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China retail sales growth weakens unexpectedly in November
Consumption rises a less than forecast 3%, highlighting why Beijing has made it the top economic concernFinancial Times - 1h -
GM’s Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter
For years, General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra has promised a new future for the company, away from a stodgy metal-bending automaker into a tech-driven, forward-thinking company poised for growth.NBC News - 12h -
From growth to gone: GM’s Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter
The driverless ride-hailing service was supposed to be the shining star of GM's growth plans, leading to $50 billion in revenue by the end of this decade.CNBC - 16h -
Apple Plans Thinner, Foldable iPhones to Revive Growth
The iPhone business, which accounts for around half of Apple’s overall revenue, is in a sales slump following years of mostly incremental upgrades to its devices.The Wall Street Journal - 19h -
Bundesbank slashes growth forecast and sounds alarm over trade war
Europe’s largest economy could be pushed into recession by Trump tariffs, central bank warnsFinancial Times - 2d -
Xi prioritises consumers over chips as concerns over growth mount
Readout from key policy meeting indicates government’s realisation of economic challengeFinancial Times - 2d -
China stresses plans to boost growth at top agenda-setting meeting
The annual economic work conference followed a high-level Monday meeting of the Politburo, the ruling Communist Party's top decision-making body.CNBC - 3d -
Top Growth Companies With Insider Ownership In December 2024
In a week marked by record highs for major U.S. stock indexes, growth stocks have notably outperformed their value counterparts, driven by strong performances in sectors like consumer discretionary ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Exploring High Growth Tech Stocks with Potential for Expansion
In recent weeks, global markets have shown a mixed performance, with major U.S. indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs while the Russell 2000 Index experienced a ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Brazil’s President Lula to undergo a new procedure after initial surgery for brain bleed
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo a new procedure on Thursday following up on an unplanned surgery earlier this week for a brain bleedABC News - 4d -
Macy's employee who hid $151 million in delivery expenses was trying to mask initial mistake, sources say
The department store operator slightly raised its full-year forecast, while still projecting a sales decline.CNBC - 4d -
Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health
President Joe Biden says having healthy women is as important for the U.S. economy as it is for the women themselvesABC News - 4d -
Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs will ‘dramatically’ hit growth
Central bank has slashed borrowing costs five times this year in an effort to combat unemployment and boost growthFinancial Times - 4d -
Unusual scales on crocodile heads due to skin growth rate, scientists say
Researchers find that varying stiffness and speeds at which skin grows lead to ‘mechanical’ formation of inward folds. It sounds like a conundrum that Rudyard Kipling would have explored in his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Take Two Media Initiative on smartphone use tips for families
With many kids asking for their first phone, the Take Two Media Initiative works with families to promote balanced tech use. Teen ambassadors Zora Penn and Gemma Graham join "CBS Mornings Plus" to ...CBS News - 4d -
Price growth ticked up in November as inflation progress stalls
Price growth sped up a bit in November, a sign that efforts to cool inflation may be stalling.NBC News - 4d -
Exxon Mobil Targets 10% Annual Earnings Growth Through 2030
The biggest U.S. oil company laid out a six-year strategic plan in which it it plans to grow earnings at a compound annual growth rate of 10% and boost spending on capital projects through 2030.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
TUI Shares Slip on Slower Growth Expectations
The travel operator guided for a lower rate of growth in the current fiscal year, despite posting a jump in profit for fiscal 2024 on strong demand.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Reckoning with an era of slow growth
Opportunities exist for the UK and its European neighbours, but they must grasp the nettle of economic reformFinancial Times - 5d -
Allianz Targets Faster Earnings Growth, Boosts Returns
Europe’s largest insurer expects earnings growth to accelerate in the next three years driven by its property and casualty division and promised to return three quarters of its net profit to ...The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Xi says China will remain world’s ‘growth engine’
Stocks rise after Beijing signals more measures to boost economyFinancial Times - 5d -
Travel is finally back — and an era of huge growth is upon us
U.N. Tourism says international arrivals will fully recover this month, marking an end to years of recovery efforts stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.CNBC - 5d -
The Power of Experience for Business Growth
Bring together customer, employee and user experience for long-term business growth.Inc. - 6d -
AI's growth is just getting started, BlackRock's thematic ETF head says
BlackRock's Jay Jacobs expects infrastructure and cybersecurity plays to shine in 2025. He cites the artificial intelligence boom as a major catalyst.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
WNBA expansion draft results: Valkyries select initial roster, including Kate Martin and Temi Fagbenle
Golden State Valkyries are the first expansion team to join the WNBA since 2008CBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Rebounds
The labor market added 227,000 jobs, a big rebound from October, when storms in the Southeast and a major strike disrupted work. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Job Growth Bounced Back in November
After October’s noisy jobs report, November’s reading got a boost from strike resolutions and hurricane recoveries.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
No initial reports of major damage after 7.0 earthquake off coast of California
Northern California was rattled Thursday by an offshore 7.0 earthquake that triggered tsunami warnings from Oregon down to the Bay Area. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has the latest.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Lululemon stock jumps as international growth helps to offset slowing U.S. sales
Lululemon has been in a bit of a rough spot after the departure of its longtime Chief Product Officer Sun Choe.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
India central bank cuts growth forecast
RBI holds rates and says economy has bottomed outFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Texas lieutenant governor launches initiative to ban THC
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced new legislation Thursday that would ban the sale of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) throughout the state. Senate Bill 3, if passed, will override a 2019 Texas law ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Toronto-Dominion Bank Suspends Growth Targets as It Reviews Business
Toronto-Dominion Bank said it suspended financial-growth targets as it reviews its business options, weeks after settling U.S. charges it failed to properly monitor money laundering.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer
MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Apple subscriptions are exceeding expectations.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Safran Outlines Growth, Shareholder Return Plans
Safran anticipates further sales and profit growth next year and said it intends to return about 70% of its cash generation to shareholders from 2025 to 2028.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Trump promises a crackdown on diversity initiatives. Fearful institutions are dialing them back already
As the president-elect and his allies plan a multi-pronged attack on DEI policies, companies and campuses are complying with threats even though they don’t have to. In 2020, Donald Trump signed ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Starmer refuses to repeat Labour’s G7 growth pledge
Prime minister will set new target on Thursday, as he courts investment during Qatari visit to BritainFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
How Amazon Aims to Feed Whole Foods’ Growth With Mini City Stores
Whole Foods is expanding its small format Daily Shop locations to offer fresh produce, groceries, and prepared meals for residents in metropolitan neighborhoods.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
