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Action demanded over surge in illegal meat imports

The government is warned of a "foot-and-mouth" level crisis over potentially diseased meat flooding into the UK.

Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election

Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Amazon Shares Rise on Robust Demand, Surge in AI Infrastructure Spending

The tech company’s capital expenditures reached a quarterly record amid a big build-out of artificial-intelligence infrastructure.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Weekly mortgage demand tanks 11% as interest rates surge higher

Total mortgage application volume dropped 10.8% compared to the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's seasonally adjusted index.

Business - CNBC - November 6

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Quinn Ewers among 5 QBs taken in the first round as demand for the position surges

This draft may very well be about teams simply taking a swing at QB

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Post-Election, Emergency Contraception Sales Are Surging. Women-Led Startups Are Meeting the Demand

Customers are stocking up on the morning-after pill—which remains legal in all 50 states—in advance of the next Trump presidency.

Business - Inc. - November 14

Oil prices fall for the week on bets for a ‘looming surplus,’ soft China demand

Oil futures settled at their lowest in over two months Friday with expectations for a supply surplus next year, strength in the U.S. dollar, and continued worries over demand from China — the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

United sees nearly 30% surge in demand for flights to European Christmas markets versus 2019

The carrier said it’s offering more nonstop flights to destinations, including Dresden, Strasbourg, Vienna and Cologne — homes to some of the most visited Christmas markets.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Murders Surged in the Pandemic. Now in Many Cities That Surge Is Gone.

A huge drop in 2023 has been followed by an even greater improvement so far this year.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

Consumer confidence surges ahead of election

American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Canada’s hotel development pipeline surges

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Stock market surges on Election Day

Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.

Disney stock surges on streaming growth, guidance

Revenue for Disney's entertainment segment – which includes the traditional TV networks, direct-to-consumer streaming and films – increased 14% year over year.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Bitcoin is surging. Could it take over?

Bitcoin has been likened to "digital gold," but it's not something you can hold in your hand.

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Moncler Revenue Falls on Lower Demand in Asia, Europe

The Italian fashion group said the results were hit by lower consumer confidence in several markets, as the luxury industry continues to grapple with a period of volatility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

GSK cuts vaccine sales target on reduced demand

U.K. drugmaker GSK on Wednesday cut its vaccine sales guidance for the year after what it called lower-than-expected demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

STMicroelectronics Cuts Outlook Again on Continued Weak Demand

STMicroelectronics slashed its annual guidance for the third time this year after posting a slump in net profit and sales, as demand for chips in cars and industrial equipment remained weak.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

Woman 'sickened' by demands to return flood payment

Flood compensation was offered to businesses affected by heavy flooding in 2023.

Diesel Demand in India Faces Headwinds as Economy Slows

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Wars and activism drive demand for executive security

Allied Universal has recently launched an ‘enhanced’ service as political risks rise

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Trump’s Win Prompts Spike in Demand for Lobbyists With Ties to the President-Elect

Corporations and foreign governments are offering to pay steep prices for help dealing with the unpredictable president-elect.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Zelenskyy rejects western demands to make ‘concessions’ to Russia

Ukrainian president says Europe would be ‘suicidal’ if it forces him into a deal with Putin

World - Financial Times - November 7

Airbnb is seeing ‘strong demand trends’ — with these caveats

Airbnb Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter sales and other demand metrics that were above Wall Street’s estimates, and the lodging platform said it was “seeing strong demand trends” for the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Babcock Results Beat Forecasts on Strong Defense Demand

The defense company—a major contractor for the U.K. government—posted higher revenue and operating profits for the first half of its financial year fueled by geopolitical tensions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom

Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

White House asks Congress for $100B in aid for hurricanes, other disasters

Top lawmakers plan to spend the next few weeks finalizing a bipartisan bill that fulfills at least some of that request.

Politics - Politico - 5 days ago

EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies

New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectors

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Greeks go on general strike demanding higher pay

Ships docked at Greek ports, and railway and bus services were disrupted on Wednesday as workers joined a nationwide strike to demand higher pay.

Britvic Profit Rises on Strong Demand, Brazil Performance

The U.K. soft-drinks company said the preliminary results were due to strong demand for Pepsi and Tango, as well as improved trading in Brazil.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Nvidia nearly doubles revenue on strong AI demand

Nvidia reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Thousands demand lower rents at Barcelona demo

World - Yahoo News - 12 hours ago

Hundreds Killed in Days in Sudan as War Surges

Paramilitary forces ransacked villages and killed hundreds of people, activists said, hastening calls for the United Nations to deploy a mission to protect civilians.

World - The New York Times - October 26

Early voting is surging across the U.S. Explore the data.

Early voting has begun in states across the country where voters are able to cast their ballots either in person or via mail.

Latino voters face surge in misinformation as election nears

As the Latino vote gains attention in the 2024 election, concerns arise over targeted misinformation. Roberta Braga, co-founder of the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas, joins "CBS ...