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Breaking barriers: The rise of women's weightlifting
From improved mental health to enhanced confidence, women are reaping the benefits of weightlifting.BBC News - Top stories -
UK spending watchdog should probe Teesside freeport project, say MPs
Michael Gove urged to instruct the NAO to investigate concerns raised by review of flagship regeneration schemeFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Big asset managers adopt ‘vulture’ tactics in distressed debt fights
Loosening credit agreements mean traditional investors who once could avoid messy legal battles are having to evolveFinancial Times - Business -
Anglo American set to be bought or broken up after rejecting £31bn BHP offer, investors believe
UK-listed company says Australian miner’s takeover approach ‘significantly undervalues’ itFinancial Times - Business -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
Sequoia commits to backing Musk’s xAI start-up
Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivalsFinancial Times - Business -
April 24, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major American universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis. Follow for live news updates.CNN - Top stories -
European commercial real estate deal making slumps to 13-year low
Seventh successive quarter of declining volumes dashes hopes for revival as high interest rates continue to biteFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Is Britain suffering from a ‘sick note culture’?
Rishi Sunak has vowed to get people back to work but data indicates problems with the diagnosis — and proposed solutionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Liz Truss Diagnoses Britain's Malaise
She’s the only one offering a coherent economic and political theory. Her critics might try to do the same.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
REPO Act Lets Biden Boost Ukraine
Congress’s aid package encourages the president to seize frozen Russian reserves to support Kyiv.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Weinstein Sex-Crimes Conviction Thrown Out by New York High Court
The court ruled the disgraced film producer didn’t receive a fair trial, ordering new proceedings in landmark #MeToo case.The Wall Street Journal - World - New York -
Stocks, Bonds Tumble After Economic Data Release
Slowing growth, stubborn inflation drive a broad-based decline in shares.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Mix of Slowing Growth, Firm Inflation Worries Investors
Another high inflation reading will continue to make it difficult for the Fed to cut rates in the near term.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court Appears Open to Some of Donald Trump's Immunity Claims
The justices will decide whether the former president can be prosecuted on charges that he conspired to steal the 2020 presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insights on Bumble, L3Harris, Pearson, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Technology, Media and Telecom.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China's Gold Consumption Rises on Safe-Haven Demand
Chinese buyers, spooked by a protracted property slump and a recent stock-market rout, are rushing toward gold as economic uncertainty looms, propelling a global bullion rally.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Which CD term is best with inflation rising?
Shorter CD terms can provide more flexibility but lack the certainty of long-term CDs.CBS News - Top stories -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New-car sales expected to tick higher as inventories, and deals, are on the rise
2024 is shaping up to be the best for new-car sales since 2019.MarketWatch - Business -
Speaker Johnson addresses rise of antisemitism on college campuses at Columbia: Watch live
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will deliver public remarks during a visit to Columbia University Wednesday afternoon. Along with every Republican member of the New York congressional delegation, Johnson has also called for the resignation of ...The Hill - Politics -
Chipotle posts big earnings beat as diners shake off higher prices
The burrito chain said traffic increased 5.4% in its first quarter.CNBC - Business -
Meta's Advertising Business Keeps Rolling as AI Aspirations Rise
Meta Platforms on Wednesday reported record first-quarter sales, with a 27% increase versus the year prior.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Business -
Meta's Costs Rise Rapidly as Zuckerberg Vows to Keep Spending on AI Arms Race
Meta Platforms reported record first-quarter sales, building on AI momentum in its ad business, although investors soured on forecasts of rising costs.The Wall Street Journal - Tech -
Meta Says It Plans to Spend Billions More on A.I.
Along with the higher spending, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp projected lighter-than-expected revenue, causing its stock to plummet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Boston police arrest 100 as crackdown on campus Palestine protests ramps up
At least 93 students detained at USC and 34 arrested in Austin while House speaker faced jeers at Columbia University. More than 100 people were arrested at Emerson College in Boston early on Thursday in the latest crackdown against the rising ...The Guardian - World -
Ford stock rises as EV losses are held in check and hybrid sales surge
Carmaker reports a better-than-expected quarter, and EV losses were around Wall Street expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
Nigeria’s naira rebounds sharply after bumper interest rate rises
After hitting record low against dollar, naira has become world’s best-performing currency in recent weeksFinancial Times - World -
Deutsche Bank shares up 8% after first-quarter profit beat, investment banking recovery
Deutsche Bank reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday.CNBC - Business -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - World -
April 25, 2024 - US university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests are taking place at major US universities, prompting some officials to take extraordinary steps to confront the growing crisis.CNN - Top stories -
Dassault Systemes Full Year on Target After Profit Rise
Dassault Systemes confirmed its full-year financial forecasts after posting a 5% increase in operating profits for the first three months.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Unilever, Nestle slow price rises but the struggle for consumers remains
Both Nestle’s and Unilever updated investors on Thursday, with markets closely eyeing how the companies are handling the start of pulling back on price hikes.MarketWatch - Business -
Microsoft Reports Rising Revenues as A.I. Investments Bear Fruit
The tech giant’s quarterly results included strong growth in cloud computing, fueled by its services in generative artificial intelligence.The New York Times - Business - Microsoft -
Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.CBS News - Top stories -
Alphabet hails ‘once-in-a-generation’ AI opportunity as revenue rises
Shares surge after tech giant issues first ever dividend and posts revenue of $80.5bn, up 15% since last year, despite staff turmoil. Shares in Alphabet, the owner of Google and YouTube, surged after it issued its first ever dividend and revealed ...The Guardian - World -
Oil Edges Higher Ahead of U.S. PCE Data
Oil prices ticked higher ahead of key U.S. inflation data that will offer more cues on the path of interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - World - China -
Xi tells Blinken US should avoid ‘vicious competition’ with China
Secretary of state’s trip to Beijing comes as tensions remain over Taiwan, war in Ukraine and tech export controlsFinancial Times - Business - China