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Import inflation rises for third month in a row. Higher oil prices play big role.
The cost of imported goods rose in March for the third month in a row because of higher oil prices, adding a little bit to upward pressure on U.S. inflation.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil prices settle at three-week low with U.S. supplies up a fourth week in a row
Oil futures declined on Wednesday for a third straight session, with prices falling to their lowest in three weeks.MarketWatch - Business -
Firms warned to hold cash back for motor finance probe
The financial watchdog has warned firms to ensure they have enough money for potential compensation.BBC News - Top stories -
Banks Strike Back Against Private Credit
Wall Street banks are gaining back ground against nonbank lenders.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why are gold prices suddenly hitting record highs?
The buying price of gold futures has hit multiple record highs this year, rising more than 14% in value since Jan. 2. Campbell Harvey, professor of finance at Duke University, joins CBS News to explain what's motivating buyers.CBS News - Top stories -
Rising Oil Price Could Make Central Banks Cautious With Rate Cuts
A rising oil price could halt or even reverse the recent trend of falling inflation, potentially leaving central banks cautious about cutting interest rates, DZ Bank said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firms would have been less able to accelerate prices and inflation with proposed competition policy, Chalmers says
Treasurer says proposed reforms would mean ‘more confidence’ in mergers scrutinised by the ACCCYahoo Sports - Sports -
Oil prices hold firm as U.S. weighs added sanctions on Iran oil exports after attack on Israel
U.S. officials told NBC News that they expect an Israeli response to Iran's attack to be limited in scope.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Superdry boss hits back at criticism brand has become 'not cool'
The brand, which runs 216 shops as well as franchised stores, is looking at ways to save cash.BBC News - Top stories -
Sydney Sweeney hits back at 'shameful' producer
The actress responds to Hollywood producer Carol Baum saying: "She's not pretty, she can't act."BBC News - Top stories -
Swiss government backs tougher rules for banks, causing UBS shares to drop
Switzerland’s government’s put forward plans to curb banker’s bonuses, strengthen the country’s financial regulator, and increase capital requirements for banksMarketWatch - Business -
‘As transparent as a brick wall’: British firms fight back against ‘Business Improvement Districts’
The schemes must be voted on before introduction, but some say councils can in effect force local employers to fund them. • ‘It’s torn the town apart’: seaside shops rebel over Bid. As councils tighten their purse strings and strip services back ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. crude oil gains as Israel reportedly prepares for attack by Iran this weekend
Israel is preparing for a direct attack by Iran on southern or northern Israel as soon as Friday or Saturday, The Wall Street Journal reported.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Buyers Are Back in Control as Luxury Home Sellers Slash Prices
Right now, a larger percent of high-end home listings have reduced their asking price than at any time since 2017The Wall Street Journal - World -
Just Eat shares drop as falling takeaway orders in North America hit Grubhub owner’s sales
The Dutch takeaway seller reported a 6% drop in sales driven by plunging orders in North AmericaMarketWatch - Business -
Philippines-China Tensions Hitting Peso, Central Bank Chief Says
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Goldman Sachs's first-quarter profit jumped 28%, bolstered by strong performance in investment banking and the firm's growing wealth-management business.
Goldman Sachs’s first-quarter profit jumped 28%, bolstered by strong performance in investment banking and the firm’s growing wealth-management business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gigantic Lego Star Wars AT-AT Kit Hits Lowest Price Ever
Amazon is currently running a Lightning Deal for the Lego Star Wars AT-AT Building Kit, slashing its price to the lowest we've ever seen. However, the deal is quickly selling out, with 50% already claimed at the time of writing. That means anyone ...GameSpot - Tech -
This Colorful Fortnite Controller Just Hit Its Lowest Price Ever
Need an affordable alternative to the expensive Switch Pro Controller? Then be sure to take a look at this PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller, which is seeing a $20 price cut and is now just $45. Along with many of the same features as the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Growth in oil use slows, IEA says, as prices hit $90 a barrel
Paris-based group trims forecasts, in sharp divergence with producers’ cartel OpecFinancial Times - Business -
Inflation hits two-and-a-half year low as meat prices fall
New official figures show that inflation, the rate at which prices rise over time, fell again in March.BBC News - Top stories - Inflation -
KKR is focusing on Japan as its main market in the Asia-Pacific region, seeing many opportunities there to acquire businesses at bargain prices, executives at the investment firm said.
