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Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits challenging a new FTC ban on noncompete agreements, cases that will test the agency's power to broadly prohibit practices it says are anticompetitive.
Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits challenging a new FTC ban on noncompete agreements, cases that will test the agency’s power to broadly prohibit practices it says are anticompetitive.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Boeing's Ratings Outlook to Negative
A purchase of Spirit AeroSystems would “introduce additional potential headwinds for Boeing on its path to cash flow and leverage recovery,” the agency said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Scout jamboree disaster blamed on S Korea government
An independent report says authorities failed to deliver a safe event for thousands of children.BBC News - Top stories -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
More Americans have little, no confidence in Netanyahu: Poll
An increasing number of Americans have little to no trust in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netaynahu's handling of world affairs, according to a new poll. A new report, issued Thursday by Pew Research Center, found 53 percent of U.S. adults said ...The Hill - Politics -
Yellen confident U.S. inflation will continue to cool
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, remains confident the U.S. economy is “on a downward path for inflation” that could enable the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the months aheadMarketWatch - Business -
How big a threat to Humza Yousaf is a no-confidence vote?
How likely is the first minister to be ousted by a vote of confidence in the Scottish Parliament?BBC News - Top stories -
Scottish Greens will vote to oust Yousaf after he ends power-sharing deal
Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf "burnt his bridges" by scrapping the power-sharing deal between the SNP and Greens.BBC News - Top stories -
NatWest's Results Beat Views on Improving Customer Confidence
NatWest’s income and profit fell by less than expected in its first quarter, reflecting an improvement in customer confidence and activity and pushing shares to their highest price in more than a year.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NatWest's Results Beat Views on Improving Customer Confidence
NatWest’s income and profit fell by less than expected in its first quarter, reflecting an improvement in customer confidence and activity and pushing shares to their highest price in more than a year.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Will winning a confidence vote be enough to save Yousaf?
The future of Scotland's first minister is far from secure after a week of turmoil.BBC News - Top stories -
Hasbro Shares Gain as Cost Cuts Boost Margins
The maker of Transformers action figures and Monopoly board games said it swung to a profit, even as revenue fell.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How AI and EVs are boosting demand for copper
Copper prices have outperformed both gold and silver this year, as traders bet on growing, long-term needs for the industrial metal in artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.MarketWatch - Business -
Hasbro Shares Gain as Cost Cuts Boost Margins
The maker of Transformers action figures and Monopoly board games said it swung to a profit, even as revenue fell.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
REPO Act Lets Biden Boost Ukraine
Congress’s aid package encourages the president to seize frozen Russian reserves to support Kyiv.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Microsoft’s cloud sales receive a boost from AI
Tech group’s shares up 3% a day after better than expected earnings reportFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Bolts draft McConkey to boost depleted WR corps
The Chargers traded up three spots Friday in the second round of the NFL draft to select Georgia receiver Ladd McConkey.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble.
Solid growth, big deficits and a strong dollar stir memories of past crises.The Wall Street Journal - World -
America's Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble
If you want a single number to capture America’s economic stature, here it is: This year, the U.S. will account for 26.3% of the global gross domestic product, the highest in almost two decades. That’s based on the latest projections from the ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Thyssenkrupp Offloads Stake in Steel Business
Thyssenkrupp has agreed to sell a 20% stake in its steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Corporate Group for an undisclosed sum.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Thyssenkrupp Offloads Stake in Steel Business
Thyssenkrupp has agreed to sell a 20% stake in its steel business to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Corporate Group for an undisclosed sum, settling on a partial divestment after yearslong efforts to dispose of it.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Ukraine is putting pressure on fighting-age men outside the country
Ukraine is seeking to reverse the drain of potential soldiers from the countryABC News - World - Ukraine -
Losing a Foot Never Held Her Back, Until She Tried to Join the Military
Amputees who try to join the U.S. armed forces are rejected, no matter how capable they are. Hannah Cvancara wants to change that.The New York Times - Top stories -
Ty Cobb ‘almost certain’ Trump election interference case won’t be tried before election
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb said he is “almost certain” that former President Trump’s federal election case won’t be tried before the November election after the Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday. “So, I think it benefits Trump in the ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Hush-money trial live: Trump appears to repeat call for lifting of gag order after Pecker testimony ends
Ex-president rails against ban on attacking key people connected to the trial; longtime Trump assistant asked whether boss distracted while signing checks. Trump defense attorney Emil Bove has resumed his cross-examination of Pecker.. “We were ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
NFL Draft 2024 rumors: After Michael Penix Jr. pick, Falcons tried to trade back into Round 1 for this player
Atlanta ultimately only took a quarterback on Day 1CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Premier League – live reaction
Premier League updates, 8pm BST kick-off at Goodison ParkLive scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And email JohnGary J Byrne: “With Liverpool’s penalty taker Mo Salah back in the starting line-up, I’m naturally disappointed Ashley Young has been ...The Guardian - World - Premier League -
Pro-Palestinian protests planned for Washington's premier party weekend
Pro-Palestinian protesters are looking to puncture the festive bubble this weekend surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.NBC News - Top stories -
Premier League to discuss potential salary cap
Premier League clubs are to discuss the potential introduction of a salary cap at their shareholders' meeting on Monday.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Sutton's Premier League predictions v Ride
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Ride's Andy Bell & Steve Queralt to make predictions for this weekend's Premier League games.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Leicester promoted to Premier League after Leeds lose
Leicester City are promoted back to the Premier League after Leeds United are beaten at Queens Parks Rangers.BBC News - Top stories - Premier League -
Leicester City promoted back to Premier League
Leicester City have been promoted back to the Premier League from the Championship after Leeds United lost to Queens Park Rangers on Friday.ESPN - Sports - Premier League -
Senate Minority Leader McConnell, fresh off a bipartisan victory on overseas aid, said he wants to pump up U.S. military spending to meet new challenges from China, Russia and Iran.
Senate Minority Leader McConnell, fresh off a bipartisan victory on overseas aid, said he wants to pump up U.S. military spending to meet new challenges from China, Russia and Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Stocks Fall After GDP, Inflation Data
Stocks and government bonds fell sharply after fresh data showed the U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World -
U.S. economic growth slower than expected in 2024's first quarter
The U.S. GDP increased at a 1.4% annualized rate in the first quarter of 2024, a pace that's slower than expected and much lower than the 3.4% growth seen in the fourth quarter of 2023. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on why ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine's air defence plea falls short in S Europe
Greece says it cannot spare its defence systems and Spain reportedly says it can only provide missiles.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Stocks on Track for Weekly Gains as PCE Inflation Hits 2.7%
Stocks climbed, putting the major U.S. indexes on course for weekly gains despite another round of firm inflation data.The Wall Street Journal - World -
RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, remains in the shadows
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate Nicole Shanahan has been almost completely absent on the campaign trail.ABC News - Top stories -
US West seeks development of workforce, sustainable economy
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story US West seeks development of workforce, sustainable economy As hotspots across the U.S. West strengthen their stature as hubs for technological ...The Hill - Politics