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Five Of Top 10 Firms Take Rs 1.97 Lakh Cr Hit In Market Valuation; TCS, Infy Biggest Losers

The market capitalisation (mcap) of HDFC Bank dipped Rs 6,996.87 crore to Rs 10,96,154.91 crore. 

Row erupts over German football kit deal

The German Football Association's decision to ditch supplier Adidas for Nike is blasted by politicians.

Holi 2024: Indian Markets Soak In Colours As Traders See Surge In Sale

People across the country are flocking to markets to purchase sweets, and colors. Streets are filled with temporary shops selling gulal, colours, toys, and other decor. 

Met Police ‘Rich List’: Force spent £35m paying top cops on over £100,000

The Metropolitan Police spent £35m last year paying top cops salaries of above £100,000, accounts reveal.

Atom Bank boss on rapid growth, London IPO and why high street challengers are a ‘dying breed’

City A.M. speaks to Atom Bank CEO Mark Mullen about the challenger bank landscape, his firm's rapid growth and plans for a London IPO.

Young Chinese Embrace ‘Gross Outfits’ at Work

The social media movement is the latest sign that some of China’s young people are resisting the compulsion to strive.

We need a cure for the curse of digital overabundance

Having all the products of human civilisation at your fingertips can feel overwhelming

Iran’s currency hits a record low

Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New Year. On Sunday, people were trying to exchange rials for foreign currency at Tehran’s main hub of exchange shops in Ferdowsi Street, but most were closed due to the ...

JD Sports set to report sales growth amid investor concerns over outlook

JD Sports is expected to reveal sales growth as investors will be keeping an eye out for an improved outlook after signs of cooler demand from shoppers.

RBI Initiates Special Audits For IIFL Finance, JM Financial Over Regulatory Breaches

The RBI imposed restrictions on IIFL Finance and JM Financial Products due to their failure to comply with regulatory guidelines in March. 

Senior Vice President Praveen Sharma Resigns From Fintech Firm; Paytm Denies Layoff

Sharma, in his resignation letter mentioned his intention to explore "other opportunities" following his departure from the company.

Famously Obstinate, Bill Ackman Is Now Real-Life Famous. What Next?

The hedge-funder who loves a public crusade — and taking charge — is on to a new stage of his career: online warrior.

IMF chief urges China to boost growth with 'pro-market reforms'

Head of International Monetary Fund on Sunday called on China to implement "a comprehensive package of pro-market reforms" to boost a sluggish economy beset by a housing market crisis, low domestic demand and persistently high youth unemployment. Chinese policymakers have so far resisted calls ...

French envoy inaugurates Phase II of Cryolor's Tamil Nadu plant

News24 Business | Easy does it: The Bank of Japan's experiment

The Bank of Japan announced a seismic change in direction on Tuesday, hiking interest rates for the first time in 17 years.

SSEL aims to make new Rs 300 cr plant operational in July-September quarter: CMD Reddy

LTIMindtree to work on enhancing women's employment in Saudi Arabia

Sinopec's 2023 net income falls 9.9% in 'complicated environment'

ASX set to edge higher after mixed Wall Street session

US stocks closed their best of the year so far with a quiet finish on Friday, remaining near their records.

Red Roses: England will fix Six Nations errors, says captain Packer

The Red Roses’s centurion captain Marlie Packer insisted her side will fix what went wrong in their Women’s Six Nations opener despite her England side beating Italy 48-0 yesterday having been down a player for 69 minutes. England overcame an 11th minute Sarah Beckett red card for ...

NBC Anchor Chuck Todd Rips Network’s Hiring of Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel Live on ‘Meet the Press'

NBC's Chuck Todd criticized the network's decision to hire former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel live on air Sunday

Chancellor to be quizzed after inflation hits lowest level in over two years

Jeremy Hunt is back in the red seat after sharing the last Budget before the general election

FBI probes mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines flight

Letters sent by the FBI to those on board confirm that a criminal investigation is underway.

The IRS touts improved customer service and a hassle free filing option

With less than a month before the tax filing deadline, the IRS says tax season is going smoothly. The agency is investing billions of dollars to improve service and beef up tax enforcement.

Private equity firms make multimillion-pound swoop for pet food business

Private equity firms Advent International and CVC Capital have reportedly joined forces to make a bid for Partner in Pet Food, an animal food brand owned by Cinven. 

Gail's owners bake plan for sale after rapid growth

The owner's of Gail's, the chain of bakeries and coffee shops, are preparing to hire advisers for a sale that would value it at well over the £200m price tag at which it changed hands nearly three years ago.

Currys boss warns Labour’s new deal for workers could leave people ‘poorer’

The chief executive of Currys, Alex Baldock, has hit out at Labour’s workers’ rights plan, warning it could make “people inadvertently poorer”. 

News24 Business | Jooste objected to size of his fine compared to Steinhoff's in report published this week

Despite Markus Jooste's grievances to the fines being imposed on him in life, authorities will still be able to make claims against his estate following his death.

News24 Business | Defy unveils off-grid fridge for load-shed SA

Defy is launching a fully off-grid solar-powered fridge and freezer range in South Africa to help keep perishables cool in case of power outages.

News24 Business | Khaya Sithole | SAA deal: a lesson in failure to launch

SAA now remains firmly in state hands - a state that it insists it can no longer provide the type of capital support it desperately needs. Who should feel vindicated? asks Khaya Sithole.

News24 Business | BOOK REVIEW | Why many time management tricks don't work

Most time management strategies are dropped as quickly as they are picked up for one key reason: insight is so much more important than theory, says Ian Mann. And this author's insight is invaluable.

News24 Business | OPINION | Simple, but effective investing

There is more to diversification than simply being an effective sleep aid, says Nico Katzke.

British Media Showed Restraint on Princess Kate’s Health. It Didn’t Make a Difference.

The online frenzy over Catherine’s health escalated despite a reserved approach by Fleet Street — which promptly blamed Americans for the furor.

UK MPs to be alerted to threat of Chinese cyber attacks

Reprisals in the offing just as company from China eyes investment in Midlands battery gigafactory

HELP: Why the HECS debt system needs a rethink

The HELP system has assisted millions of Australians with their university degrees, but the income-contingent loan needs an overhaul.

Boulter crushes Haddad Maia at Miami Open to close in on French Open seed

Katie Boulter followed up her first round walkover victory at the WTA Miami Open with an impressive 6-2 6-3 win over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday. The Brit has been able to put back-to-back wins together for the first time since winning the San Diego Open with victory over the South ...

WSL table and run-in after Chelsea go top following West Ham win

Chelsea returned to the top of the WSL table with a 2-0 victory over West Ham on Women’s Football Weekend.  The women’s football initiative takes advantage of the international break in the men’s game to put the WSL and Championship front and centre. Chelsea’s title rivals Manchester ...

One of Tokyo’s most famous meeting-spot landmarks is closing for good

Tokyo’s Shinjuku neighborhood has just about the densest concentration of shops, restaurants, movie theaters, bars, and other entertainment options in the city. Shinjuku Station is also the busiest rail…

Chuck Todd Questions His Network, NBC News, Over Hiring of Former R.N.C. Chair

The extraordinary comments on “Meet the Press” revealed tensions in NBC’s news divisions over Ronna McDaniel, who recently stepped down as head of the Republican National Committee.

'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is No. 1 with $45.2M, Sydney Sweeney's 'Immaculate' lands in fourth

Neither film has been a hit with critics, but audiences have been more receptive.

News24 Business | Transaction Capital jumps as it inks R720m deal for Australia debt-collection unit

Shares of Transaction Capital lifted almost 6% on Friday morning after it said it had agreed to sell its Nutun debt collection business in Australia for a total consideration of A$58.3 million (R721 million).

News24 Business | EXPLAINER | How bonds work - and how to invest in them

Bonds are investments issued by governments, state-owned entities, parastatals, municipalities and corporates when they want to borrow money.

News24 Business | The Netherlands: the world's global legal battlefield

From conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East to salt mining in Brazil -- courts in the Netherlands have become Ground Zero in a global legal battlefield with far-reaching implications.

News24 Business | UPDATE | Former highly paid Steinhoff exec behind bars for the weekend

One of Markus Jooste's colleagues at Steinhoff has handed himself over to police, a day after the former Steinhoff CEO died by suicide.

NHS should ‘seek to use’ private healthcare capacity, Wes Streeting says

Shadow health secretary says that in the longer term, he would like no one to need to go private

Week ahead: Kingfisher, Pennon, Fevertree and Ocado

In a quiet week for economic announcements, London markets are expecting updates from Kingfisher, Pennon Group, Fevertree, Ocado and Carnival.

What could Elliott’s stake in Scottish Mortgage mean?

News emerged last week that US hedge fund and activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a £600m stake in Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust. But what could this mean for the trust? The 5.04 cent stake now makes Elliott the largest shareholder in the Baillie Gifford-managed ...

Affordable housing developments in Edgewater, West Pullman among those awarded low-income housing tax credits

England squad for Belgium as Kane, Walker and Maguire return to clubs

Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Harry Maguire have left the England squad and returned to their clubs ahead of the Three Lions’ match against Belgium. England lost 1-0 to Brazil on Saturday. Bayern Munich’s Kane did not play in the match at Wembley and was ruled out of Tuesday’s clash with ...

FirstFT: US and Japan plan upgrade to security alliance

Also in today’s newsletter, China blocks use of Intel and AMD chips in government computers and a day of mourning in Russia

McGrath real estate set to be bought by global property giant

Sydney real estate operator John McGrath is in talks to sell his listed agency to Knight Frank and Bayleys.

More foreigners employed in tourism

The illegal employment of foreigners in Thailand is still a concern for the tourism sector, while a minimum wage hike for local workers in the sector should be announced by Songkran, according to the Labour Ministry.

Official: Stay the course on EV sector

Despite concern over the arrival of the Chinese electric vehicle supply chain to the domestic automotive industry, Thailand must continue to fuel the growth of its EV sector, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

Red Sea attacks cause global trade to splutter

Container ships have been forced to make long detours for months due to the Houthi attacks on the Suez Canal route and low waters in the Panama Canal. When will consumers feel the pinch of rising freight prices?

Festival crowd boos San Francisco techies over 'AI is a culture' video

OpenAI’s ChatGPT head got two choruses of boos at a SXSW screening.

Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE To Remain Closed Today For Holi

The currency, debt, and equity markets are also closed and will reopen on Tuesday, March 26.

TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake. Tech industry lobbying has paid off many times over as Congress has so far failed to act on bills that ...

Trump could learn Monday how NY wants to collect $457M owed in his civil fraud case

Former President Donald Trump may be about to find out how New York state aims to collect over $457 million that he owes in his civil business fraud case. After state Attorney General Letitia James won the judgment, she opted not to enforce it during a legal time-out for Trump to ask an appeals ...

Ad legend John Singleton sells former Paddington headquarters for $30m

John Singleton has sold his former head office in Sydney’s trendy Paddington to Annie Todd, the estranged wife of Mike Cannon-Brookes, the billionaire co-founder of tech giant Atlassian.

