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Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports
President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Alphabet Revenue Jumps 15% to $88.3 Billion
The tech giant’s 34 percent increase in quarterly profit topped Wall Street expectations, driven by its advertising and cloud businesses.Tech - The New York Times - October 29 -
UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer
UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Microsoft Earnings Show Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion
The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.Tech - The New York Times - October 30 -
Siemens to Buy Altair in $10.6 Billion Equity Deal
The German industrial giant is acquiring software and technology company Altair, a deal that will increase Siemens’s digital business revenue.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30 -
Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit
The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.Business - The New York Times - October 31 -
Kroger Finalizes $1.37 Billion Opioid Crisis Settlement
Kroger finalized a $1.37 billion settlement in connection with the grocery chain’s role in the U.S. opioid crisis, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford said.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
U.K. government cuts NatWest stake by £1 billion
The British government on Monday said it further trimmed its crisis-era investment in U.K. bank NatWest.Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
Rivian’s stock soars as joint venture with Volkswagen is upsized to $5.8 billion
Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
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Samsung Electronics Plans $7 Billion Share Buyback
The South Korean technology giant’s stock repurchase plan comes amid investor concerns over its flagship memory-chip business, which is missing out on the artificial intelligence boom.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15 -
MicroStrategy’s stock surges on $4.6 billion bitcoin buy
MicroStrategy shares are surging on the software company and cryptocurrency play’s $4.6 billion bitcoin buy.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
MicroStrategy’s $30 billion Bitcoin Bet Is Paying Off
The stock is up 460 percent this year thanks to the crypto—more than double Nvidia’s returns.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
A look at the $3 billion classroom safety industry
With school shootings continuing throughout the U.S., classroom safety has become big business. Mark Strassmann takes a look at how some companies are trying to keep students safe.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
7-Eleven, the Slurpee and a $47 Billion Takeover Battle
The convenience chain is at the center of a bidding war between would-be buyers on two continents. Here’s why they’re hungry for it.Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Asia has ‘enormous’ shortfall of funds to adapt to climate change, warns ADB
Development bank report says region still needs hundreds of billions of dollars for action to tackle impact of global warmingWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine
Beijing’s move leaves California company rushing to find new battery providersWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Biden administration announces $3 billion for rural electric co-ops
The Biden administration announced more than $3 billion Friday in funding for seven rural electric cooperatives, part of a broader effort to promote renewable energy in rural areas. The grants ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Trump mass deportation plan could cost billions a year
Immigration experts say Donald Trump's mass deportation plan, if carried out, could be complicated and cost billions a year. It could also lead to more family separations.Top stories - CBS News - October 27