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Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?
Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
Foreign investors fear India’s stock market boom may be over
International investors pull out more than $10bn from Indian stocks as indices record largest fall since March 2020Business - Financial Times - November 4 -
Why China's Solar Boom Is a Bust for Its Leading Players
Shielded by tariffs and fostered by subsidies, a solar panel commands triple the price in the U.S. compared with China and Europe, but expanding in America has become trickier.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
How Samsung fell behind in the AI boom leading to a $126 billion wipeout
Samsung Electronics has fallen behind long-time rival SK Hynix in the area of high-bandwith memory.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
China’s cleantech boom fuels its confidence on the climate stage
Green energy success is helping Beijing push back against western political pressureWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Trump energy allies anticipate boom times for oil, gas, mining
Former President Trump’s election victory has sent a jolt of enthusiasm through the fossil fuel and mining industries as they anticipate a favorable regulatory environment under his incoming ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume
Entrepreneur Aktarer Zaman built his business finding customers direct flights for far lower prices on layover itineraries. Carriers are not pleased.Business - Inc. - November 13 -
‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom
Thousands flock to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and other former hidden gems just for photo ops. There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
AI Investments Are Booming, but Venture-Firm Profits Are at a Historic Low
Investors hope the Trump administration will make tech acquisition deals easier.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
SpaceX Starship’s Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds
An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.Business - The New York Times - November 18 -
4 Lessons Your Brand Can Learn From the Taylor Swift Boom
Some businesses got a revenue boost of up to 600 percent when the Eras Tour came to town. Here’s how your brand can benefit from similar event-related strategies.Business - Inc. - November 20 -
Nvidia's Sales Soar as AI Spending Boom Barrels Ahead
The AI chip giant gave a strong outlook, pointing to healthy demand for next-generation chips.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Surrealism, cafes and lots (and lots) of cats: why Japanese fiction is booming
From tales of alienation to comforting novels set in bookshops, Japanese authors have written nearly half of this year’s bestselling translated novels in the UK. What’s their secret? • Read an an ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
The 'Costco Guys' bring the 'Boom' to AEW in victory over Q.T. Marshall
Big Boom AJ, Big Justice and The Rizzler reigned supreme against Q.T. Marshall on AEW Zero Hour.Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago -
Selfies and surf simulators: the young cruisers driving boom in sea holidays
A new generation is taking to the ocean in growing numbers – and fears over the environmental impact of cruise ships appear not to be denting their popularity. Read more in this series This ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
China’s emissions peak in sharper focus as solar and electric cars boom
Experts cautiously optimistic about Beijing’s environmental progressWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Royal Mail couriers vote to strike as labour tensions mount
The union’s vote at the group’s eCourier unit casts a shadow over Daniel Křetínský’s £5.3bn takeover dealWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK
British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...World - ABC News - October 30 -
Britain's Labour Party Bets on Big Taxes, Borrowing to Boost Economy
The U.K.’s new government presented its plan to jolt the country out of years of moribund growth: more taxes and a bigger state.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds
Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
Ikea to pay €6mn to compensate for forced labour by ex-prisoners in East Germany
Political and other prisoners were made to work producing furniture for the retailer from 1960 until 1990Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Businesses warn Labour’s £25bn ‘tax on jobs’ will hurt hiring
Companies criticise rise in employers’ national insurance contributionsBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Closure of UK inheritance tax ‘loophole’ to penalise estates of wealthy pensioners
Experts say big tax bills could result from Rachel Reeves’ move in the BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Labour wants to reverse decline – but with a big budget comes a big risk
The government knows cynical voters will need to see tangible change in public services and to feel better off. At the final political cabinet before Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget this ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Rachel Reeves’ budget leaves her little room to manoeuvre
Bet on long-term improvements will make spending review in 2027 a crunch time for the governmentWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups
Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiencyWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Decades of bus decline and what hampers Labour’s route forward
Bus fare cap increase will have only limited effect as the Budget lacked proper funding boost to support servicesWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Labour needs to make good on its pro-business promise
The government must understand what it means to risk your own capital in a venture or how confidence is generatedWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
The US-UK special relationship will survive Labour involvement in this election
The decision of Labour Party volunteers to go to the U.S to knock on doors for Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked controversy, with Republicans filing an FEC complaint and suggesting it could ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
US adds just 12,000 jobs as storms and strikes hit labour market
October figure far below average forecast of 100,000 job gains and comes just four days before US electionBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
Labour challenges Badenoch to back billions for public services and tax rises
Rachel Reeves throws down budget gauntlet to new Tory chief as party’s first black leader is congratulated on win. Labour has thrown down an immediate challenge to the new Tory leader, Kemi ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
UK MPs plan to grill Shein boss over labour practices
Business select committee intends to summon fast-fashion brands over workers’ rights as soon as JanuaryWorld - Financial Times - November 4