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China sets growth target around 5% despite threat from US tariffs
Beijing outlines fiscal spending plans amid lagging domestic consumption and mounting trade tensionsFinancial Times - 1d -
How serious are the threats to US economic growth?
Concerns about weakening expansion come after US served as key driver behind global growth in recent yearsFinancial Times - 19h -
Chinese manufacturing returns to growth despite threat of higher Trump tariffs
Fastest expansion in three months as new orders rise at Chinese factories. China’s manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February, despite the looming threat that ...The Guardian - 3d -
China keeps its economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025
China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds.NBC News - 1d -
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PayPal has some big new growth targets. Can it hit its marks?
One analyst says the new growth goals seem achievable. Another worries competition from Apple Pay might get in the way.MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Target to expand online marketplace, boost product assortment as it aims for $15 billion in sales growth by 2030
Target hosted an investor day in New York City and outlined its plans to grow over the next five years after issuing fiscal 2024 fourth quarter earnings.CNBC - 1d -
Yum Brands reveals Taco Bell growth target as its same-store sales shine
Taco Bell’s same-store sales are expected to rise 8% in the first quarter.MarketWatch - 1d -
China targets 'around 5%' growth in 2025 and lays out stimulus measures as trade worries mount
China on Wednesday set its GDP growth target for 2025 at "around 5%" as it starts its annual parliamentary meeting amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S.CNBC - 1d -
Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints
Stocks tumbled from all-time highs Thursday in the wake of Walmart projecting a lower-than-expected sales outlook.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Reject the quiet life — there is no growth without competition
The UK government should learn from the sorry history of cartels and monopoliesFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
EU struggles to balance its green and growth goals
New policy package makes clear compromises in pursuit of economic growthFinancial Times - 5d -
It’s a growth scare first and a tariff scare second
Plus retail investor sentiment and Doge job cutsFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Why CFPB is being targeted by Trump
The fired head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said he sees the attack against the agency as "suspicious."CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Walmart shares drop as retailer says profit growth will slow
Walmart has factors that could work in its favor, including a growing online business and market share gains from higher-income shoppers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Kontoor Brands CEO describes growth plans for new acquisition
In a Thursday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Kontoor Brands CEO Scott Baxter discussed the apparel company's new acquisition.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers
DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy
Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
US says revenue from minerals deal will fuel Ukraine’s postwar growth
Kyiv remains sceptical of plan as Treasury secretary Scott Bessent denies it is ‘coercive’ in FT opinion articleFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Planet Fitness shares stumble as outlook points to slower earnings growth
Planet Fitness’ stock falls as the full-year earnings growth outlook disappoints.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
How the EU wants to tweak its merger rules to boost growth
Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets the record straight on women’s rightsFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
C3.ai’s stock falls as revenue growth beats expectations but slows down
C3.ai shares tumbled more than 5% in extended trading Wednesday.MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Rightmove pushes for growth as web traffic bump signals property revival
Property listings group says house-hunters spent 1bn more minutes on its site last yearFinancial Times - 5d -
Rocket Lab’s outlook disappoints, but SpaceX-style growth is still ahead: analyst
KeyBanc Capital Markets believes Rocket Lab’s long-term-growth prospects are still strong.MarketWatch - 5d -
Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter
The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...The Hill - 5d -
How portable benefits can drive US innovation and job growth
While the primary aim is to help freelancers and gig workers, portable benefits have surprising potential to bolster entrepreneurship and thus the U.S. economy.The Hill - 5d -
The first quarter is on track for negative GDP growth, Atlanta Fed indicator says
The central bank's GDPNow tracker of incoming metrics is indicating that gross domestic product is on pace to shrink by 1.5%.CNBC - 5d -
10 dividend stocks for investors who also want growth
These companies have attractive dividend yields, and analysts expect them to show high growth rates for revenue and profits through 2026.MarketWatch - 2d -
US manufacturers report fall in orders as growth expectations tumble
Data fuels fears that the economy is losing momentum as tariffs loomFinancial Times - 2d -
Tesla faces ‘slower growth and rising risk’ among increasing reasons to worry
BofA Securities has cut its price target on Tesla’s stock, which is trading at a four-month low.MarketWatch - 1d -
China Signals Confidence in Economy Despite Sluggish Growth and U.S. Trade War
As Chinese leaders meet in Beijing, they are striking a confident posture despite serious challenges to the economy and growing pressure from the United States.The New York Times - 1d -
Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February
Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.Inc. - 14h -
Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA
An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...The Hill - 6d -
Sen. Murphy ‘trying to raise the alarm’ on threats to democracy
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., talks to NBC News’ Julie Tsirkin about his shift in political priorities and explains, “When somebody is trying to destroy democracy, they benefit from people who are ...NBC News - 5d -
The Trump Administration Is Deprioritizing Russia as a Cyber Threat
Plus: The FBI pins that ByBit theft on North Korea, a malicious app download breaches Disney, spyware targets a priest close to the pope, and more.Wired - 4d
