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UK wage growth accelerates in final quarter of 2024

Average weekly earnings rise 5.9% as Bank of England weighs when to next cut interest rates

Financial Times - 1d

McDonald’s reports sales growth in fourth quarter as Gaza boycott eases

US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle East

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Global chip sales rose 19.1% in 2024 and will hit double digit growth in 2025 thanks to AI | SIA

Global semiconductor chip sales rose 19.1% to $627.6 billion in 2024 and growth is expected to grow double-digit percentages in 2025.

VentureBeat - Feb. 7

Canopy Growth’s drop in adult-use pot sales snuffs out cannabis-stock momentum

Canopy’s stock reversed on earnings after seeing a rally sparked by the possibility of marijuana reform in the U.S.

MarketWatch - Feb. 7

Restaurant Brands reports 2.5% same-store sales growth, fueled by Burger King and Popeyes

Restaurant Brands' revenue climbed 26% in the quarter.

CNBC - Feb. 12

Labour needs a growth plan for the north

Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to Salford

Financial Times - 6d

Eric Adams is not for sale. He’s for rent!

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was indicted on five counts of bribery, wire fraud and soliciting illegal campaign contributions from foreign nationals, had his case dropped by Deputy Attorney ...

The Hill - 1d

Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth

UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meeting

Financial Times - Feb. 7

India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth

Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potential

Financial Times - Feb. 9

Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth

It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash account

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024

The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.

BBC News - 6d

Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth

The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.

The New York Times - 6d

The Week: What next for Ukraine and some signs of growth?

Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week.

BBC News - 5d

The games industry’s growth potential is shrinking | MIDiA

The games industry's days of double-digit growth are behind it, according to MIDiA's sobering new Global Forecast report for 2025.

VentureBeat - 4d

Show me the evidence that City deregulation will help growth

There is a severe risk of ‘Treasury capture’ as consumers are outgunned in the battle for the ear of policymakers

Financial Times - 2d

London registers zero house price growth for 2024

‘Stark’ divergence between UK capital and rest of country comes as affordability pressures weigh on buyers

Financial Times - 7h

Panel rules for Lore, A-Rod in Timberwolves sale

The ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves must continue as planned, after an arbitration panel ruled Monday that controlling owner Glen Taylor must cede control of the club to partners ...

ESPN - Feb. 11

Annuity sales soar to 10-year high

Higher rates and economic fears persuade retirees to opt for guaranteed incomes

Financial Times - Feb. 12

Santander explored sale of UK business with NatWest

Talks last year came as the British high street lender takes a robust approach to growth ahead of government exit

Financial Times - 6d

Beyoncé ticket sale runs smoothly, to fans' surprise

Tickets for Beyoncé's latest UK dates go on general sale on Friday, with prices reaching up to £950.

BBC News - 5d

Blackstone puts First Eagle up for sale for $4bn

Decision to offload the business comes as private equity groups look to capitalise on a flurry of takeover activity

Financial Times - 4d

Amazon Reports 88% Rise in Profits but Says Growth Could Slow

The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.

The New York Times - Feb. 6

Chinese chip champion’s ‘snowballing’ growth threatens Korean dominance

CXMT develops AI products and rapidly erodes market share of Samsung and SK Hynix

Financial Times - Feb. 10

Reeves faces cutting spending or raising taxes as UK growth disappoints

Chancellor’s fiscal headroom has been wiped out, according to preliminary forecasts by watchdog

Financial Times - Feb. 11

Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump

Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...

The Guardian - Feb. 12

Burger King’s parent company sees growth driven by international markets

Restaurant Brands International also reported a same-restaurant sales beat for Burger King, marking the chain’s first such beat in six quarters.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Lyft has ‘no obvious answers’ for its growth woes, as its stock declines

One issue for Lyft is a downturn in pricing trends, which numerous analysts keyed in on as they looked to make sense of the path forward.

MarketWatch - Feb. 12

Treasury fears UK watchdog will give it little credit for pro-growth reforms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is braced for a steep downgrade by the Office for Budget Responsibility to its forecasts for output

Financial Times - Feb. 12

Executives at private prison firm say they expect 'significant growth'

Executives at the private prison firm CoreCivic say they anticipate the Trump administration's policies will lead to "the most significant growth" in the firm's history.

ABC News - 6d

Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth

Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked gilts

Financial Times - 6d

UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations

The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.

CNBC - 6d

Modest UK growth reprieve leaves Reeves on defensive ahead of Spring Statement

Figures do little to dispel broader concerns about weakness of the economy and its impact on public finances

Financial Times - 6d

Singapore's GDP expands by 4.4% in 2024, fastest growth since 2021

For the fourth quarter, Singapore's GDP grew 5% year on year, higher than the 4.7% forecast by a Reuters poll.

CNBC - 5d

Fitch flags ‘contagion growth’ threat as banks load up on private credit

Private credit has become an increasingly popular asset class, with investments from insurance carriers and pension funds to drive returns.

MarketWatch - 5d

PlayStation Just Had Its Best Sales Quarter Yet, PS5 Lifetime Sales Now At 75 Million

The PlayStation 5 has reached a new milestone, as Sony revealed that the console has enjoyed its best sales quarter to date. In its financial results for the three months that ended on December 31, ...

GameSpot - 6d