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TJX boosted by strength in Europe, as retailer posts earnings beat and raises guidance

TJX Cos.’ stock was flat in afternoon trade Wednesday after rising from its morning lows, which came even after the discount retailer’s fiscal third-quarter earnings topped estimates and it again ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

President-elect Trump's relationship with Elon Musk raises ethics concerns

Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump met in Texas Tuesday to watch as Musk's company SpaceX test launched its largest rocket. The two have had a close relationship throughout the election, ...

California Ballot Measure to Raise Minimum Wage to $18 an Hour Fails

Voters rejected a plan to boost the lowest hourly wage rate by $2, which critics said would raise prices and lead to job cuts.

Business - Inc. - November 20

Palo Alto Networks Full-Year Guidance Disappoints; Shares Slip

Palo Alto Networks raised its outlook for the year and said revenue climbed in its fiscal first quarter fueled by further subscription growth.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks

Travelers from the United States, Britain, Australia and Denmark have died in the Southeast Asian nation in recent days. Officials warned of poisoning caused by alcoholic drinks containing methanol.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Wordware raises $30 million to make AI development as easy as writing a document

Wordware, a San Francisco startup, raised $30 million to simplify AI development with a natural language platform, enabling non-coders to build AI agents without traditional programming.

Tech - VentureBeat - 6 days ago

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise U.S. grocery prices, analysis finds

Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could raise costs for U.S. consumers, economists say. Here's how much grocery bills could rise.

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

BJ's Wholesale Club to Raise Annual Membership Cost, Ups Guidance

The bulk retailer raised its earnings guidance after announcing it would increase its annual membership fee for the first time in seven years and add more fresh food to its shelves.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Gap shares surge as it raises guidance, touts 'strong start' to holiday

Gap said Old Navy's sales fell after hurricanes led to store closures and warm weather deterred sales in its kids category.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Trump's tariffs could raise the cost of generic drugs in the U.S.

The cost of generic drugs for many people could go up if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his promise to impose sweeping tariffs on products from China and other foreign countries, ...

Walmart Says It Will ‘Probably’ Raise Prices, and the Controversial Reason Is Eye-Opening

The question now is how business leaders should react and prepare – especially in the context of other early warning signs.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Israeli Spy Agency Investigates Missing Jewish Community Leader in U.A.E.

The disappearance of a Chabad rabbi prompts fears of Israeli citizens being targeted outside of Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Rich nations raise COP29 climate finance offer in bid to break deadlock

Developed nations should pay $300 billion a year by 2035 to help poorer countries deal with climate change, according to a new draft deal from U.N. climate talks published early on Sunday, after an ...

Top Biden adviser warns of ‘chaos’ if Trump raises tariffs and guts IRA

White House’s senior economy official says president-elect’s plans will hurt US manufacturing

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Law enforcement raises warning over so-called pink cocaine

Law enforcement is raising alarm bells over a drug called pink cocaine. It doesn't actually contain cocaine, but is instead a combination of other substances. Tom Hanson has more on the spread of ...

Bath & Body Works’ stock soars after earnings beat and raised guidance

The company said that investments made in marketing and technology, combined with innovations in core products and collaborations, are resonating with new and existing customers.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Appcharge raises $26M as studio demand for DTC platform increases

Appcharge has raised $26 million in its latest funding round as studios become increasingly interested in its direct-to-consumer solutions.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Trump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit to economies worldwide

Tariffs on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods threaten not just those nations but global economic growth. Trump vows tariffs on Mexico and Canada and deeper tariffs on China US politics – ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

CrowdStrike Raises Outlook, Post Higher Revenue Amid Swing to Loss

CrowdStrike swung to a loss in the third quarter, dragged down by expected headwinds following one of the worst computer outages ever, though the company raised its fiscal-year outlook and posted ...

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

An Israel-Hizbollah ceasefire may not be the end

Benjamin Netanyahu’s confidence risks hubris, while the militant group will already be plotting its rehabilitation

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Aston Martin issues second profit warning in two months

The iconic firm blames "minor delay" in deliveries of its ultra-exclusive Valiant cars for the shortfall.

Trump’s return raises questions over future of CIA’s Russian recruitment drive

Intelligence agency has been trying to entice Russians disaffected by invasion of Ukraine but president-elect is likely to want to make an ally of Kremlin. For the past three years, the CIA has run ...

World - The Guardian - 17 hours ago

Putin launches drills of Russia's nuclear forces simulating retaliatory strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a massive exercise of the country’s nuclear forces featuring a simulation of a retaliatory strike

World - ABC News - October 29

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