China steps in to stem outflow from domestically focused ETFs

After a plunging stock market sent ETF pricing into turmoil, Beijing has attempted to shore up the sector

Private equity’s bet on life insurance turns sour

Setbacks for European PE-backed insurers fuel warnings over ownership shift

Lula steps up interventions in Brazil’s largest companies

Government involvement in Petrobras and Vale alarms investors as president calls market ‘voracious dinosaur’

Tech sector’s ambitions and AI cheer investors

Backers are optimistic, but say founders must demonstrate resilience

Digital transformation drives gains for IT and software groups

Financial services among biggest spenders as higher rates lead to bigger margins and surplus cash for tech

Beware AI euphoria

Like all great bubble stories, the latest tech narrative conveys a sense of inevitability

Water companies told to install monitors on 7,000 sewage pipes

Pollution from emergency overflow pipes into canals, coastal waters and rivers has not always been recorded until now

Made in Europe faces mixed fortunes

Inflation and higher interest rates have hit manufacturers but some are bucking the trend

Chinese panels power Czech distributor to top of FT 1000 ranking

Raylyst Solar is Europe’s fastest-growing company after bet on Chinese renewable energy tech

Financial advisers seek guidance on recommending bitcoin ETFs

Now that ‘spot’ funds have regulatory approval, due diligence experts will help decide if they can be offered to clients

More UK sanctions expected over China democracy and security fears

Britain will sanction individuals whom it alleges are involved in Chinese backed-disruption of the democratic process on Monday.

Meet the fund managers: Investing in the American dream

In this new weekly series, investment reporter Elliot Gulliver-Needham sits down with a fund manager for a Q&A. This week, we’re hearing from Gary Robinson, fund manager of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust What area does your fund cover and how does it differ from other markets? We invest ...

UK spends more on housing than almost any other developed country, and gets the least value from it too

British people aren't the only ones to moan about the state and price of housing in their country, but we do have the best justification to do so.

State disburses B1.35tn from fiscal 2024 budget

The government has disbursed 1.35 trillion baht from the fiscal 2024 budget between Oct 1, 2023 and March 8 this year, according to the Comptroller-General's Department.

Confidence boost

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has announced a series of measures to enhance trading supervision and adjust the listing criteria for companies in an effort to restore investor confidence.

UK launches ‘national endeavour’ to reinforce nuclear deterrent

Government and industry will invest £760mn towards critical skills and infrastructure

Carabao aims to be No.1 energy drink

Carabao Group (CBG), the SET-listed manufacturer of Carabao Dang beverages, aims to be the leader in the energy drink sector this year amid sluggish economic growth and a high level of household debt.

RBI to conduct special audit of IIFL Finance, JM Financial Products

Trump poised for billions as stock market deal passes

Trump's social media firm has been acquired - a deal that could produce a windfall as he fights legal penalties.

Linda Bean, an entrepreneur, GOP activist and granddaughter of outdoor retailer LL Bean, has died

Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean who became an entrepreneur, philanthropist and conservative activist, has died at age 82. Bean's business manager, Veronika Carlson, says she died Saturday. No cause was given. Bean’s grandfather, Leon Leonwood Bean, founded ...

McDonald's software glitch halts orders in several countries

McDonald's customers in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and the UK all reported issues ordering at the fast food chain's restaurants. In Japan, the company temporarily suspended operations at several branches.

China’s Instagram-like app Xiaohongshu makes first profit

Shanghai-based unicorn known as ‘little red book’ brought in $500mn in net profit last year

Chancellor says £100,000 not a huge salary in Surrey

Mr Hunt says an upper limit on earnings to access free childcare is an issue he "would really like to sort out".

FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a calm start, tracking Asian peers

Asian markets were mixed on Monday with limited economic data for the week. Oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions, while gold remained stable. Investors are keenly awaiting the release of US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, especially during this holiday-shortened week.

Senior doctors in South Korea to submit resignations, deepening dispute over medical school plan

Senior doctors at dozens of hospitals in South Korea plan to submit their resignations in support of medical interns and residents who have been on a strike over the government’s push to sharply increase medical school admissions. The move, expected Monday, comes after President Yoon Suk Yeol ...

The perils of speaking up at work too often deter staff from voicing concerns

Boeing is one employer where workers are still hesitant to come forward with problems

Has China Lost Its Taste for the iPhone?

Apple has deep ties in the country, its second-largest market. But there are signs that Chinese consumers are becoming a harder sell.

The road to Downing Street runs through the City of London

Both parties are wooing the City – and Rachel Reeves’ Mais Lecture was no exception – because it is business that is best placed to help deliver economic growth, says Chris Hayward Last week shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, laid out a blueprint for the future of Britain’s economy ...

Women continue to lead the way in the ETF industry

Networking group celebrates 10 years of supporting female executives in fund management

Oilfield services group SLB says it has no plans to leave Russia

Company has resisted pressure to follow its two biggest rivals in pulling out in response to Ukraine war

‘Resilience’ of Belgian economy supports local start-ups

Main driver of growth is Flanders where sectors including life sciences and fintech are flourishing

How European investors can ride the bitcoin ETF wave

US-style ‘spot’ funds are not available to retail customers on the continent — but similar products are

Meet the fastest growing ETF firms in the US

Actively managed fund offerings are helping managers outside the Big Three to gain assets rapidly

Green investment trusts face vote on future as shares slide

Sector has suffered from the impact of high inflation over the past two years

‘War on woke’ fails to damage the appeal of sustainable ETFs

Political rows may have slowed fund launches in US, but European investors are still investing in line with principles

Upstart agencies tap into influencers

Europe’s creator economy is growing rapidly as more consumers and brands turn from traditional media to online platforms

Bank Holiday On March 25: Are All Banks Closed for Holi? Check Details Here

In March 2024, public banks have a combined total of 14 designated non-working days.

Gatwick boss eyes long-haul market amid expansion drive and jostle with Heathrow

Gatwick's chief executive is spearheading a drive into the long-haul market as the UK's second biggest hub seeks to muscle in on its larger rival Heathrow.

The Notebook: How bank spying powers are being snuck into government bills

Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch, takes the pen to talk about how new spying powers are being snuck into government bills.

Natwest launches £5bn social housing project

Natwest has launched a new £5bn package of targeted lending and support for UK social housing over three years.

Billionaire Bruce Gordon gets a record $70m for Wollongong development site

The Bermuda-based media veteran has sold his WIN Grand development site in Wollongong to premium development company Level 33 for a record $70 million.

Big Republican Donor Jeff Yass Owned Shares in Trump Media Merger Partner

The billionaire Wall Street financier is also a major investor in ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, which faces a possible ban in the United States.

What to stream this week: Beyoncé, Steve Martin, J-Hope, Mike Birbiglia, Bill Nighy and 'Madu'

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include Beyoncé's “Act ll: Cowboy Carter,” a Amazon Prime docuseries about BTS member J-Hope and “Madu,” a documentary about a Nigerian boy who dreams of being a professional ballet dancer. In time for Easter Sunday, Netflix offers ...

Maple syrup from New Jersey: You got a problem with that?

Welcome to New Jersey, known around the world for Tony Soprano, Turnpike tolls, chemical plants, and ... maple syrup? If a university in the southern part of the state has its way, the sticky sweet brown stuff you put on your pancakes might one day come from New Jersey. Located near Atlantic ...

SEC probes if Ethereum is security as ‘final battle’ looms

In reference to computer games, there is a concept of the 'final boss' in crypto folklore. For crypto, the 'final boss' is the government. The SEC's decision to issue subpoenas to crypto companies are an attempt by the agency to classify Ethereum as a security and therefore put it under its ...

Is time running out for fast fashion?

Retailer Shein is under attack from French lawmakers as it gears up for a public listing

This week: Consumer confidence, Cintas earnings, pending home sales

The Conference Board on Tuesday issues its consumer confidence index for March; on Wednesday workplace uniform company Cintas reports its latest earnings and on Thursday the National Association of Realtors releases its pending home sales report for February.

Sunak announces ‘national endeavour’ to protect nuclear deterrent

Rishi Sunak will today declare that Britain’s nuclear industry is a “critical national endeavour” as he announces a package of investment aimed at boosting skills and jobs amid concerns about defence spending. ]]>

Mobico: National Express owner shares spiral after profit warning amid audit issues

National Express owner Mobico's shares tumbled over eight per cent this morning after it issued a profit warning.

For sale: Mansion where Jacob Rees-Mogg grew up hits the market

The mansion where Jacob Rees-Mogg grew up has been put up for sale for the third time in almost four years.

Digital 9 Infrastructure pays off debt ahead of wind-down vote

The trust said it would be exploring a range of options, such as staying with Triple Point for a cheaper fee, finding a new investment manager or becoming self-managed.

Oaknorth posts jump in profit as challenger bank targets US expansion and mulls IPO

Challenger bank Oaknorth has posted a jump in annual profit on the back of higher lending and an expansion into the US as it looks forward to a potential IPO.

Faisal Islam: What's behind Rishi Sunak's surprising optimism?

Could a change in the economic weather keep the prime minister in Downing Street?

How I made a living by playing with toys – and thinking outside the box

This 50-year-old entrepreneur is living the dream we all once shared as children, having built a career out of playing with toys. 

Virgin Wines ‘confident’ of hitting profit target after ‘positive’ half-year

Virgin Wines has said it is confident it will meet its profit target after reporting "positive" half-year results.

Japan's Nissan promises aggressive electrification push to cut costs, boost global sales

Nissan has announced plans to expand its electric vehicle lineup, develop more powerful batteries and cut production costs. The company's chief executive described the plan as "The Arc” pathway to greater sales by 2030. Makoto Uchida told reporters Monday that Nissan will lower EV costs ...

US places bets on European companies in $6bn effort to clean up its heavy industry

Biden administration push to decarbonise draws in companies from Sweden, Denmark and Germany

Boeing chief executive to leave at end of 2024

Dave Calhoun, the boss of the troubled planemaker, is standing down, the company has announced.

European regulators investigate Apple, Google and Meta under new digital law

European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive arm, ...

Sick people leaving workforce at record highs

The number of people opting out of the workforce due to long term illness is at its highest since the 90s.

Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication

The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly ...

Amul To Launch Fresh Milk In US Within A Week: MD Jayen Mehta

The milk collection and processing will be done by MMPA, while GCMMF will do marketing and branding of Amul fresh milk.

Gove forced to dilute plans to cap ground rents in England and Wales

Levelling-up secretary abandons reforms after opposition from Treasury and lobbying by pension managers

Avanti to pay train drivers £600 a shift for overtime

West Coast Main Line drivers to receive £600 for an overtime shift after company strikes deal with union.

United Airlines' shares fall after US FAA's increases oversight

In premarket trading on Monday, shares of United Airlines dropped by approximately 5% following the announcement by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to heighten its oversight of the carrier in response to a series of recent safety incidents. Last week, the FAA disclosed its ...

Higher Bid, and National Security Concerns, for Vista Outdoor

MNC Capital has raised its takeover offer for Vista Outdoor, the owner of Remington ammunition — and amplified worries about a non-American rival bidder.

Pakistani trade delegation visits Kabul in sign of easing tensions over cross-border attacks

A delegation from Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce is in Kabul to to meet its counterparts to discuss how to improve trade relations after tensions have risen over cross-border militant attacks. Last week, Pakistan’s military carried out rare airstrikes against suspected hideouts of the ...

Stock market today: Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street closes near record finish

Asian shares are trading mixed as investors await further indications of future U.S. interest rate cuts. Chinese markets rose while shares fell in Tokyo and Seoul Monday. The Chinese yuan dipped to its lowest level in four months. Oil prices advanced and U.S. futures were lower. On Friday, Wall ...

