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German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Slowing Growth Pushes California's Unemployment Rate to No. 1 Nationally
Post-pandemic ups and downs, and the tech sector's layoffs after hiring binge affect the state's declining job creation rate.Inc. - Business - California -
Grant Thornton partner pay jumps 11% despite growth slowing
Rise in operating profits by a fifth was a result of ‘one-off’ property-related incomeFinancial Times - Business -
Grant Thornton partner pay jumps 11% despite growth slowing
Rise in operating profits by a fifth was a result of ‘one-off’ property-related incomeFinancial Times - Business -
Lands’ End’s stock rallies as retailer posts stronger-than-expected sales
Shares of Lands’ End surpassed the $10 mark for the first time since August 2023.MarketWatch - Business -
UK ‘slow to hold China to account’ for cyber-attacks against MPs and voters
As deputy PM expected to impose sanctions, head of international alliance says ministers have taken years to respond. The UK government has been too slow to respond to cyber-attacks by China, the head of an international group of parliamentarians ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Save On Games, Consoles, And Accessories In Woot's Month-Long Video Game Sale
Dozens of video games, consoles, and gaming accessories are on sale during limited-time Video Game Favorites at the Amazon-owned online retailer Woot. The sale includes new releases like Princess Peach: Showtime! for $50 (was $60) and hardware ...GameSpot - Tech -
New H&M chief vows to end years of stagnating sales growth
Retailer has been under pressure from cheaper chains and more expensive competitorsFinancial Times - Business -
Ford to trim workforce at plant that builds its F-150 Lightning as sales of EVs slow
Ford will drastically cut the number of hourly workers at its factory that builds the Ford F-150 Lightning as sales of electric vehicles slow, according to a media reportABC News - Top stories -
Hennes & Mauritz posted forecast-beating earnings as well-received spring collections pushed the fashion retailer's sales higher in February.
Hennes & Mauritz posted forecast-beating earnings as well-received spring collections pushed the fashion retailer’s sales higher in February.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nio’s stock touches 52-week low after Chinese EV maker cuts sales estimates
U.S.-listed shares of Nio Inc. on Wednesday hovered around a 52-week low after the Chinese electric-vehicle maker cut its current-quarter sales estimates.MarketWatch - Business -
Rents across the U.S. grew for the first time in 6 months — only Arizona saw price drops in every metro
One of the main drivers of high housing costs is low supply. Cities in this state are boosting supply, helping push rental prices down.CNBC - Business -
UK car exports to Canada face 6% tariffs within days as trade dispute deepens
Allies in stand-off on how much EU content can be in vehicles as post-Brexit deal runs outFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Clark, Iowa shake off 'rust,' close strong in R1 win
Caitlin Clark struggled to make shots early but finished with 27 points and 10 assists as Iowa defeated Holy Cross 91-65 to reach the second round.ESPN - Sports -
Iran’s currency hits a record low
Iran’s currency fell to 613,500 to the dollar as it celebrates Persian New Year.ABC News - World - Iran -
TikTok's American Growth Is Already Stalling
As it battles lawmakers’ efforts to force a sale or ban, the app is facing business challenges and stronger competition.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
Master the Millionaire Mindset for Business Growth
Use this to overcome challenges and achieve your ultimate goals.Inc. - Business -
Five ways US growth accelerates
And more on the UK equity discountFinancial Times - World -
China Industrial Profits Return to Growth
China’s industrial profits returned to growth at the start of the year, adding to signs that the world’s second-largest economy is on stronger footing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Successful school building bids drop to record low
The government has approved the lowest number of school building work requests since its model began.BBC News - Top stories -
Satisfaction with NHS falls to 40-year low
British Social Attitudes survey reflects impact of strikes and long waiting lists on health service in 2023Financial Times - World -
Bank of England Holds Interest Rates After U.K. Inflation Slows
Britain’s central bank held its key interest rate at the highest level in 16 years for the fifth straight meeting.The New York Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Tesla, Nio and Rivian all downgraded on slowing EV demand, pricing pressures
Tesla Inc. lost another bullish backer — one who said Monday that slowing demand, rising inventories and tightening liquidity should hurt the electric vehicle giant’s results over the next year.MarketWatch - Business -
Global warming has slightly slowed Earth's rotation — and it could affect how we measure time
Ice loss due to climate change has slightly slowed the Earth’s spin, a new study shows — and it could affect how we measure time.NBC News - Top stories -
Bridge Collapse Resets U.S. Supply Chains
The shutdown of a major trade corridor through Baltimore has ocean carriers and importers scrambling to contain the business fallout,The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why an early Easter could cost retailers $1.6 billion this year
Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.MarketWatch - Business -
This retailer is set up for a comeback — we're getting in early by starting a position
Management has given five long-term reasons why we're near the bottom of the decline in tech demand.CNBC - Business -
Australian Retailers Shake off Malaise With a Little Help From Taylor Swift
Australian retail sales rose, supported partly by sales associated with sold-out concerts by popstar Taylor Swift.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
GameStop makes layoffs as video game retailer looks for profitability boost
GameStop Corp. has been cutting jobs, the video game retailer and original meme stock said this week.MarketWatch - Business -
Nigerian army rescues students abducted earlier this month
Students and staff snatched by gunmen from school in Kaduna state freed days before ransom deadline. The Nigerian army has rescued students and staff who were abducted by gunmen from a school in the country’s north earlier this month, the military ...The Guardian - World -
Family forced to move six times in five months
A mother-of-one says the stress of the situation had caused her to lose her hair.BBC News - Top stories -
AMC’s stock registers biggest gain in a month
The movie-theater chain’s shares saw their largest daily percentage gain since Feb. 27.MarketWatch - Business -
Going where the growth is means going to Europe
Earnings growth is where Europe has turned a corner without investors in the U.S. realizing it.MarketWatch - Business -
Flutter Predicts Earnings Jump on U.S. Growth
Flutter Entertainment forecast earnings growth of 30% in 2024, after strong growth in its U.S. operations last year, with revenue rising 41%.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Flutter Predicts Earnings Jump on U.S. Growth
Flutter Entertainment forecast earnings growth of 30% in 2024, after strong growth in its U.S. operations last year, with revenue rising 41%.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
German lawmakers approve growth package for businesses
Yahoo News - World - Germany -
Economic experts slash growth forecasts for Germany
Five leading institutes expect expansion of just 0.1 per cent in 2024 as exports fall and domestic demand fails to pick upFinancial Times - World -
Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Record growth in renewables, with a long way to go World nations achieved record renewable energy deployment in 2023, with the sector ...The Hill - Politics