion Bitcoin Bet Is Paying Off
The stock is up 460 percent this year thanks to the crypto—more than double Nvidia’s returns.Business - Inc. - November 19 -
A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry
With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle
The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago -
This Battery Startup Raised $15 Billion. Then It Went Bust.
Sweden’s Northvolt was once a darling of the battery industry and Europe’s best hope for competing with China’s dominant battery makers.Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Rivian to Get $6 Billion Federal Loan for EV Factory
The financing for a factory in Georgia is part of a last-minute effort to establish climate policies before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Ballon d’Or 2024: Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí win the top awards – live updates
Real Madrid boycott show with Vinícius Jr second Any thoughts? You can email Niall Another early arrival at the ceremony is Marcel Desailly. As good an excuse as any to recommend Jonathan ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Kane shares Ballon d'Or top scorer award with absent Mbappe
Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe win the Ballon d'Or Gerd Muller Trophy for scoring the most goals in Europe.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer
The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
2024 CFDA Fashion Awards: Red Carpet Looks and Winners
A new generation of designers is on the rise.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29 -
Biden administration awards $3bn to US ports for climate-friendly upgrades
Grants to be used to improve port infrastructure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at 55 sites across the country. Joe Biden’s administration is awarding nearly $3bn to boost climate-friendly ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Francis Ford Coppola to receive AFI Life Achievement Award
Francis Ford Coppola will receive the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award, the American Film Institute announced TuesdayEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Grammy Awards to Move to ABC Under New 10-Year Contract
The Grammys will move from CBS to ABC.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
NFL midseason-ish awards: Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson for MVP?
As the business end of the regular season comes into view we looks at the contenders for the top awards so far. Let’s roll out the red carpet for the midseason-ish awards. A quick note, these ...World - The Guardian - October 31