Henry Boot ups dividend as developer optimistic about UK property market

Property developer Henry Boot has increased its dividend for the year as the firm remains hopeful about green shoots in the UK’s property market. 

Peel Hunt-backed Retailbook lands £2.5m ahead of expected green light from City regulator

Investment bank Peel Hunt has announced that Retailbook, the company it founded to give retail investors access to IPOs, has raised £2.5m as it expects imminent authorisation from the City regulator.

Biden, Promising Corporate Tax Increases, Has Cut Taxes Overall

President Biden has called for $5 trillion in new taxes on corporations and high earners. But his record so far is as a net tax cutter.

Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath Opens Up About School Dropout Experience: ‘My parents Had Given Up On Me’

He humorously remarked that “My parents had given up on me. It felt like they had lost hope.”

Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it's another story

A lot of “What ifs” still surround a bill the U.S. House passed last week that would mandate TikTok′s Beijing-based parent company to sell its stake in the platform or face a nationwide ban. Big brands that have relied on TikTok videos to reach younger consumers do not appear to be ...

This Danube cruise beats other river cruises – it’s spacious with brilliant food

This river Danube cruises beats other river cruises for its spaciousness, says Alan Edwards Confession time. How many of us have done ‘just a little bit of work’ while away on holiday? The odd email, quick phone call, glance at a spreadsheet? Our cabin on AmaMagna – Europe’s biggest ...

China and Russia challenge US claim to mineral-rich stretches of seabed

Critics say Biden administration risks losing race to mine resources in international waters

Kimberly Palmer: 5 ways to calm financial stress

Realizing that financial stress is common can be the first step toward reducing it, money experts say. Thinking you are the only one experiencing it can compound those negative feelings. Checking in with your body, so you notice when you’re having a fight-or-flight response to financial ...

News24 Business | Crawford owner ADvTECH upbeat as enrolment grows, cash generation exceeds debt

ADvTECH, which owns brands like Crawford, Trinity House, and Varsity College, has upped its dividend by almost half after another year of margin improvements across its divisions as well as enrolment growth.

E.U. Takes Aim at Alphabet, Apple and Meta in Wide-Ranging Investigations

The inquiries signal the bloc’s intention to tightly enforce sweeping new competition rules that took effect this month.

Why Simon Rogan’s Cumbria is the ultimate UK staycation

The ultimate UK staycation: Sophie Ibbotson swaps the fells for feasting in the Lake District  THE WEEKEND: The Cumbrian village of Cartmel has a remarkably strong claim to be the gastronomic capital of the northwest, and might just offer the perfect UK staycation. Michelin-starred chef Simon ...

Alert: CEO of embattled Boeing Co. to step down this year, head of commercial airplanes retires, board chairman to exit

CEO of embattled Boeing Co. to step down this year, head of commercial airplanes retires, board chairman to exit.

Radical SR10 XXR review: British-built track car is ready to race

Tim Pitt straps in for a world exclusive first drive of the Radical SR10 XXR: a British-built track car that is ready to race

London’s top private dining rooms for family gatherings

London's finest restaurants are here to help with stunning private dining rooms, from Michelin-starred legends to sky-high locations

Summit Midstream offloads Utica gas assets to MPLX

Summit Midstream Partners has agreed to sell its natural gas gathering system in southeastern Ohio and its equity interests i -More- 

O&G facility design matters in emissions reduction

Proper facility design and construction, including selecting the appropriate pipe sizes and conducting thorough vapor testing -More- 

How will the US handle skyrocketing power demand?

Power systems are already struggling to keep pace in many parts of the US and efforts are underway to build out new infrastru -More- 

Gas rigs drive decline in US oil, gas rig count

The US oil and natural gas rig count declined by five to 624 last week, as the number of gas rigs in operation dropped by fou -More- 

More gas pipelines needed to address Waha gas volatility

Diamondback Energy Chief Operating Officer Daniel Wesson foresees ongoing turbulence for natural gas prices at the Waha hub u -More- 

Course Offering - Virtual Dates Available | API Pressure Relieving Systems

This course will provide attendees with practical experience involving Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs).  -More- 

Stock markets post biggest gains since Dec.

Stocks climbed the most in three months Friday after investors reacted positively to signs central banks would cut interest r -More- 

Morningstar: 60/40 portfolio rallied in 2023

The 60/40 portfolio lost a lot of its appeal in 2022 when equities and bonds performed poorly, but bounced back in 2023, a re -More- 

World Test Championship table as England slump to bottom

England yesterday slipped to the bottom of cricket’s World Test Championship table after Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh. England have played the second most number of games, on 10 behind Australia on 12, but have the lowest point percentage, putting them bottom of nine teams. India are top with ...

What’s next for Direct Line after Ageas abandons takeover attempt?

Direct Line's chief executive Adam Winslow has only been in the job for three weeks but is already making a strong impression.

Wind and sun are free, but it's harder to get renewable energy projects built these days. Here's why

These are turbulent times for wind and solar energy. High interest rates needed to finance renewable projects are coming on top of long waits to buy equipment. And those headwinds are blowing at a time when investment needs to massively ramp up to meet ambitious climate goals by generating ...

Volkswagen workers to vote on union representation next month in the 1st test of recruiting drive

DETROIT (AP) — Workers at Volkswagen’s factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, will vote next month on whether they want to be represented by the United Auto Workers union. The National Labor Relations Board said Monday that the election will take place from April 17 to 19 at the plant, ...

Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows

Two new studies show fast-growing use of the pills on the eve of the Supreme Court’s consideration of a case seeking to ban or restrict them. Write a summary here and then click the Summary toggle above so it only shows up in the metadata field.

Inside Amira Yahyaoui’s Claims about Mos, a Student Aid Start-Up

Amira Yahyaoui, a human rights activist, promoted the success of her student aid start-up, Mos. Some of her statements do not add up, according to internal data and people familiar with the company.

Staveley faces £3.5mn bill after court loss against tycoon

Judge rules that Victor Restis’s demand against British financier is valid

Binance official escapes Nigerian custody - reports

Nadeem Anjarwalla has left the country after a month in custody, a family source tells the BBC.

Uefa made ‘no meaningful efforts’ to settle Liverpool Champions League final claims, says law firm

Uefa has been accused of making “no meaningful efforts” in settling claims of Liverpool fans following the 2022 Champions League final. Uefa last week said it had reached a “full and final settlement” with supporters represented by Pogust Goodhead and Bingham Long after congestion ...

Nigeria accuses Binance of tax evasion as detained executive ‘escapes’ custody

West African country steps up scrutiny of world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange

Binance official escapes Nigerian custody

Nadeem Anjarwalla's family say he left "lawfully" but the authorities say he had a "smuggled passport".

A major European nature protection plan stumbles at the final hurdle. 'How could we give that up?'

A major European Union plan to fight climate change and better protect nature in the 27-nation bloc has been indefinitely postponed. The member states were supposed to give final approval to the bill on Monday following months of proceedings. A Belgian regional climate minister who chaired the ...

Yuan climbs as PBOC fixes daily reference rate

The yuan rebounded slightly after the People's Bank of China fixed the daily reference rate at a higher-than-expected level.  -More- 

Florida's DeSantis signs one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors

Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 15- ...

Euro 2024: Wales boss Robert Page backs young guns but admits nerves versus Poland

Wales manager Robert Page admits he is nervous but backs his young squad to beat Poland tonight with The Dragons sitting on the verge of qualification for Euro 2024. Having beaten Finland 4-1 last week in their play-off semi-final, Wales take on Poland this evening in Cardiff knowing a win puts ...

‘Rip off’: Brits spent eight times their salary buying a home – and in London it’s much worse

Brits in full time work spent over eight times their annual earnings buying a home last year, and London dwellers are being hit the hardest. 

‘The eyes of the world are on us:’ Boeing chief Dave Calhoun to depart in major top brass reshuffle

Boeing's CEO is to step down as part of a major reshuffle, as the embattled US planemaker looks to recover from a one of the most crisis-hit periods in its history.

Boeing management clearout betrays the seriousness of the company's crisis

The scale of the management changes announced by Boeing are a recognition from the company of the grave situation in which it finds itself.

Fed's Barr aims for consensus on Basel III endgame proposal

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr has highlighted efforts to reach a consensus on the Basel III endgame -More- 

Private equity deals in Asia fall 32%

Private equity deals in Asia are set to experience their worst start to the year since 2015 due to a lack of dealmaking in Ch -More- 

House flippers move to cash in on rising prices

House prices in the US have risen by more than 40% since the start of the pandemic, and more house flippers are trying to cas -More- 

Taxpayer no longer has controlling stake in NatWest

The British government is no longer the controlling shareholder in NatWest bank, reducing its stake in the lender to below 30%.

Almost 100,000 more student beds needed to meet London demand

Almost 100,000 student beds are needed to meet demand in London, according to new research from Savills, the highest across all of the UK. 

Trump's social media company to start trading on the Nasdaq on Tuesday

Trump Media & Technology Group, whose flagship product is social networking site Truth Social, will begin trading on the Nasdaq stock market on Tuesday. Shareholders of Digital World Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded shell company, approved a deal to merge with the Trump’s media business ...

Are Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?

A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

Boeing keeps hitting more and more turbulence. The American plane maker has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max midflight. That’s spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing problems that have piled up for ...

ASX set to edge lower as Wall Street’s momentum cools

US stocks are drifting at the start of what will be a shortened trading week.

CBS Signs 5-Year Deal for Golden Globes

The agreement gives a much-needed shot in the arm for a program that was on life support not long ago.

Nottingham Forest appeal points deduction but remain in Premier League relegation zone for now

Nottingham Forest have lodged an appeal against their recent points deduction imposed by a commission. The independent body ruled that the Premier League club breached the league’s Profit and Sustainability Rules and docked Nuno Espírito Santo’s side four points, pushing them into the ...

Revolution Bars in secret talks about sale and mass venue closures

The London-listed leisure group Revolution Bars is plotting the closure of a quarter of its venues as it holds talks with investors about an emergency fundraising and puts itself up for sale.

Truth Social will start trading on Tuesday. Trump stands to earn a fortune

Trump Media and Technology Group will trade on the Nasdaq exchange under the stock symbol DJT. The listing comes as the former president is mired in a slew of legal cases.

Sustainability efforts can promote biodiversity

Enterprises should add biodiversity initiatives to energy conservation and water management efforts, and one easy way is to c -More- 

San Jose ranks first in US low emissions transport

In a ranking of the 100 most populous metropolitan areas based on low-carbon transportation, San Jose topped the list based o -More- 

Revolution Bars in talks to sell a quarter of underperforming venues

Revolution Bars is undergoing talks to sell off around a quarter of its venues, according to reports.

Game on: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event bring on LaForce as PR AOR

The agency is supporting both brands’ spring break campaigns.

Judge Throws Out Elon Musk's X Lawsuit Against Hate Speech Trackers

Federal Judge Charles Breyer said the case was 'unabashedly and vociferously' intended to punish the nonprofit Center for Countering Digital Hate for exercising its right to free speech.

United Airlines, Dyne Therapeutics fall; Lucid Group, Century Aluminum rise, Monday, 3/25/2024

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Monday: United Airlines, Dyne Therapeutics fall; Lucid Group, Century Aluminum rise.

