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U.S. economic growth slows as consumers tighten their belts
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.6% in the first quarter of 2024, according to initial estimate.CBS News - Top stories -
BHP plans £31bn bid for Anglo American but attracts ire from South Africa and shareholders
Legal & General and Abrdn criticise offer as undervaluing UK-listed minerFinancial Times - Business -
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Sanofi Sales, Profit Beat Forecasts
Sanofi backed its full-year earnings guidance after it reported first-quarter profit ahead of consensus, with sales growth driven by continued strength in anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent and its new drug launches.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sanofi Sales, Profit Beat Forecasts
Sanofi backed its full-year earnings guidance after it reported first-quarter profit ahead of consensus, with sales growth driven by continued strength in anti-inflammatory drug Dupixent and its new drug launches.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Forecasters predict record number of hurricanes
Weather forecasters at the University of Pennsylvania predicted a record hurricane season for 2024 on Thursday, a “hyperactive” season that could threaten the Gulf Coast. The Penn forecast predicts between 27 and 39 named tropical storms, with the ...The Hill - Politics -
Unilever Backs Guidance as Sales Beat Forecasts
Unilever said it continued to expect sales to grow 3% to 5% this year, with a modest improvement in operating margin, as volumes and price dynamics normalize.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Unilever Backs Guidance as Sales Beat Forecasts
Unilever said it continued to expect sales to grow 3% to 5% this year, with a modest improvement in operating margin, as volumes and price dynamics normalize.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Safran Backs Outlook as Revenue Beats Forecasts
Safran confirmed its full-year guidance after it posted first-quarter revenue above expectations, as the postpandemic recovery in air traffic continued.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Safran Backs Outlook as Revenue Beats Forecasts
Safran confirmed its full-year guidance after it posted first-quarter revenue above expectations, as the postpandemic recovery in air traffic continued.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Watch reaction when minister asks if Congo is a different country to Rwanda
The Question Time audience were surprised when Chris Philp answered an audience member's question about DR Congo.BBC News - Top stories -
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Business -
Banned football fan raises £15,000 to sue
Linzi Smith's lawyer says the club's actions are a "huge overreach" in to her personal life.BBC News - Top stories -
What Is a ‘Decent Wage’? France’s Michelin Raises a Debate.
The tire maker vowed to ensure that none of its workers would struggle to make ends meet.The New York Times - Top stories -
Centene’s earnings crush estimates and company raises guidance
Centene Corp.’s stock rose 3.4% early Friday, after the managed healthcare provider blew past earnings estimates for the first quarter and raised its full-year guidance.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump's potential plan for Fed raises alarms
Former President Trump's potential plan to exert more influence over the Federal Reserve is alarming experts and investors. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that a group of Trump allies is crafting ways to chip away at the independence of ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
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 -
Moncler Sales Beat Forecasts Amid Solid Demand in China
The Italian luxury-fashion company said revenue for the Moncler brand grew 26% in Asia.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
Bristol Myers Squibb beats on revenue, launches $1.5 billion cost cuts as it posts quarterly loss
Bristol Myers Squibb said the charges primarily reflect its acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics and collaboration agreement with SystImmune.CNBC - Business -
Barclays shares surge as bank beats forecasts despite drop in profits
Barclays posted a 13% drop in its first quarter profits as lower fee income and a drop in the value of its loans and deposits caused its income to slumpMarketWatch - Business -
American Airlines swings to a loss, but tops estimates for Q2 forecast
American Airlines swung to a loss in the first quarter, but its forecast for the current period surpassed analysts' estimates.CNBC - Business - Travel -
Meta tumbles 10% on weak revenue forecast and Zuckerberg's comments on spending
Meta shares tumbled on Thursday after the company issued weak revenue guidance that overshadowed its first-quarter earnings beat.CNBC - Business -
Intel shares fall after company provides weak forecast for the current quarter
Intel's report was the first since the company revealed that it had restructured its financial reports to make Intel Foundry a separate line item.CNBC - Business -
Intel’s earnings forecast fails to clear low bar, and the stock’s drop continues
Intel Corp. shares dropped 8% in the extended session Thursday, adding to their rough start to the year as the chip company reported revenue slightly below Wall Street’s expectations.MarketWatch - Business -
FirstFT: Alphabet beats earnings forecast and announces first-ever dividend
Also in today’s newsletter, Blinken meets Xi and investors scale back US rate cut betsFinancial Times - World -
FirstFT: Alphabet beats earnings forecast and announces first-ever dividend
Also in today’s newsletter, Blinken meets Xi and investors scale back US rate cut betsFinancial Times - World -
Traton First Quarter Beats Forecasts Despite European Slowdown
Traton posted above-forecast results for the first quarter, thanks to stronger pricing and market growth in South America and despite slower momentum in Europe.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Traton First Quarter Beats Forecasts Despite European Slowdown
Traton posted above-forecast results for the first quarter, thanks to stronger pricing and market growth in South America and despite slower momentum in Europe.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Exxon Mobil’s stock falls after profit and production drop below forecasts
Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. dropped more than 3% Friday after the oil and gas giant reported first-quarter profit and production that fell below forecasts, even as revenue beat expectations by a wide margin.MarketWatch - Business -
Forecasting pioneer: 'A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose'
A notable forecaster of presidential elections said in a recent interview that “a lot would have to go wrong for [President Biden] to lose” in November. In an interview with The Guardian released Friday, American University professor Allan ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Kenya flood death toll rises as more torrential rain forecast
Total deaths reach 76 and more than 130,000 displaced as weeks of flooding also affects east African neighbours. Seventy-six people in Kenya have died because of flooding triggered by torrential downpours since March, the government has said, ...The Guardian - World -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Hermes Posts Sales Growth Across All Markets
Hermes sales grew across its regions in the first three months of the year, helped by its wealthier client base during a quarter that was expected to be challenging for the luxury sector as a whole.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A reformed stock market would unleash Britain’s growth
Keeping growth companies onshore would boost the FTSE and the UK economyFinancial Times - World -
Google Parent Alphabet Looks to Continue Revenue Growth
The search giant has reported four straight quarters of accelerating sales growth and been investing in artificial-intelligence technology. Still, Google’s advertising sales last quarter fell short of expectations.The Wall Street Journal - World - Google -
Hermes Posts Sales Growth Across All Markets
Hermes sales grew across its regions in the first three months of the year, helped by its wealthier client base during a quarter that was expected to be challenging for the luxury sector as a whole.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS Act and job growth
Watch live coverage as President Biden delivers remarks on how the CHIPS and Science Act are growing the economy and creating jobs.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Microsoft cloud growth accelerates on back of AI push
Microsoft saw a pickup in the segment containing video games after buying publisher Activision Blizzard in October.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
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