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Global investors wake up to cheap UK stocks as takeover activity rises
Jupiter Asset Management boss says London-listed shares are ‘cheapest they have been in 50 years’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Post-Brexit border checks forecast to cost UK £4.7bn, says NAO
Watchdog says says repeated delays have caused unnecessary costs and strategy lacks a ‘clear timetable’. The government expects to have spent at least £4.7bn on introducing post-Brexit border controls, which have been repeatedly hit by delays, the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.
Chinese search-engine giant Baidu reported a drop in quarterly profit, but beat estimates, helped by stable online marketing revenue and rising sales from its AI Cloud business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Northern Lights Forecast in the U.K.
Sightings of the aurora borealis are unlikely in the U.K. this weekend, but the northern lights could return on Monday, forecasters said.The New York Times - World -
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Giants activate Soler from IL in series of roster moves
The Giants activated Jorge Soler from the injured list and recalled Mason Black from Triple-A in a series of roster moves before Friday's game against the Rockies.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
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Grow Your Business With Influencers, but Not Like This
Lose the blind spot and learn how to grow your business with this ironically untapped audience.Inc. - Business -
Bus bursts into flames on busy street
Video footage shows firefighters battling huge flames and thick smoke in the middle of a busy street.BBC News - Top stories -
Business Education: Executive Education 2024
The FT’s latest rankings of custom and open-enrolment programmes. Plus: focus on AI; development for female leaders; managing multigenerational workforces; alternative providersFinancial Times - Business -
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New EY Report Forecasts 2024 Deals Rebound
Despite stubborn interest rates, mergers and acquisitions could rebound dramatically from the drop off that characterized last year.Inc. - Business -
Tua Tagovailoa has been mostly absent from Dolphins activities as Miami QB looks for big next contract
Tagovailoa has skipped most voluntary OTAs over the past month as team prepares for him to play on fifth-year-optionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
How active WNBA players fared the first time they wore their signature or player edition sneakers
There are currently two active WNBA players with their signature shoe with another to come in 2025. Here's how they fared in their shoe debuts.ESPN - Sports -
NBA playoffs: Knicks' Josh Hart, OG Anunoby active Game 7 vs. Pacers, will play through injury pain
The Knicks are getting all hands on deck for Game 7 against the Pacers.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Clemson's Dabo Swinney defends lack of transfer portal activity amid criticism: 'We've been very consistent'
It was always going to be difficult for Swinney to quicken Clemson's sonic-speed momentum gathered in the mid-2010sCBS Sports - Sports -
Bengals' Tee Higgins has not signed franchise tender, not eligible for organized team activities, per report
Higgins reportedly isn't expected to sign his franchise tender in the next weekCBS Sports - Sports -
9 Communication Principles for Today’s Business Leaders
In this age of communication overload, every message, syntax, and context is critical.Inc. - Business -
8 Books to Read Now: Best in Business
Books that illuminate the workplace and the marketplace, as featured by The Wall Street Journal’s reviewers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Janet Yellen's Risky Debt-Management Business
Her overreliance on short-term borrowing sets taxpayers up for a painful economic reckoning.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Business locked in expensive AI 'arms race'
Business leaders feel pressure to invest in AI but the costs are formidable.BBC News - Top stories -
Marijuana rescheduling moves businesses into ‘uncharted territory’
Marijuana business owners hoping to benefit from the Biden administration’s move to reschedule the drug may be in for disappointment, according to experts. The administration announced plans Thursday to move forward with a rule that would ...The Hill - Politics -
Navigating Sales Slumps: Proactive Strategies for Business Owners
The first step in addressing a sales slump is recognizing it early.Inc. - Business -
Samsung, Stung by AI Missteps, Ousts Its Top Semiconductor Executive
The South Korean tech giant has tapped a turnaround specialist, hoping to grab more business with the likes of Nvidia.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart’s shares hit record high as retailer raises its earnings forecast
Company continues to benefit from consumers seeking the best deals amid persistent inflationFinancial Times - World -
Newzoo revises 2023 games revenue forecasts down to $184B
Newzoo has adjusted its 2023 games revenue estimates, putting the numbers down from $187 billion to $184 billion.VentureBeat - Tech -
Half of venture firms will ‘fade or fail,’ prominent VC forecasts
As many as half the venture-capital firms will fade or fail, says a prominent player in that space.MarketWatch - Business -
Economists forecast $500bn annual hit from new Trump tariffs
Peterson Institute says poorest Americans will suffer most if Republican wins election and raises levies as promisedFinancial Times - World - Donald Trump -
Palo Alto Networks’ stock falls after earnings as forecast fails to impress
The stock was down about 9% in after-hours action Monday. It lost 28% in the session after the last earnings report.MarketWatch - Business -
Weather forecasters warn Pakistanis to stay indoors ahead of new heat wave
Authorities in Pakistan urged people to stay indoors as the country is hit by an extreme heat wave that threatens to bring dangerously high temperatures and yet another round of glacial-driven floodsABC News - World -
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Lowe's Earnings Top Forecasts; Big-Ticket Spending Stays Weak
Do-it-yourself customers, who make up about 75% of Lowe’s customer base, cut back on higher-priced discretionary purchases.The Wall Street Journal - World -
CD interest rate forecast for summer 2024: Everything experts predict
CD rates might experience some changes this summer, experts say. Here's how — and why.CBS News - Top stories -
Why economist forecasts of a US recession were so wrong
The factors that explain why a contraction has been a no-showFinancial Times - World -
UK court rules that extension of police powers to intervene in protests is unlawful
Britain’s High Court has ruled that new regulations that gave U.K. police more powers to intervene in protests were unlawfulABC News - World - United Kingdom -
UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general electionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
How fast is UK inflation falling?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
How fast are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising has fallen from record highs, but is still above the 2% target.BBC News - Top stories -
JD.com Beat Estimates With Higher Profit, Sales
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com posted a rise in quarterly profit, beating estimates as its core businesses grew despite fierce competition with peers such as Alibaba and PDD.The Wall Street Journal - Business