Snapchat brings sponsored AR filters to advertisers

Brands can use existing assets to create augmented reality filters.

Why auditors should be more involved with compliance

Academics Roy Shapira and Luigi Zingales examine a Public Company Accounting Oversight Board proposal that auditors have a bi -More- 

Green investment trusts’ woes harm renewable energy groups

Despite the trusts’ efforts, their shares continue to trade at discounts to net asset value

US life expectancy rebounds after 2 years of decline

US life expectancy at birth rose from 76.4 years in 2021 to 77.5 years in 2022 after two straight years of decline caused by  -More- 

VC investment in e-commerce sector picked up in Q4

Venture funding for e-commerce enablement startups rose to $3.8 billion in last year's fourth quarter, a 105.4% gain over the -More- 

Judge dismisses lawsuit by Musk's X against nonprofit researchers tracking hate speech on platform

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s X Corp. against the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate, which has documented the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased by the Tesla owner. X, formerly known as Twitter, had argued the center’s researchers ...

Boeing chief’s exit is not enough to lift aerospace group’s shares

It could take years for the company to find its way back to its engineering roots

Truth Social Owner Trump Media To Begin Public Trading on Tuesday

Trump Media & Technology Group — the parent company for Truth Social — will begin trading on the stock market on Tuesday

Tired of AI doomsday tropes, Cohere CEO says his goal is technology that's 'additive to humanity'

Aidan Gomez can take some credit for the ‘T’ at the end of ChatGPT. He was part of a group of Google engineers who first introduced a new artificial intelligence model called a transformer. That helped set a foundation for today’s generative AI boom that ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and others ...

Trump’s Multibillion-Dollar Social Media Company Will Start Trading on Tuesday

Trump Media & Technology Group completed a deal to merge with Digital World Acquisition Corp., a cash-rich shell company. The merger increases the former president’s net worth by roughly $3 billion.

UN approves resolution on AI

In a unanimous vote, the UN General Assembly backed a resolution calling for monitoring the risks created by AI and protectin -More- 

Female founders with female mentors do better

Female entrepreneurs who have female mentors tend to have better odds of success, because they can relate to one another bett -More- 

Wall Street hails economic boost from migration

Despite the debate around the merits of the current levels of immigration, economists at major firms on Wall Street argue it  -More- 

Okla. bill would cut 4,000-hour experience requirement

A measure that has passed in the Oklahoma House of Representatives would reduce the state's requirement that social workers a -More- 

FTX CEO: Bankman-Fried living in "delusion"

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, "continues to live a life of delusion," says CEO John Ray III, referring to Bankman-Fried' -More- 

More startups to embrace direct share programs

Startups offering initial public offering shares to users, similar to Reddit, will become more common as retail investing con -More- 

Study: Founder personality major success factor

The personality of a founder is the key factor for startup success, according to a UNSW Sydney study.  -More- 

In the midst of a volatile market, ignoring ways to authentically build, maintain and defend a company's brand is simply something that tech companies cannot afford.

Lisette Paras, founder of Gravitate PR, writing in Crunchbase

News24 Business | Business brief | Gemfields reports auction slip, and EU hits US giants with antitrust probe

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.

England’s housing affordability improves, but prices remain too high for many

Economists caution that any improvements may only be temporary

UK issues sanctions and summons ambassador over Chinese cyber-attacks

The government has issued sanctions and summoned the Chinese ambassador over state-affiliated cyber-attacks which spies could use to target UK-based dissidents.

No withholding tax on discount on prepaid SIM cards, recharge vouchers: Supreme Court

Supreme Court ruled discounts on SIM cards won't trigger withholding tax. Telecom operators not liable without commission payments. CBDT should issue clear instructions to avoid future disputes.

Hurry up and wait: Servers speed-walk through Paris, reviving a century-old race

Some 200 servers speed-walked through Paris balancing trays of beverages and croissants on Sunday. Paris hasn't held a waiters race since 2011, but brought it back ahead of the Olympics.

Serbians are petitioning against a planned luxury project backed by Trump son-in-law's firm

An opposition group in Serbia has launched a petition against a real estate development project that would be financed by the firm of Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner. The project would be at the site of the former Serbian army headquarters destroyed in a NATO bombing campaign in 1999. ...

Japan's overworked, underpaid truckers left behind in wage bonanza

As Japan's big companies prepare to hand out their heftiest pay hikes in decades, trucking firm owner Ikuko Sakata feels like she inhabits a different reality. Despite facing…

Rock on: London Climbing Centres celebrates reaching 10-year milestone

One million people take on the challenge of indoor climbing each year, with a dedicated 100,000 enthusiasts scaling the walls at least twice a month.

Extended trading hours fail to help

The 30-minute extension of the Stock Exchange of Thailand's (SET) trading hours and the possibility that the Bank of Thailand will start cutting interest rates next month failed to boost the Thai market on Monday as investors worried about a possible backlash to an early rate cut and the ...

‘Cleaning house’: Boeing’s board searches for new chief following leadership shake-up

Stephanie Pope, Dave Gitlin and Patrick Shanahan are among possible contenders to take over as CEO

Chanthaburi lauded in fruit export deal

The Commerce Ministry is to promote Chanthaburi as the No.1 fruit exporter to China via advance contracts to encourage sales of durian and mangosteen worth more than 3 billion baht.

Baseball star Ohtani denies illegal betting in first comments on scandal

Los Angeles Dodgers player accuses former interpreter of stealing from him

Name our mascot. No, really.

You might notice we're looking a little refreshed thanks to our new podcast logo. Today on the show, we ask some marketing experts what goes into building a strong brand, and whether our own makeover hits the mark. Listeners, help us name our new Indi-Gator mascot! Email your suggestion ...

Behind the plot to break Nvidia's grip on AI by targeting software

The $10b man: Donald Trump just made the most money he ever has in a single day

Donald Trump’s business empire was supposed to be in peril. Instead, it turned into the single-greatest day on record for the former president’s wealth.

Alert: Japan approves a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets it’s developing with the UK and Italy to other nations

Japan approves a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets it’s developing with the UK and Italy to other nations.

Tractors brought to Parliament in farmers' protest

Farmers from across the UK drive tractors to Westminster to protest a lack of support for food producers.

DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14

A new Florida law also requires apps like TikTok and Snapchat to obtain a parent’s consent before giving accounts to 14- and 15-year-olds.

Bird Flu Spreads to Dairy Cows

U.S. regulators confirmed that sick cattle in Texas, Kansas and possibly in New Mexico contracted avian influenza. They stressed the nation’s milk supply is safe, saying pasteurization kills viruses.

Hovis: Cost of a loaf of bread to hold steady after price hikes

The cost of loaf of Hovis bread is set to remain steady this year after prices were hiked in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

US stocks pull back as tech giants hit by EU probe

The market tapped the brakes following its big run last week, which was its best of the year and sent all three indexes to records on Thursday. Shares of Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Facebook parent Meta all fell after the European Commission, the EU's antitrust regulator said it was ...

Smiggle, Peter Alexander slated to become standalone companies in 2025

The popular stationery and sleepwear brands are set to be spun out of Premier Investment’s stable of brands next year.

Chick-Fil-A backtracks from its no-antibiotics-in-chicken pledge, blames projected supply shortages

Exports up 3.6%, below forecast

Exports up 3.6%, below forecast Thailand's customs-based exports rose 3.6% in February from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Tuesday, below analysts' expectations.

A London court will rule on whether WikiLeaks founder Assange can challenge extradition to the US

A London court is due to rule whether WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can challenge extradition to the United States on espionage charges. Two High Court judges will decide on Tuesday whether Assange gets a final appeal in England. His legal team fears he could be quickly sent to the U.S. ...

Here are the big hurdles to the global push to build up renewable energy

The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in December. But right now, the post-pandemic global economy is throwing up obstacles that will need to be overcome if the goal is going to be met. There are big ...

Financial services counting on AI for a productivity boost

AI set to take on customer help, pricing and transaction monitoring — leaving some workers to find alternative roles

Academics express confidence that they and AI can work together

An effect of the new technology ‘doesn’t have to be the removal’ of teachers from the classroom

Barbarians at the toll road

Plus, private equity’s bet on insurance faces scrutiny in Europe and Nelson Peltz dishes on Disney at lunch with the FT

China’s cyber-attacks are democratic threat and business opportunity

How you doing, my old China? That was certainly the tone of the UK’s attitude towards Sino-British relations when the current foreign secretary, David Cameron, was Prime Minister. He even took a confused-looking Xi Jinping for a pint in the Cotswolds. As yesterday’s parliamentary ...

Port Talbot is what happens when governments let industries fail

The closure of the iconic blast furnaces proves we need an industrial strategy fit for the modern age, says Virginia Sentance For generations, two blast furnaces shaped Port Talbot’s skyline. This year they are shutting down, threatening 2000 jobs, not to be replaced with an alternative until ...

Japan drugmaker links death to red yeast pill

More than 26 people were also hospitalised after taking the recalled fermented rice products.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex dips over 200 points, Nifty50 slips below 22,100

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty, the Indian benchmark equity indices, started the week on a negative note on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex dipped over 200 points, Nifty50 slipped below 22,100. At 9:24 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 72,693.62, down over 130 points or 0.19%. Nifty50 was ...

FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin data calendar in holiday week

Asian stocks soared, with South Korea leading the charge, while both gold and oil prices remained largely steady, and Bitcoin hovered around $70,000. Now, all eyes are on the US PCE inflation data for crucial insights into economic trends.

Russia supplies oil to North Korea as UN sanctions regime nears ‘collapse’

Satellite images shared exclusively with the Financial Times point to ‘arms-for-oil’ trade between Pyongyang and Moscow

Indian talent key to Global capability centres product roadmap

In a 1st, Mumbai tops Asia in billionaires list, is No. 3 globally

There are now more billionaires in Mumbai's 603 sq km than there are in Beijing's over 16,000 sq km. By overtaking the Chinese megalopolis, Mumbai has become Asia's billionaire capital for the first time. While China has 814 billionaires compared to India's 271, Mumbai hosts 92 billionaires ...

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

Japan’s Cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets that it’s developing with Britain and Italy to other countries. Tuesday's announcement was the latest move away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles. The contentious decision to allow international ...

Letter to the editor: Apprentices, you’re hired!

Removing the five per cent co-investment payments for SMEs that hire apprentices under the age of 22 is a step in the right direction.

CrossCountry upgrade will see 25% more rail seats

The long-distance train operator is introducing 12 new trains and refurbishing its current fleet.

Why is Japan changing its ban on exporting lethal weapons, and why is it so controversial?

Japan’s Cabinet OK’d a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries on Tuesday, its latest step away from the pacifist principles the country adopted at the end of World War II. The controversial decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure ...

Adani Group to acquire Gopalpur Port in Odisha for Rs 3,080 cr; bolster its east coast presence

Port major Adani Group has increased its presence on the east coast with Adani Ports entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Gopalpur Port Limited (GPL) at an enterprise value of Rs 3,080 crore. Gopalpur is a road-rail connected port with capacity of 20 MMTPA and significant potential ...

Online MBA allows career-minded learners to balance work and study

Students want flexibility when it comes to their education; digital tools have removed geography as a barrier to learning.

