Construction Spending

Construction spending ticks up to four-month high in September

Construction spending rose 0.1% in September, the Commerce Department reported Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Chinese firms invest in Saudi construction

World - Yahoo News - November 8

New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October, the Commerce Department said Tuesday.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Are the Red Wings Suffering More from Coaching or Construction?

At 4-6-1 through ten games, the Red Wings look like a lesser version of a team that couldn't make the playoffs last year. Is construction or coaching more responsible?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Balinese hope construction freeze can tame tourism

World - Yahoo News - November 10

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election result

World - Financial Times - October 31

Luxury, defence and construction companies hit by French tax hike

Chief executives warn that Michel Barnier’s plan will reverse Emmanuel Macron’s business-friendly reforms

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Authorities investigate fire at UK nuclear submarine shipyard

Blaze at BAE Systems site in Barrow-in-Furness did not pose nuclear risk and was brought under control

Business - Financial Times - October 30

John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las Vegas

Athletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 ...

Sports - ABC News - October 31

China urges ‘constructive dialogue’ on climate change under Trump

Envoy tells COP29 summit in Baku that it is ‘firmly’ committed to controlling methane and other super-pollutants

Business - Financial Times - November 12

UK construction executive sues Saudi-owned developer for $100mn

David Grover has brought a lawsuit in Riyadh against PIF-backed Roshn claiming bonuses and performance payments

World - Financial Times - November 13

Israeli construction along buffer zone with Syria violates ceasefire, UN says

New trenches and berms are being constructed along the frontier in the occupied Golan Heights.

China-Russia east-route gas pipeline construction completed

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

Mack Hollins' construction fit headlines NFL Week 11's fashionable arrivals

The pregame tunnels were filled with style in Week 11.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Spend $1,800 On Jewelry, Get A PS5

The holiday season is coming up, and if you're looking to spend a lot of money on jewelry, you could get a PlayStation 5 for "free." Premium jewelry brand Helzberg has announced a new and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 12

Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Harris to spend election night at Howard University

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater in Washington, D.C., a source familiar told The Hill. Harris primary home is in California, but she has chosen ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Chris Mason: A change-making Budget and a moment of jeopardy

The government's fate will depend on whether it can make things better, says political editor Chris Mason.

UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing

Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The NHS and education are big winners in Reeves’ spending plan

But some Whitehall departments including the Home Office face real terms cuts to their budgets

World - Financial Times - October 30

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

Workers warned Budget tax rises will hit their wages

Economists say tax rises in the Budget will mean employers have less to give as pay rises.

Meta and Microsoft Won’t Stop Spending on AI

Both tech giants reported strong third quarters but their stocks fell anyway.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns

The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on ads

Health - ABC News - October 31

U.K. Budget Makes a Big Bet on Spending for Growth

The Labour Party is betting that extra spending on public services and more investment will eventually revitalize the country’s stagnant economy.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Rachel Reeves loosens UK welfare spending target

Ceiling rises 20% over 5-year period to £200bn to avoid ‘having to take short-term decisions’

World - Financial Times - November 2

How Harris and Trump are spending eve of Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending the last hours of the 2024 presidential race making their final pitches at rallies in several battleground states. CBS ...

Where Harris and Trump will spend election night

Vice President Harris will spend election night at Howard University, her alma mater, while former President Trump will spend it at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, FL.

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Elon Musk to watch results with Donald Trump

The tech billionaire has aggressively campaigned for the Republican candidate in swing states across the country.

How Harris and Trump are spending election night

Election Day 2024 is finally underway, and Americans are waiting to learn who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Tony Dokoupil report on how Vice President ...

The Crypto Industry’s Spending on the Election Pays Off

The spending spree fueled a string of victories on Tuesday for congressional candidates who had expressed support for cryptocurrencies.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Defence chief calls for more spending on military

Treasury minister Darren Jones says defence spending should rise to 2.5% of GDP, but avoids saying by when.

Why Are Cities Still Spending Big on Convention Centers?

Cities are spending more than ever to land the biggest events, but companies have long pulled back on spending for annual conferences and attendance has dwindled.

Business - The New York Times - November 11

'Soaring baby milk prices mean I feel punished for not breast feeding'

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law.

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