KKR is focusing on Japan as its main market in the Asia-Pacific region, seeing many opportunities there to acquire businesses at bargain prices, executives at the investment firm said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Champions League: Barca win at PSG, Atletico beat Dortmund
Follow live text updates as Paris St-Germain host Barcelona and Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund in Champions League quarter-finals.BBC News - Top stories - UEFA Champions League -
Champions Cup: Superb Saints thump Bulls - radio & text
Follow live radio and text commentary as Northampton Saints take on the Bulls for a place in the semi-finals.BBC News - Top stories - NFL -
European Central Bank to stand pat but faster-than-the-Fed rate cuts may hit euro
The European Central Bank is expected on Thursday to leave interest rates at record highs but to imply that a cut in borrowing costs is likely by the summerMarketWatch - Business - Europe -
Gold Futures Hit New Record on Central Bank Buying, Safe-Haven Demand
Gold futures have set another record high, with the rally driven by central bank purchases, safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Extend Winning Streak
U.S. natural gas futures rose for a third straight session but settled off the day’s high as a large storage surplus remains an overhang.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hate Being Stuck Playing at One Golf Course? Some Clubs Have a Solution
Many people can work from anywhere these days. So why not join a club that lets you play golf from anywhere?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia and China Double Down on Defying U.S.
Meetings between senior officials from Beijing and Moscow came against a backdrop of a growing tussle for influence in the global south.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Stocks Fall; Gold Hits Another Record
Investors are awaiting consumer-price-index data, which will show whether a bounceback in price pressures at the start of 2024 continued in March.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Kyle MacLachlan Was Tricked Into Acting by Two Girls in a Junior-High Play
The ‘Fallout’ and ‘Twin Peaks’ star on his mom’s local theater group, his ‘mind explodes’ moment and director David LynchThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Blackstone Bets on Wealthy Renters
After a hiatus, Blackstone is shoving its chips into U.S. apartments again. But this time, the private-equity giant is betting on a particularly safe group of tenants.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Jack Altman's Venture Fund Launches Accelerator for Enterprise AI Startups
Alt Capital joins nine other venture firms whose portfolio companies get preferred access to Microsoft’s AI computing infrastructure.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Rangers' Cody Bradford lands on IL with back soreness as Texas' rotation takes another hit
Michael Lorenzen will take Monday's startCBS Sports - Sports -
Marte hits tying homer in 9th, Grichuk has winning double in 10th, D-backs beat Cubs 12-11
Ketel Marte hit a tying solo homer with two outs in the ninth, and Randal Grichuk won it with a pinch-hit RBI double in the 10th, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a wild 12-11 victory over the Chicago CubsABC News - Sports - MLB -
After hitting up dive bar after Masters, Scottie Scheffler back at in action at RBC Heritage
Scheffler made a late-night detour to a Dallas dive bar called Inwood Tavern early Monday morning following his second consecutive victory at Augusta National.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
University of Oregon defensive back arrested over hit-and-run that left man dead
A college football player from the University of Oregon has been arrested in connection to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 46-year-old man, police say.ABC News - Top stories -
Kimmel hits back at Trump: ‘The only person still talking about this joke is him’
Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s day off from court and his Truth Social rant about Jimmy Kimmel’s performance at the Oscars five weeks ago. Late-night hosts talked Donald Trump’s Truth Social rant about Jimmy Kimmel and his day off from ...The Guardian - World -
Firm Retention Summary: Joann
This is a summary of a request from Joann to hire Latham & Watkins as co-counsel, filed March 27 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firm Retention Summary: Enviva
This is a summary of a request from Enviva to hire Kutak Rock as co-counsel, filed March 27 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria, Va.The Wall Street Journal - World