Bank chiefs back calls for longer election cycles

The bosses of major banks have backed calls for federal elections to be held every four years instead of three to provide more certainty for business.

Will your international credit card spends come under liberalised remittance scheme soon? What you should know

Indian banks are gearing up for changes in rules on international credit card spending under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to include overseas credit card transactions within the annual remittance cap. New regulations aim to regulate expenditures ...

Real Estate Giant Compass to Pay $57.5 Million to Settle Claims of Overcharging US Home Sellers

The real estate broker Compass has agreed to settle class-action lawsuits with $57.5 million.

Boeing CEO to step down, board chairman will not run for reelection

Boeing announced a series of staff shakeups following an in-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 in January. CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.

US and EU differ over the future of fossil fuel subsidies in OECD talks

Second round of discussions ends without significant progress on export credit policies

Bharti Hexacom IPO: Here Are 10 Key Points You Want To Know

Bharti Hexacom won't receive any funds from the IPO Since it is an offer-for-sale or OFS.

Jeremy Hunt defends '£100k isn't a huge salary' comments

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has defended comments he made last week that £100,000 "isn't a huge salary", telling Sky News it "doesn't go as far as you might think" in his Surrey constituency.

Stock market today: Asian shares trading mixed after Wall Street’s momentum cools

Asian shares were mixed in muted trading, as buying in some markets was soon erased by profit-taking. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 finished little changed Tuesday. Shares fell in Sydney, but rose in South Korea and China. Wall Street edged back further from its record heights reached last ...

Bailey could be first top central banker to cut rates, traders bet

The Bank of England could begin cutting interest rates before the US and the eurozone in a sharp reversal of previous expectations, according to traders. ]]>

Citroen Teases 'Basalt Vision' Ahead Of Launch In India: An Insight Into French Giant's Coupe SUV

Reports suggest that Citroen will only reveal the exterior styling of the Basalt Vision, while interiors will be revealed at a later stage.

Mumbai Overtakes Beijing As Asia's Billionaire Capital; Ranks In World's Top Three

Gautam Adani, aged 61, leading the Adani Group energy conglomerate, witnessed a surge in wealth, amounting to USD 33 billion this year. 

ASOS reports sales slump as it offloads stock to ‘right-size’ the business

It told the markets this morning that the sales decline was "broadly in-line with guidance" because in the fourth quarter of 2023, trends were expected to continue to slow down.

SpiceJet claims ‘big breakthrough in financial restructuring’ with EDC settlement

Gambling group 888 to change name to evoke

London-listed company says proposed new name reflects scale of its business

Why Motorcycle Disc Brakes Have Holes? Know Their Importance

 The presence of holes in the disc brakes allows for improved airflow, facilitating rapid heat dissipation.

Boeing boss to leave as firm faces safety crisis

Dave Calhoun will leave the planemaker at end of this year amid a deepening crisis over its safety record.

Foreign firms in Hong Kong review operations after national security legislation

HONG KONG: Foreign companies in Hong Kong have been reviewing their operations since last year ahead of the now-passed domestic national security legislation, but they had already made major changes after the Beijing-imposed version came into force in 2020, corporate lawyers and consultants ...

Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter

Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as Easter and Passover approach. The cost of filling a basket or completing a Seder plate reflect a market scrambled by disease, high demand and growing costs for farmers. While global prices are lower than they were at this time ...

With blaring horns rumbling engines, farmers in tractors block Brussels to protest EU policies

Dozens of tractors have sealed off streets close to European Union headquarters where the 27 EU agriculture ministers are planning to the crisis in the sector that has led to months of protests. The farmers are protesting anything from what they see as excessive red tape to increased ...

Boeing Jokes Are a Favorite on TikTok. Guess Who’s Not Laughing.

Social media users have managed to turn the troubled airplane manufacturer’s headlines into punchlines, though some play fast and loose with the specifics.

Vacation Rentals: How to Make Your Stay Sustainable

Tips on finding a sustainable short-term rental, what you can do to conserve energy and getting involved in the community.

Trump's social media company starts trading on Nasdaq with a market value of almost $6.8 billion

As Donald Trump’s social media company begins trading publicly, would-be investors might ask themselves if the stock is too pricey and potentially too volatile. Trump Media runs the social media platform Truth Social. takes the place on the Nasdaq stock exchange Tuesday of the blank check ...

S&P Global Ups India’s Growth Forecast For 2024-25

In November, last year, S&P Global had projected India's growth to be 6.4 per cent in 2024-25 fiscal on robust domestic momentum.

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Tipping requests are on the rise. Businesses that never seemed to ask for a tip, like fast food joints, are now asking for one. Here's how to deal with unexpected requests and more.

Chocolate among items feeding grocery inflation ahead of Easter

Chocolate is among the products placing upwards pressure on grocery inflation in the run-up to Easter, according to closely-watched supermarket data.

Irn Bru maker AG Barr swings to profit thanks to demand for Rubicon drinks and booming porridge market

Irn Bru maker A.G Barr made a profit during the full year, driven by sales of Rubicon. 

Engineering firm Smiths unveils new chief as it hikes dividend and kicks off £100m share buyback

Smiths Group is set for a change up at the top level after chief executive Paul Keel announced his departure with immediate effect.

CAB Payments: Fintech’s earnings hit by currency policy shifts after disastrous London float

Fintech CAB Payments' earnings have been hit by "unforeseen central bank interventions" as the firm looks to draw a line under a year which saw it become one of London's biggest stock market flops.

Legoland owner to charge more at peak times

"Dynamic pricing" will see families pay more to enter a Merlin Entertainments venue at peak times.

Fevertree Drinks reports modest growth as US expansion offsets UK stagnation

Following last year's growth, the US market overtook the UK as the company's largest single market with sales of £117m compared to £114.8m in the UK.

UK grocery inflation drops to pre-Ukraine war level

Kantar figures show food prices rose 4.5% this month, well below official peak of 19.2% in March 2023

Lofty Valuation Carries Trump’s Social Media Company Into First Trading Day

Trump Media & Technology Group, fresh from a merger with a cash-rich shell company, is set to trade Tuesday on the Nasdaq, adding billions of dollars to the former president’s wealth.

The Co-operative Bank to slash 400 jobs in cost-cutting drive

The Co-operative Bank has announced that it plans to cut around 400 jobs as the lender looks to reduce costs.

Bellway reports signs of life in the housing market as buyers return in February

Shares in Bellway are down in early trade after the housebuilder revealed a fall in housing completions and profits during the interim. 

Forterra: Brick maker issues General Election warning as sales and profits slashed

Revenue fell by more than £100m at Forterra, which is one of Britain’s biggest brick makers, as its profits were slashed in 2023, it has been revealed.

Pets at Home backs guidance amid vet probe

Pets at Home said it is trading in line with lowered expectations, in its first financial update since the competitions watchdog said it would launch a probe into the veterinary industry. 

Softcat set to benefit from increasing demand for AI, data management and cybersecurity

Softcat said the outlook for growth in the UK IT market was highly encouraging

Bellway chief says housing market ‘on the road to recovery’

FTSE 250 developer says stabilising mortgage rates have fed through to rising sales since start of year

Vietnamese automaker VinFast to start selling EVs in Thailand

Vietnamese automaker VinFast plans to sell its electric vehicles in Thailand. It has partnered with several dealers to open showrooms in Bangkok and other cities. The company, which only began exporting its EVs last year, faces stiff competition in Thailand from Chinese automakers like BYD. ...

EY drops appeal against German sanctions over Wirecard audits

Big Four firm seeks to conclude years-long crisis triggered by work for defunct payments firm

How a balcony, a bridge and a third side can end conflict

When dealing with conflict, we need a balcony (the ability to have a broader perspective), a golden bridge (that takes their  -More- 

US consumer confidence holds steady even as high prices weigh on household budgets

U.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans are still concerned about high prices and feeling less optimistic about the short-term future. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index ticked down to 104.7 in March from ...

Breakfast Briefing: 5 things for PR pros to know on Tuesday morning

PRWeek Global Awards shortlist; First responders brief press on Baltimore bridge collapse; Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case.

Trump’s social media group soars ahead of Nasdaq debut

Trump Media & Technology rises 26% in pre-market trading after Spac deal approved

FCA clamps down on ‘finfluencers’ hiding financial risks in their content

The Financial Conduct Authority has issued new rules to clamp down on financial influencers, or ‘finfluencers’, hiding the risks of the products they’re promoting. In a report today, the FCA laid out details on how finfluencers and companies on social media should be appropriately ...

New credit card rules, NPS and four other key money-related changes coming in April 2024

Financial year 2024-25 brings changes like enhanced NPS security, altered credit card rewards, complimentary lounge access for spenders, and revised lounge access policies, impacting investment and spending habits.

Developer Salta sells land, buildings to fund its build-to-rent dream

Property developer Salta is moving to liquidate some of its assets in a bid to fund its $3 billion build-to-rent development pipeline.

2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift Unveiled In UK: Check Details

The UK-spec 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift boasts a slightly longer body, measuring 15 mm longer than the India-spec model currently available. 

Toyota to mass-produce Hilux EV by 2025

Toyota plans to mass-produce a battery-electric Hilux pickup truck by the end of 2025, the president of its Thailand unit said on Tuesday.

Chinese EV makers fear price war

Some major Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are reportedly planning to ask Beijing to prevent a “price war” among Chinese automakers in overseas EV markets, including Thailand, aiming to maintain a good image in the industry.

Gold Falls Rs 100; Silver Slumps Rs 250

In the overseas markets, spot gold at Comex was trading at USD 2,173 per ounce, down by USD 4 from the previous close.

News24 Business | Netcare Medical Scheme slams 'unfounded' curatorship application

The Netcare Medical Scheme says there is no justification for the Council for Medical Schemes’ application to place it under curatorship.

BYD misses profit forecasts as Huawei challenge emerges

Warren Buffett-backed company loses some market share to sanctions-hit Chinese telecoms group

Looking to invest in National Savings Certificates? Know all the Tax benefits here

NSC provides tax benefits and 7.7% interest rate for investors. Quarterly reviewed by the Ministry of Finance, NSC allows joint investments with a five-year lock-in period. Online account opening via DOP internet banking involves specific steps for interested individuals.

China to challenge Biden's electric vehicle plans at the WTO

China said Tuesday that it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over US subsidies for electric vehicles. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said Tuesday it has resorted to the WTO dispute settlement process to protest American requirements that vehicles use parts from specific ...

Alert: China says it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over US subsidies for electric vehicles

China says it has filed a complaint at the World Trade Organization over US subsidies for electric vehicles.

PRWeek Global Awards 2024: shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the PRWeek Global Awards 2024 has been unveiled, with the global celebration of communications taking place in London on Wednesday 15 May.

Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old

Senegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice. He was released from prison just weeks ago and had inspired voters, many of them unemployed youth, with a promise to fight corruption and reform the economy. It's a dramatic rise for ...

UK court orders to delay extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to US on espionage charges

A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges, in a partial victory for the WikiLeaks founder. Two High Court judges said they would grant Assange a new appeal unless U.S. authorities give further assurances about what will happen to him. ...

Minister calls for time in women's pension row

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride says a report recommending pay-outs must be properly considered.

