Startup Sierra Raises

Trip.com price target raised to $78 from $65 at Mizuho

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Trump victory raises risk of investing in offshore wind projects, says RWE

German energy firm shaves €3bn from spending plans for next financial year to €7bn. A German energy firm has said that Donald Trump’s election victory has increased the risks of investing in ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles

Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.

South Korea starts to raise game on workplace mental health

In-house counselling is becoming more common, but the country’s high-pressure corporate culture persists

World - Financial Times - November 14

Cop29 live: solidarity levy on cryptocurrency could raise billions for climate action, says report

Charging $0.045 per kWh for energy used in intensive bitcoin mining could produce $5bn for the climate crisis, says Global Solidarity Levies taskforce. Josh Gabbatiss, from Carbon Brief has ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Trump's return raise worries

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation and diplomacy

World - ABC News - November 14

Ruckus Games raises $19M for ‘suburban invasion’ RPG shooter with disruptive multiplayer

Ruckus Games has raised $19 million in funding to disrupt the multiplayer gaming landscape with an RPG shooter.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 14

Who is RFK Jr, the health secretary pick that is raising eyebrows?

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.

Sex party planner Killing Kittens raising money to take events global

UK government-backed company wants to launch in Los Angeles and Venice among others

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Trump's win could sharply raise the cost of electric vehicles. Here's why.

Americans looking to purchase EVs may want to do so quickly, as the incoming administration is likely to axe a $7,500 tax credit.

Bad-blood match demands England raise game for the Boks

The gap between England and South Africa is usually narrower than expectations, but Steve Borthwick's side must raise their game again.

Harris campaign raised $1 billion-plus. It's still sending appeals for donors.

Democrats are sending persistent appeals to Harris supporters without expressly asking them to cover any potential debts, enticing would-be donors instead with other matters.

UK Pizza Hut to raise funds after Budget tax hikes

The money could come from a sale of part of the business, or new investment from existing shareholders.

No women in combat roles? Trump's Pentagon chief pick raises eyebrows

Democrats and veterans groups are taking aim at Trump Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s belief that women should not serve in combat roles, with at least two crucial GOP senators also asking ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Safety concerns raised after plane struck by bullet in Dallas

Passengers and crew on a Southwest Airlines flight were moments from takeoff when a bullet struck the right side of the jetliner in Dallas, Texas, on Friday night. Jason Allen reports on this and ...

Trump's proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say

“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.

Two telecoms cables in Baltic Sea severed, raising suspicions of sabotage

Outages include 1,200km link between Germany and Finland and 218km cable between Lithuania and Sweden. Update: Damage to Baltic Sea cables was sabotage, German minister says . Two undersea ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Walmart sales beat again and outlook raised, as retailer cites ‘resilient’ US customers

Walmart’s stock headed for a record after another earnings beat, as general merchandise sales turned positive.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

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