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China is tackling weak consumption with child care subsidies
Among the top five priorities China has laid out for boosting consumption is child care subsidies.CNBC - 17h -
China unveils plan to ‘vigorously boost’ weak consumption
Policymakers seek to spur demand as economy battles deflationary pressureFinancial Times - 2d -
China announces plan to 'vigorously boost consumption' in bid to shore up economy
The plan was to vigorously boost consumption, expand domestic demand, and "enhance consumption capacity by increasing income and reducing burdens."CNBC - 2d -
Trump says Supreme Court justices 'get weak' in lambasting unfavorable coverage
President Trump on Friday lamented that Supreme Court Justices “can’t really fight back” and “get weak” in the face of unfavorable media coverage as he railed against what he framed as "horrible" ...The Hill - 5d -
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China plans to ‘vigorously boost consumption’ to shore up economy
Communist party aims to ‘promote reasonable wage growth’ and to reduce financial burdens amid Trump tariffs. Business live – latest updates China’s government has announced ambitious plans to ...The Guardian - 2d -
China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.The New York Times - 1d -
Oracle misses on earnings and issues weak revenue guidance
Oracle missed analysts' expectations for the third quarter.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Rachel Reeves: turning a weak economy into a strong hand
Chancellor wins plaudits from Tories for tough spending decisions but cabinet colleagues grow uneasyFinancial Times - 5d -
We're trimming 2 winning names and buying more of a stock down big from its highs
We're making additional moves into Monday's weakness.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Chinese shares turn positive for the year
CSI 300 jumps after Beijing announces consumption plan amid growing hopes for the country’s AI sectorFinancial Times - 5d -
Indonesian stocks tumble 4% on concerns over economy
Jakarta index among world’s worst performers as slowing consumption and government spending rattle investorsFinancial Times - 1d -
American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance
American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Fintech Klarna files for IPO at a weak point for public debuts
The fintech company thinks it can offer investors more than just its buy-now-pay-later products.MarketWatch - 5d -
49ers lean into biggest weakness by re-signing $8 million fan favorite
Kyle Juszczyk is back with the San Francisco 49ers less than two weeks after being releasedYahoo Sports - 4d -
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlookFinancial Times - 2d -
China's $41 billion plan to boost consumption is just a start as deflationary pressures deepen
Chinese policymakers have increasingly acknowledged the need to counter deflationary pressure at home.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Treasury Secretary Bessent says he’s not concerned about the current stock market volatility
Bessent downplays signals of weak first-quarter economic growthMarketWatch - 6d -
The Authoritarian Endgame on Higher Education
This is a moment to trumpet the strengths of higher education and address its weaknesses.The New York Times - 4d -
Amazon Was a Massive Threat to Walmart. Then Walmart Struck Back Brilliantly
Can you find a way to turn a business weakness into a big advantage?Inc. - 2d -
Samsung promises to pursue deals in ‘do or die’ bid to revive growth
South Korean tech giant apologises to shareholders after year of weak performanceFinancial Times - 16h -
James Carville is wrong. Democrats should fight, not ‘play dead.’
Democrats must fight back against Trump and his agenda, as a lack of action will make them appear weak and Americans will despise weakness.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - 2d -
Thefts at athletes' homes underscore weakness in post-9/11 anti-terrorist program
NBC News confirmed that some of those charged in thefts at athletes' homes traveled under the U.S. visa waiver partnership with Chile, and stayed longer than allowed.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Kohl’s stock tumbles on weak outlook as sales slide. Retailer is taking action, CEO says.
Kohl’s has “identified key areas of focus,” CEO Ashley Buchanan said.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him at Lakers-Knicks game was 'bulls***' and 'weak'
Smith struck a different tone about his interaction with LeBron after seeing how the Lakers star interpreted the conversation with ESPN colleague Richard Jefferson.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
Ulta issues weak guidance, citing consumer uncertainty, rising competition and company missteps
Ulta Beauty warned that profits and revenue will be worse than Wall Street expected in the year ahead.CNBC - 6d -
2025 NFL Draft: Cam Ward is much more than the top QB of a weak class. Here's why
There's a lot to like about Ward's game, and Nate Tice thinks it would slot him favorably in 2024's lauded draft class. But can you win *because* of Ward in the NFL?Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Apple now faces a problem far bigger than tariffs or weak iPhone sales
A prominent Apple blogger says the company “squandered” its credibility by advertising Siri features as an iPhone 16 selling point — when they were nowhere near ready to use.MarketWatch - 3d -
Women’s March Madness bracket prep: Strengths, weaknesses for all 68 teams, outlooks and more
So, you want to be a No. 1 seed, do you? For only the sixth time, four teams ranked No. 1 throughout the regular season (South Carolina, UCLA, Notre Dame, and Texas). Any game. Any night. An upset ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report
Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.MarketWatch - 2d -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick's Sporting Goods issued weak guidance for 2025 as consumers contend with tariffs, persistent inflation and fears around a potential recession.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
We're adding to an industrial that eased worries about its AI data center business
We're making another buy on Thursday — taking advantage of weakness and lower stock prices in a deeply oversold market.CNBC - 6d -
BMW warns of €1bn profit hit from global tariff war
Carmaker’s earnings down a third last year on weak demand from China and global recallFinancial Times - 5d -
The Eurozone’s moment of truth
Its strengths and weaknesses are well known, but the Trump administration is creating new opportunities and threatsFinancial Times - 1d -
The Lions want to erase the free first down via defensive holding and they're right
The Lions' proposal to erase automatic first downs for a defensive hold keep offenses from getting bailed out by weak calls.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 TEs don't offer a lot of upside
It's a weak class of free agent tight ends. The position is important, as teams look for their matchup cheat codes like Trey McBride or Brock Bowers.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 7 -
Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy
Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holidayABC News - Mar. 9 -
BBC’s farewell to England men’s rugby a reminder of what they do well... and badly
The last England Six Nations match on BBC for five years at least was both a fitting (temporary?) farewell and an encapsulation of some of the strengths and weaknesses of the corporation’s rugby on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said.The New York Times - 2d