Deal to end German rail strikes features a 35-hour work week with an option to work longer

Train drivers and some crew for Germany’s main railway operator will see their working week reduced from 38 hours to 35 by 2029 without having their pay cut, but they will have an option to work longer for more money. That's a central element in the deal reached Monday between state-owned ...

How To Cancel Indian Railways Counter Ticket Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to cancel your Railway Counter Ticket Online please ensure you have the PNR Number, Train Number, mobile number and other details.  

Why BlackRock’s Larry Fink Wants to Rethink Retirement

Larry Fink, who leads the world’s biggest asset manager, warns in his annual investor letter that an aging population will soon pose huge economic troubles.

Boeing chief must have engineering background, Emirates boss says

Top customer of US airline maker also backs union seat on the board

Bertelsmann would consider deal to expand music business BMG, says chief

Europe’s largest media group open to ‘joining forces’ after previous expansion attempts were scuppered by regulators

Ferguson Marine: Scots ferry boss sacked

The chief executive of Ferguson Marine has been sacked by the state-owned company’s board.

Life Science REIT slashes dividend after value of portfolio sinks

Life Sciences REIT has halved its dividend for 2023 after the value of its portfolio fell considerably throughout the year.

India's CAD Dips To $10.5 Billion In October-December: RBI

The merchandise trade deficit at USD 71.6 billion was marginally higher than USD 71.3 billion during the third quarter of 2022-23.

Trump’s Social Media Company Gets Lofty Valuation on First Trading Day

Trump Media & Technology Group, fresh from a merger with a cash-rich shell company, started trading on the Nasdaq, adding billions of dollars to the former president’s wealth.

Moves to make it harder to repossess leasehold homes

Forfeiture means leaseholders can be threatened with losing their home if they do not pay service charges.

Court upholds 2022 oil, gas lease sales on federal lands

Judge Christopher Cooper of the US District Court for the District of Columbia has affirmed the legality of the Biden adminis -More- 

Bill Gates: Energy transition innovation thriving in Houston

The Houston region is emerging as a hub for the development of energy transition innovations thanks to a burgeoning business  -More- 

At CERAWeek, O&G majors push back against rapid transition

Leaders from Williams, ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco and other oil and natural gas majors are unenthusiastic about the business -More- 

ExxonMobil inks low-carbon ammonia deal with JERA

ExxonMobil has entered into a non-binding agreement to supply JERA with ammonia generated at the former's low-carbon hydrogen -More- 

Macquarie: More growth ahead for US oil production

Cost reductions and efficiency gains will push US oil production to a record of around 14 million barrels per day by the end  -More- 

Senate panel questions Biden's cost of carbon metric

The Biden administration's process for establishing a social cost of carbon metric remains somewhat elusive, with the White H -More- 

Find the sweet spot of presentation preparation

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Turn off your notifications to get more work done

Turning off email and phone notifications can sharpen focus and increase productivity, writes Matt Sonnen, chief operating of -More- 

Where does NIST's Surfside investigation stand?

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SFO: Fraud agency seeks to appeal two rulings in long-running ENRC dispute

The UK anti-fraud agency has applied to the court on Monday for permission to appeal two recent decisions that found it liable, as the long-running ENRC litigation battles on. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) was found by Mr Justice Waksman to be liable for a legal bill back in December. The SFO ...

BoE expected to lead peers in cutting rates

A consensus among market traders suggests the Bank of England will announce an interest-rate cut sooner than the European Cen -More- 

Trump taps superfans to make Spacs great again

TMTG looks like a rightwing meme stock combined with the classic pathologies of the blank cheque bubble

News24 Business | SA dagga firm Cilo Cybin says its IPO closed in record time

Medicinal cannabis group Cilo Cybin said on Tuesday it managed to close its initial public offering within record time, raising about R7.1 million or 10% of shares, within a week.

Hope for Reading as club enter exclusivity period with potential buyer

Reading have entered an exclusive negotiation period with a prospective buyer as the League One side’s tenure under Dai Yongge looks closer to a conclusion. The sale of the Royals would see Dai’s Shares, the stadium and the club’s training ground all given up as part of the negotiation. ...

A school bus company where a noose was found is ending its contract with St. Louis Public Schools

A school bus company will terminate its contract with St. Louis Public Schools a year early. The termination ends a strained relationship after a noose was found near the workstation of a Black mechanic. An ensuing driver walkout that snarled bus service for one of Missouri’s largest school ...

International Paper boxes clever with £5bn-plus DS Smith counterbid

A New York-listed paper producer is mobilising to gatecrash a £5.1bn takeover of DS Smith, the British-based packaging group.

Robots replicate reality: High-tech pitching machine mimics every pitcher

Baseball technology has come a long way since the days of the Iron Mike. Trajekt Arc uses data to mimic the way balls spin and break from every big league pitcher and has for the first time been approved by Major League Baseball for in-game use this year in batting cages. Using video and ...

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

Authorities are piecing together what led to the bridge collapse in Baltimore. But so far, we know that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said a large cargo ship lost power and issued a mayday call moments before it struck the bridge early Tuesday, though it was still moving toward the span at a rapid ...

Krispy Kreme, McCormick rise; Consol Energy, Lear fall, Tuesday, 3/26/2024

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Tuesday: Krispy Kreme, McCormick rise; Consol Energy, Lear fall.

Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo

The stunning collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge is diverting shipping and trucking around one of the busiest ports on America’s East Coast. After the container ship Dali hit the bridge and brought it down early Tuesday, ship traffic entering and leaving the Port of Baltimore ...

Papa John's to close 10% of its UK branches

Nearly a tenth of Papa John's pizza outlets in the UK are to close in an effort to boost company profits.

Future of US energy mix a focus of CERAWeek

CERAWeek brought together energy leaders from both sides of the fence and one common theme was the future of the US energy mi -More- 

Your emerging leaders may not fit the traditional mold

Future leaders are lurking in every organization, and they are often the ones inspiring those around them, creating change or -More- 

Housing assistance becoming attractive benefit

Companies are increasingly offering housing assistance as a recruiting and retention tool, with some employees saying in a ne -More- 

Sadiq Khan pledges taskforce to tackle ‘deeply worrying’ TfL hate crime rise

Sadiq Khan has pledged to create a transport taskforce to tackle the “deeply worrying” rise in hate crime on London’s public transport.

Flutter can fight off Disney’s ESPN in US sports betting

US growth prospects and secondary listing in New York have allowed the group to outpace its London-listed rivals

Pakistani police say 5 Chinese nationals and their local driver were killed in a suicide attack

Authorities in Pakistan say that a suicide bomber has rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle in the northwest of the country. The blast on Tuesday killed five Chinese nationals and their Pakistani driver. Police said that the attack happened in the Shangla district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ...

Interest-rate outlook set to benefit banks

The higher-for-longer interest-rate scenario is helping banks, taking pressure off deposit repricing and asset values but boo -More- 

DTCC: T+1 transition affirmation rates slow

Despite efforts to achieve a 90% affirmation rate by 9 p.m.  -More- 

Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Cloud Services Agreements

Since 2020, the use of cloud infrastructure has grown significantly, and the attention of regulators to the cloud and the bro -More- 

Tennessee Company To Pay Over $1.5 Million For 'Oppressive Child Labor' Violations

A federal consent decree is ordering Tuff Torq in Morristown, Tenn., to stop the illegal employment of children, pay a $296,951 civil fine, and surrender $1.5 million for 30 days' profits.

‘It’s not real money...': What Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath has to say about Bengaluru's tech companies driven paper wealth

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has spoken about Bengaluru's wealth distribution focusing on paper assets in the tech industry, emphasizing the prevalence of stock options. “Paper money is complicated. Paper money gives you the appearance of wealth," he said.

Small business hiring woes show signs of easing as economy stays strong

Hiring woes may be easing for small businesses. The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index reported a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.17% in February as the U.S. economy stays strong despite high interest rates. Small businesses have a tougher time retaining workers since they often can’t ...

Reported Chicago heat ordinance violations spiked in January amid historic cold snap

Industrial sector beats out AI for top venture capital target

Industrials received the most venture capital funding of any sector since the start of the year, according to the latest data. Globally, industrial companies have raised $15.2bn (£12bn), 30 per cent more than AI startups and twice as much as healthcare companies. Data from Altindex revealed ...

News24 Business | Packaging giant Nampak breached by unknown hacker

By the start of March, the Information Regulator told News24 that it had already received 224 security breach notifications from the start of the year.

Do you want fries with that? Krispy Kreme doughnuts are coming to McDonald's

Krispy Kreme and McDonald’s are getting together over breakfast. The doughnut chain and the fast food giant unveiled plans on Tuesday to offer Krispy Kreme products at McDonald’s locations across the United States. The companies say a phased rollout is expected to start this year, with ...

Almost four million smart meters not working properly

Customers report being hit by hefty bills caused by smart meters not working properly.

MilkMate enlists Mission North for digital and marketing support

The retail breast pump and breastfeeding accessories brand will sit within the agency's life sciences and health practice.

Visibility aids career growth

Maintaining visibility is a key component of leadership and can enhance recognition and open doors to new opportunities, form -More- 

How young professionals can win over interviewers

A report from SHRM and Handshake found that those entering the workforce say they are well-prepared and have a strong willing -More- 

Wiegman slams player-coach relationships amid Leicester City investigation

England manager Sarina Wiegman has weighed in on the player-coach relationship debate in women’s football, describing such associations as “very inappropriate”. The Lionesses’ boss was asked to comment on the situation after Leicester City boss Willie Kirk was placed under investigation ...

Truth Social owner soars after float sets up £2.4bn windfall for Donald Trump

Shares in Donald Trump's social media company have jumped nearly 50 per cent after it debuted on New York's Nasdaq stock exchange, reaching a market capitalisation of around $15bn (£11.9bn).

Starbucks: Britain’s second-largest coffee chain plots 100 new UK stores

Starbucks UK has outlined plans to open 100 new stores as it delivered strong trading in the face of a weak consumer market. 

Markets and Power in Digital Capitalism — Big Tech’s walled gardens

Philipp Staab’s exploration of how tech giants operate like the colonising East India Company offers a nuanced critique of the fast-developing digital economy

Some Fed officials embrace cautious policy approach

Some Federal Reserve officials have continued to indicate that they believe inflation will come down, although Fed Governor L -More- 

China moves to boost ETF market after downturn

China's state-backed institutions poured $57 billion into domestic equity exchange-traded funds in the first two months of th -More- 

PIMCO eyes UK, Canadian debt as US inflation persists

PIMCO has shrunk its position in US Treasurys, turning instead to UK and Canadian debt as it expects stubborn inflation could -More- 

Green investment trusts face uncertain future

The next round of shareholder votes could prove crucial for green energy investment trusts, with a possibility that some may  -More- 

Survey: Cyber risk dominates top operational concerns

Fears over AI and costly ransomware attacks have elevated cyber risk to the top of the Top 10 operational risks for banks and -More- 

Registration open: SIFMA's 2024 Market Structure Conference, NYC

The SIFMA Market Structure Conference brings together market participants and stakeholders to discuss critical issues impacti -More- 

UK accounting watchdog warns he is ‘sheriff for only half the county’

Richard Moriarty criticises ‘serious gaps’ in regulatory toolkit of Financial Reporting Council

ED Attaches Properties Worth Rs 124.57 Crore in Delhi, Gurugram Belonging To M3M, Other Realtors

A partnership firm by the name of M/s M3M India Holdings having partners namely Roop Kumar Bansal, Basant Bansal, Abha Bansal and Pankaj Bansal had received proceeds of crime in excess of Rs 500 crore, said the ED.

