Street Lowering Expectations

NHS must improve productivity in return for extra money, Streeting says

Health secretary says he expects value for money for taxpayers after £25 billion cash injection.

Liverpool Street station redevelopment plans scaled back

Network Rail sets out revised project at UK’s busiest station after heritage groups called proposals ‘insensitive’

World - Financial Times - November 4

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

The famous shopping street becomes the first major London display to switch on for Christmas.

Wall Street tribes hunt for election victory

Plus, big loans for companies with Nvidia chips raise concerns over tech giant’s dominance

World - Financial Times - November 5

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Money manager tries to catch up with rivals as investors shift into unlisted assets

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Crowds line streets for Lewes bonfire celebrations

The bonfire societies spend months producing effigies which are paraded through the streets.

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault in street

MP Mike Amesbury is charged with assault after a video emerged of him appearing to punch a man.

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Officials are still investigating the cause of the blast, which damaged homes and vehicles.

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, was gunned down near his club's stadium in Rosario.

Wall Street’s Blindspot That Helps Small Investors

Thirty-two percent returns from the $2.4 trillion baby boomer trend?

Business - Inc. - November 12

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.

CNBC's Sorkin: Wall Street spooked by Gaetz nomination

CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin spoke out on President-elect Trump’s nomination of now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for attorney general, saying the decision resulted in a “shift in tone” for Wall ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The drama and farce of the Baker Street bank heist

In 1971, a group broke into a bank vault - but the plan was nearly brought down by a radio ham.

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers

Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Genuine Parts stock slides on Q3 earnings miss, lowered outlook

Shares of Genuine Parts Co. fell 10.1% in premarket trading after the auto-parts company reported lower-than-expected third-quarter earnings and lowered its outlook, citing weakness in market ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members

Ministers will consult on range of measures aimed at easing representation

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs

President Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) are in New Hampshire Tuesday to tout efforts made by the administration on health care savings and lowering drug prices. The duo are expected to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Akzo Nobel Sees Full-Year Earnings at Lower End of Guidance

The Dutch paints company reported a fall in third-quarter net profit, missing consensus views, and said it expected full-year earnings at the lower end of its guidance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh

The toy company’s profit, however, is holding up due to stronger margins, helped by factors such as cost cuts, supply-chain improvements and lower input costs.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Equinor's Key Profit Measure Lags Forecasts on Lower Oil Prices and Volumes

The Norwegian energy major reported a sharper-than-expected decline in underlying profit for the third quarter as a drop in oil prices and sales volumes offset resilient gas production.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 24

Honeywell’s stock falls as sales miss and lowered guidance offsets profit beat

Honeywell International Inc.’s stock fell 2.5% early Thursday, after the aerospace and technology company missed third-quarter sales estimates and lowered its guidance, offsetting a profit beat.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with Type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, appeared to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Thursday in the journal ...

Latest in Street Lowering Expectations

NHS must improve productivity in return for extra money, Streeting says

Liverpool Street station redevelopment plans scaled back

Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind

Watch: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on

Wall Street tribes hunt for election victory

State Street says it is ‘shopping’ for a private credit manager

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

Crowds line streets for Lewes bonfire celebrations

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

MP Mike Amesbury charged with assault in street

Moment vehicle explodes on quiet New York street

Argentine football hooligan leader shot dead in street

Wall Street’s Blindspot That Helps Small Investors

Failing hospitals will be revealed and their managers sacked, says Streeting

Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance

CNBC's Sorkin: Wall Street spooked by Gaetz nomination

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The drama and farce of the Baker Street bank heist

Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers

Genuine Parts stock slides on Q3 earnings miss, lowered outlook

UK unions could seek bargaining rights with just 2% of workers as members

Watch live: Biden, Sanders give remarks on lowering drug costs

Akzo Nobel Sees Full-Year Earnings at Lower End of Guidance

Mattel Lowers Sales Outlook After Barbie Sales Weigh

Equinor's Key Profit Measure Lags Forecasts on Lower Oil Prices and Volumes

Honeywell’s stock falls as sales miss and lowered guidance offsets profit beat

Ozempic linked to lower Alzheimer's risk in people with Type 2 diabetes

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