Grew Business Uncertainty

UK companies outpace US businesses in share buybacks

FTSE groups adopt practice that has drawn criticism from lawmakers but research suggests it could lift long-term share price

Financial Times - Jan. 17

China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports

Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Mixed emotions, uncertainty in Israel over potential Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

There's been a mixed reaction in Israel to the potential hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal announced Wednesday. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more from Jerusalem.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Brings Joy, but Is Shadowed With Uncertainty

An agreement offers Gazans at least some respite, and for Israelis it means the release of hostages. But the deal’s ambiguity leaves open the possibility that fighting could resume within weeks.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Hollywood production rose at the end of a brutal 2024. But wildfires add new uncertainty

From October to December, Hollywood production was up 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, according to the nonprofit FilmLA.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15

How to Master Execution in Your Business

Turn plans into progress by focusing on how to make and meet your goals.

Inc. - Jan. 14

China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs

China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fulfill orders amid uncertainty over trade tariffs that could be imposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump

ABC News - Jan. 12

UCLA women's basketball team copes with fear, uncertainty during fire threat

The top-ranked Bruins returned home from Indiana this week as the Palisades fire and others ignited, forcing coach Cori Close and the players to deal with tragedy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Hyundai unveils new electric SUV amid uncertainty

It's an uncertain time in the electric vehicle market, but Hyundai Motors is preparing to release a highly anticipated new electric SUV. The company's global CEO opened up about the new vehicle and ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Timeline shows warnings escalated quickly as L.A. fire danger grew

CBS News examined public statements and warnings to trace how authorities sounded the alarm about the L.A. fires as conditions worsened. Here's what we know.

CBS News - Jan. 10

The Most Exciting Tech for Your Business at CES 2025

Some of the weird and wonderful gadgets announced at the Consumer Electronics Show could help you run your company (or at least have more fun).

Inc. - Jan. 10

U.S. payrolls grew by 256,000 in December, much more than expected; unemployment rate falls to 4.1%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Constellation Brands’ stock slides as CEO cites ‘uncertainty’ about consumer spending

The parent of the Modelo and Corona beer brands lowered its 2025 outlook, despite third-quarter profit growth.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Sainsbury's Christmas Sales Grew; Expects Profit in Line With Market Views

The grocer reported sales volume growth for the key Christmas period and expects to deliver retail operating profit for its fiscal year in line with market consensus.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10

At Los Angeles emergency shelters, wildfire evacuees turn to community help amid uncertainty

Emergency shelters have become refuges for many whose lives have been upended by the unprecedented fires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.

NBC News - Jan. 10

UK businesses back scheme to prevent repeat offending

Prisons minister James Timpson’s initiative will see people on probation and serving sentences outside jail helped into work

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds 2025 Forecast for Carmakers

Possible tariffs and an end to a $7,500 tax credit are only two factors that could affect automakers’ plans as the new administration assumes power.

Inc. - Jan. 9

How business is bracing for a US-China trade war

President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The silent business of digital identity has remade Relx

Company once known as Reed Elsevier has moved from legal and scientific publishing into AI fraud detection

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Uncontained Fire Threatens Pacific Palisades Homes and Businesses

The blaze tearing through the posh neighborhood nestled above the Pacific Ocean has already consumed over 10 percent of area, and remains out of control.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025

In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Hyve aims to double in size as business conferences boom

UK-based group now under private equity ownership seeks acquisitions in corporate events market

Financial Times - Jan. 8

The man making a business out of China’s burnout generation

Li Jianxiong was a highflying marketing executive in Beijing until a breakdown sent him to the west on a wellness voyage of discovery – just as his peers were losing faith in the Chinese Dream. Li ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?

The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump White House — but stiffer headwinds could clip the sails of the U.S. in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Alaska's snow crab season is back after pause, but uncertainty looms

Biologists blamed the rapid decline of snow crab on a 2018 climate-fueled heatwave. Some fishermen are still reeling as they face a murky future.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Snow crab fishing in Alaska returns, but fishermen face uncertainty amid reduced quotas

After a two-year pause, fishermen are once again allowed to catch snow crab off the waters of Alaska. The problem that led to the pause wasn't limited to snow crabs, and the solution hopes to help ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

How Congestion Pricing Will Affect Small Businesses

New York City’s controversial new toll could hurt small businesses by making deliveries more expensive—or help them by reducing traffic jams.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Europe is not a business backwater

Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potential

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Germany's pro-business FDP want to govern with conservatives

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

How Turnkey Service Improves Your Business’s Marketability

Making the case that your business can meet customers needs is key, but follow through with a reliable strategy.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Barcelona uncertainty goes on as latest request to register Dani Olmo is rejected

La Liga and RFEF reject Olmo and Víctor registrations Barcelona likely to take case to Spain’s sports council Barcelona have failed in their latest attempt to register the Spain international ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

4 Ways to Drive Organic Business Growth

As companies find funding harder to come by, more are turning toward organic growth strategies. Here’s what they look like.

Inc. - Jan. 4

How Georgia and Notre Dame handled tragedy, uncertainty and then a football game over 36 hours in New Orleans

In the aftermath of a deadly attack that killed 14 people, officials at the Sugar Bowl, Georgia and Notre Dame dealt with a situation unlike any they had faced before.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.

The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2