Supply chains cited in growing number of bankruptcy filings

US bankruptcy filings are on the rise and the number of firms citing supply chain disruptions as a contributing factor is gro -More- 

How best to embed sustainability in your business strategy

Businesses that want to make sustainability part of their strategy need to ensure their messaging is grounded in their market -More- 

Giavellotto and Danyah ready to dazzle in Dubai

DUBAI will draw the eyes of the racing world this weekend with a glittering nine-race card including five Group Ones and culminating in the £9.5 million Dubai World Cup (4.35pm). Stars from last month’s Saudi Cup are set to line up, with the one-two from that race in Senor Buscador and Ushba ...

Fownes and Cruz could be Winning again in stylish Fashion

THERE doesn’t seem to be a Happy Valley race meeting go by nowadays without HK Derby-winning jockey Zac Purton aboard a couple of highly touted gallopers that start at much shorter odds than their form warrants. It looks likely to happen again today, when the Champion Jockey is first given ...

VCs are missing out by not investing in female founders

More money should be invested in female founders, writes Springboard Enterprises co-founder Kay Koplovitz, as women generate  -More- 

Bessel, Ala., tech hub unveils medtech startup program

The Hatch Powered by Bessel accelerator program has been launched by an Alabama tech hub and Bessel to help medtech startups  -More- 

ConAgra to face suit over sustainability claims

A federal judge has ruled that ConAgra must face a lawsuit alleging that it deceived consumers of its Mrs.  -More- 

Sephora to launch 2 seals for sustainable products

Sephora will place its "Clean at Sephora" and "Planet Aware at Sephora" sustainability seals on products starting next month  -More- 

Citi, JPMorgan to publish climate financing ratios

Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase said they plan to begin publishing their energy supply financing ratios, which gauge a company's -More- 

Conservative Commentators Condemn Uproar at NBC

On Fox News and elsewhere, the commentators have expressed incredulity over the reaction to the hiring of Ronna McDaniel, the former chair of the Republican National Committee.

Cocoa breaks $10,000 a ton as shortages squeeze ‘out of control’ market

Poor harvests in key production areas in west Africa double global prices in two months

California Restaurant Association says Berkeley to halt ban on natural gas piping in new buildings

The city of Berkeley, California, has agreed to halt enforcement of a ban on natural gas piping in new homes and buildings that was successfully opposed in court by the California Restaurant Association. The organization says a settlement follows the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ refusal ...

How Baltimore-based Imre is responding to the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse

The incident could affect the commutes of those traveling north to the Baltimore-headquartered PR firm, its leadership told staff on Tuesday.

In France, the Future Is Arriving on a Barge

The Seine is becoming a test case for a European plan to cut carbon emissions by turning rivers into the new highways.

Refinancing flurry delays long-feared debt maturity wall

Despite high interest rates and an anticipated maturity wall looming over US debt markets, shrinking levels of distressed deb -More- 

Market rally slows as investors grow cautious

Stocks fell Monday after a strong end to last week Friday, adding to concern the stock market might be nearing bubble territo -More- 

Survey: Business leaders expect dealmaking rebound this year

Dealmaking is expected to rebound this year after a quiet 2023, with 79% of business leaders expecting to make multiple dives -More- 

ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Trump Media soars

US stocks are ticking higher, near their record levels, while Trump Media has made a sensational Wall Street debut.

DS Smith takeover battle set to erupt as US paper firm mulls offer

A US-listed paper producer has thrown a spanner into the works of Mondi's takeover of DS Smith, with a potential £5bn-plus bid of its own.

Racing Breaks head to Dubai World Cup on crest of a wave

DEMAND for going racing remains high according to Racing Breaks Managing Director Aaron Taylor, and the challenge continues to be offering fans the “right product”. Since setting up Racing Breaks in 2017, the company has successfully weathered the Covid pandemic and has emerged stronger, ...

Atzeni to Zoom home aboard Whyte’s Boom

AFTER all the excitement surrounding the BMW Hong Kong Derby at Sha Tin last Sunday, racing resumes at Happy Valley today for their regular mid-week slot, hosting nine races, starting at 10.40am. The word ‘Firm’ eventually made it into the track condition description at Sha Tin last weekend ...

Sunak announces mini reshuffle after ministers quit government

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a reshuffle of his ministerial ranks after two Conservative MPs resigned from the government.

Tuesday evening news briefing: Biden vows to ‘move heaven and earth’ to rebuild Baltimore bridge

Sean Combs’s Lawyer Calls Home Raids an ‘Unprecedented Ambush’

A day after two of the entertainment executive’s homes were raided by federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations, his lawyer said his client is innocent.

Who is Nicole Shanahan, the philanthropist picked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his running mate?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office to be his running mate in his independent bid for president. Kennedy made the announcement about Nicole Shanahan on Tuesday in Oakland. Shanahan was married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin ...

Local creators praise TikTok’s impact — but say they could find another platform if it’s banned

Mercedes, GM, Stellantis scramble; Port jobs are at risk after Baltimore disaster

Baltimore's port isn't one of the nation's largest, and some goods can be rerouted. But some auto companies are having to scramble, and the bridge disaster could spell trouble for local jobs.

Crypto group Copper served sushi off partially clad models

Digital assets company chaired by Philip Hammond held party at industry London conference

A Delta flight was cut short after a panel behind one of the engines fell off during takeoff

A Delta flight over the weekend was cut short after a panel behind one of the engines fell off the plane. The jet was bound for Amsterdam, but it returned to Salt Lake City on Sunday and landed safely three hours after taking off. According to information on a Federal Aviation Administration ...

BAAC eager to develop 50,000 young smart farmers

State-owned Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) has set a goal to create 50,000 young smart farmers in five years, with a commitment to support low-interest loans totalling 55 billion baht.

Chinese-made EVs to take bigger share of European market

Environmental group says 25% of electric vehicles sold in the EU in 2024 will be manufactured in China

Adani buys Shapoorji's Odisha port in Rs 3.1k crore deal

Adani Ports will buy Shapoorji Pallonji Group's Gopalpur Port in Odisha for an enterprise value of Rs 3,080 crore, adding to its pan-India network and enhancing its cargo volume. Adani Ports will buy 56% in Gopalpur Port, which has a capacity to handle 20 million metric tonnes annually, from ...

Rs 1 lakh UG tech internships ticket to full-time roles

At IIT Mandi, 27 students have received Rs 1-lakh-or-more stipends this year. In Bengaluru, RV College of Engineering has seen 39 students earning over Rs 1 lakh in monthly stipends compared to 8 last year. Vellore Institute of Technology also reports approximately 30 students with Rs 1-lakh ...

Baba Kalyani's niece, nephew move court over family assets

Sameer Hiremath and Pallavi Swadi - grandchildren of forging industry pioneer Neelkanth Kalyani - have moved Pune civil court against their uncle and Bharat Forge chairman Baba Kalyani, seeking division of family assets. They have demanded one-ninth of the family estate including stakes ...

Chinese-made EVs set to take 25% of European market this year

EU car manufacturers warn that a wave of cheaper models from China will undercut those produced by local companies

Help Wanted at Boeing

Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun has resigned and will step down at the end of the year. It comes after a series of mishaps with the aviation company including a door plug blowing off a 737 MAX 9 mid-flight. In today's episode, we turn to a head-hunter to explore what Boeing might look for in a new ...

Commerce slightly upbeat on Q1 exports

The Commerce Ministry expects Thailand's export value in the first quarter this year to grow by 1-2%, driven by stable freight costs as shipments of major products such as rice, rubber, pet food, automobiles and electronics start to show signs of improvement.

Bank fraud helpline hits 99 per cent coverage as Monzo bolsters efforts

The banking industry's answer to 999 now covers nearly all UK current accounts after Monzo joined the anti-fraud service, with the digital lender facing criticism for its performance on tackling scams.

Current account deficit narrows to $10.5 billion in Q3 from $11.4 billion

Alert: All 6 workers missing after Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead, and search is suspended until Wednesday morning

All 6 workers missing after Baltimore bridge collapse are presumed dead, and search is suspended until Wednesday morning.

Inside Fulham’s Riverside Stand, the ‘premium experience unlike anything in football’

Fulham hope Michelin-starred chefs will make it a year-round destination.

Poland's ruling coalition wants the central bank chief tried in court over hurting state interests

Lawmakers with Poland’s ruling pro-European Union coalition have launched a rare process to bring the central bank chief before a special court on allegations of acting against the country’s financial interests. The result could ban him from political life. Critics of the effort say the ...

True bamboo content of 'fashionable' toilet roll brands exposed

Some "fashionable" toilet roll brands claiming to be made from sustainable bamboo actually contain very little and are instead using virgin wood, a new investigation suggests.

Automakers Rerouting Shipments After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The city’s port ranks first in the country for the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles.

What are Systematic Transfer Plans? Benefits of staggering equity MF investments through STPs

Financial experts recommend using a Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) for investing in equity mutual fund schemes amidst rising market volatility. STP allows investors to stagger their investments from debt-oriented schemes to equity funds gradually, mitigating risks and optimizing returns over ...

Tesla’s Pivot to China Saved Musk. It Also Binds Him to Beijing.

Tesla and China built a symbiotic relationship, with credits, workers and parts that made Mr. Musk ultrarich. Now, his reliance on the country may give Beijing leverage.

Wang Xiaoshuai, the Filmmaker, Draws Wrath of China’s Censors

Wang Xiaoshuai is among the few Chinese artists who refuse to bend to state limitations on the subjects they explore.

The big challenge isn’t funding public services, it’s making them productive

With the public sector no more efficient than it was in the late 1990s, it's time to start seriously scrutinising our public services, writes Paul Ormerod.

The Notebook: London’s electric drive is charging full speed ahead – but there are obstacles

Mike Randall, CEO of Simply Asset Finance, takes the pen to talk electric cars, lessons from football - and some rare praise for Avanti.

The advantaged BBC is squeezing local news out of the media landscape

‘Today, I want to talk about us.’ Never has the start to a speech revealed as much as Tim Davie’s yesterday, as the director general of the BBC laid out a plan for the future of Auntie. And, unknowingly perhaps, the future of commercial media.  Take a step back. As a newspaper which ...

'Women farmers are invisible': A West African project helps them claim their rights — and land

ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal (AP) — Mariama Sonko’s voice resounded through the circle of 40 women farmers sitting in the shade of a cashew tree. They scribbled notes, brows furrowed in concentration as her lecture was punctuated by the thud of falling fruit. This quiet village in Senegal is the ...

Domestic sales still plummeting

Domestic car sales continued to decline, especially in the pickup segment, falling by 26% year-on-year in February, which is expected to be the lowest level in two years, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

State-owned Chinese train maker drops Bulgarian bid after EU probe

Now, update KYC details for your EPF account online - detailed guide to new provident fund process

EPFO simplifies EPF account KYC with online 'joint declaration' on Member e-Sewa, allowing members to update details and prevent rejection of withdrawal requests due to discrepancies in official documents like PAN, Aadhaar, and EPFO records.

Electoral Bonds: Reddys of Megha Engineering see wealth surge

Indiabulls' $350 million foreign bond offer subscribed 3 times

Pennsylvania train crash highlights shortcomings of automated railroad braking system

The collision of three Norfolk Southern trains in Pennsylvania early this month highlights the shortcomings of the automated braking system that was created to prevent such crashes. That's because none of the circumstances the National Transportation Safety Board described Tuesday in its ...

NBC cuts ties with former Republican party chair McDaniel after backlash

Staff and viewers had voiced outrage over her support for Donald Trump’s false claims of fraud in 2020 election

Data centre power use 'to surge six-fold in 10 years'

National Grid says "foundational technologies" like AI and quantum computing are driving power demand.

Syntec sets record for new projects

Contractor Syntec Construction Plc secured a record high 21 new projects worth a combined 12.8 billion baht last year, benefiting from the recovering condo sector and less intense competition post-pandemic.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Creates Upheaval at Largest U.S. Port for Car Trade

A bridge collapse closed Baltimore’s port, an important trade hub that ranks first in the nation by the volume of automobiles and light trucks it handles.

China’s ‘battery king’ dismisses solid-state EV commercialisation as years away

CATL chief Robin Zeng says much-vaunted tech for electric vehicles is currently impractical and unsafe

The British royal family learns that if you don't fill an information vacuum, someone else will

The British royal family learned the hard way: in the modern media world, if you don't fill an information vacuum, others will fill it for you, and it's not likely to be pretty. The Princess of Wales' announcement last week that she has cancer puts a cap on a wild period of speculation about ...

Stock market today: BSE Sensex rises 200 points, Nifty50 nears 21,100 level

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian stock market benchmark indices, opened in green on Wednesday. While BSE Sensex rose 200 points, Nifty50 was near the 21,100 levels.

How to fix the ageing crisis? Follow Australia, says world’s most influential investor

Blackrock founder Larry Fink says we focus on helping people live longer lives, but that not even a fraction of that effort is spent helping people afford those extra years.

VinFast signs deals with 15 dealers in Thailand

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast said on Wednesday that it had signed partnership agreements with 15 dealers in Thailand, its latest effort to expand in Southeast Asia.

A radical change for the US Treasury market

Examining the changes sweeping through the world's largest bond market

Step out of ‘Brexit’s long shadow’ and improve EU trade terms to boost UK economy

“This is about much more than Brexit," Martha Lane Fox, president of the BCC and Chair of the Business Council, said. "But Brexit casts a long shadow".

News24 Business | Automotive components manufacturer Metair turns R4m loss to R129m profit

Shares in the JSE-listed manufacturer of suspension springs, brake pads, shock absorbers, radiators and air conditioners rose as much as 6.5% in early trade.

Business leaders set to sell off portfolios, suggesting deal making spike

Business leaders are reporting a strong interest in shifting parts of their portfolio over the next year, potentially leading to a spike in new mergers and acquisitions, City A.M. can reveal. 79 per cent of business leaders surveyed by Deloitte globally said that they were planning to make ...

“No evidence” Endeavour ex-CEO payments were made to terrorist groups, firm says

Sebastian de Montessus was fired as CEO of Endeavour earlier this year, with the firm's investigation now complete

New London careers service should be on mayoral to-do list, says BusinessLDN

A new London careers service to help young people into jobs and workers to upskill should be on the to-do list of the next mayor, BusinessLDN has urged.

Former cost-of-living tsar Buttress to run Ovo Energy

The former food delivery executive who was employed as Boris Johnson's cost-of-living tsar is to be the next boss of Ovo Energy, Britain's third-biggest domestic gas and electricity supplier.

BlackRock’s BUIDL sparks real world asset boom

Monday greeted us with the first day of Bitcoin ETF inflows after last week’s exodus. This time, Fidelity led the pack with their fifth highest inflow day, with over $261 million. Late last week, more information was released about BlackRock’s BUIDL fund. The market digested it and ...

Maruti Suzuki share price today: Car maker crosses Rs 4 lakh crore market cap; stock zooms 50% in 12 months

Maruti Suzuki's shares rose 4% to hit a new 52-week high on the NSE, with a market cap crossing Rs 4 lakh crore. The company joins an elite group of 13 stocks with similar valuations.

Out-of-pocket Bidstack investors vow to take action after execs buy Aim-listed firm out of administration

Angry investors in AIM-listed Bidstack are preparing regulatory complaints and plotting legal action after the company’s top brass bought the firm out of administration. 

CMA greenwashing probe: Asda, Asos and Boohoo promise clarity on eco-claims

Top fashion retailers Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda, have signed undertakings to clarify the way they promote and display their environmental credentials, the competition watchdog has said.

Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.

Srettha weighs funding options for digital handout

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Wednesday the economy had problems and needed a boost from a signature handout scheme worth 500 billion baht (US$13.7 billion), for which he was weighing options for funding.

UK’s largest electricity transmission project to get £3.4bn in funding, Ofgem says

A mega project to build an electricity "superhighway" cable link between Scotland and Yorkshire is to receive £3.4bn.

Vishwas Agri Seeds IPO: Here's How To Check Allotment Status In Simple Steps

As per the report, the IPO allotment is scheduled for today, March 27, 2024.

Endeavour Mining says probe found ‘disguised’ payments of $15mn

Investigation commissioned by gold miner finds former chief Sébastien de Montessus ‘caused’ company to make payments

Malaysia considers extending rail to Thai border

Malaysia is considering extending its ongoing 50-billion-ringgit ($10.6 billion) rail project closer to the border with Thailand, as it seeks to reduce economic competition with its neighbour.

Travis Perkins chief who oversaw Wickes demerger to step down after profit slashed

The chief executive of Travis Perkins is to step down after five years in the role.

Old Mutual profit surges 35 per cent as African insurer grows

Pan-African financial services group Old Mutual have seen profits surge 35 per cent last year due to “exceptional sales growth”. The London-listed group, which is Africa’s largest insurer by assets, revealed that profits totalled 7.1bn rand (£295m) throughout 2023, Chief exec Iain ...

UBS to sell $8bn of loans to Apollo

Deal follows move by Swiss bank to renegotiate terms of original sale of a business owned by Credit Suisse

5 New Hotels Where the Past Meets the Present

Turrets, towers and tapestries greet guests at these evocative hotels in reimagined historic buildings in London, New York and beyond. (The food’s not bad, either.)

They Grow Your Berries and Peaches, but Often Lack One Item: Insurance

Farmers of fruits and vegetables say coverage has become unavailable or unaffordable as drought and floods increasingly threaten their crops.

Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza

The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.

Loss of ship's power and stiff current may have led to bridge collision, experts say

A momentary loss of propulsion or electricity aboard the massive cargo vessel as it maneuvered in a tight channel in Baltimore may have triggered a cascade of events leading to the bridge collision.

The impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse on shipping and supply chains

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after after it was hit by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning is expected to disrupt shipping and supply chains.

Nvidia Blackwell: New superchip fuels race to AI supremacy

Chipmaker Nvidia has released a new superchip that it says will turbocharge artificial intelligence and bring it to a whole new level. Is this the start of a new power-hungry industrial revolution?

Another listed company plans to quit London’s AIM market – this is why

Drug company C4X Discovery has announced plans to quit the London Stock Exchange's AIM.

Good news for IT sector job seekers! Hiring mandates up 50% in February; staffing firms see actual increase in second half of calendar year

In February, hiring mandates for IT professionals reached 124,000, a significant 50% increase from January and 33% higher than December, according to data from Xpheno, a staffing firm.

London business confidence ‘booming’ as lower inflation fuels hopes of a recovery

London business confidence soared in March as the UK's ongoing economic recovery lifted spirits in the capital, according to a closely watched survey.

In its quest for American doughnut domination, Krispy Kreme forges a Mc-partnership

The doughnut maker says you'll be able to get its glazed, chocolate sprinkled and cream filled treats at select McDonald's locations later this year, and all McDonald's in the U.S. by 2026.

A Japanese supplement pill is recalled after two people died and more than 100 were hospitalized

Health supplement products believed to have caused two deaths and sickened more than 100 people have been ordered to be taken off store shelves in Japan. The products from Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co., billed as helping lower cholesterol, contained an ingredient called “benikoji,” a red ...

CMC Markets raises income expectations on continued ‘positive momentum’

CMC Markets has raised its full-year income expectations after improved market conditions helped the online trading platform in the fourth quarter.

Ithaca Energy to buy Eni’s UK assets, but mothballs projects due to windfall tax

Ithaca Energy, a leading UK independent exploration and production company, has announced plans to combine with substantially all of Eni S.p.A.'s UK upstream assets

British Gas chief's pay package jumps to £8.2m

Centrica chief executive Chris O'Shea gets £4m more in 2023, up from £4.5m the year before.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street retreats from all-time highs

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday after Wall Street slipped a bit further from its record highs. Oil prices fell while U.S. futures edged higher. Chinese shares slipped even as China's central bank governor told a high-level business conference in Beijing that the ...

Sovereign Gold Bond 2016 Series II Matures Tomorrow, March 28: Check Final Redemption Price And Other Details

The Gold Bond is repayable on the expiration of eight years from the date of the issue of the Gold Bonds.

Force Motors Teases Upcoming Gurkha 5-Door SUV, To Rival Mahindra Thar 5-Door

The teaser images by Force Motors provide a glimpse of the Gurkha 5-Door in profile, showcasing its iconic boxy and upright proportions.  

German economic institutes cut 2024 growth forecast to 0.1%

A combined report from leading economic think tanks in Germany has revised 2024 growth forecasts from 1.2% down to 0.1%. The country is also expected to dip into a technical recession after the first quarter.

ICICI Bank faces criticism over alleged pressure on ICICI Securities’ minority shareholders for delisting

Shareholders of ICICI Securities took to social media to report that bank executives reached out to them directly, urging them to support the resolution for delisting. Following the allegations, concerns have been raised by lawyers and market experts over the potential regulatory scrutiny ...

Spills of raw sewage into England's rivers and seas are worst on record

Spills of raw sewage into England's rivers and seas reached their worst on record last year.

Asos, Boohoo and George pledge clarity on green credentials after CMA probe

Retailers vow to use only ‘accurate and clear’ sustainability claims following greenwashing investigation by UK regulator

Commuting is back — but not as we knew it

Pandemic predictions that the daily journey to work would die off are greatly exaggerated, according to FT analysis

Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?

Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is it still smart ...

BoE warns of risks to UK businesses from private equity bubble

Officials escalate warnings about leverage, transparency and valuations

Sovereign Gold Bonds due for final redemption in 2024; check tentative redemption dates of SGBs & other details

Several Sovereign Gold Bonds from the 2016 series are due for final redemption in 2024. Details include issuance dates, redemption amounts, and interest rates. The RBI provides notifications to investors before the redemption date.

As cocoa outprices copper, farmers reel from bitter deals

Global market prices for cocoa have tripled within just a few months raising hopes among farmers to improve earnings and alleviate poverty. But what seems only logical, isn't quite that simple.

Tax planning: ELSS mutual fund investment deadline alert! Invest by March 28 for Section 80C tax benefit - here’s why

Complete ELSS investments by March 31, 2024, with urgency by March 28, 2024, to ensure tax benefits. Stay informed about market hours and NAV guidelines for seamless processing.

Why companies are rushing to lock corn and wood underground

Also in today’s newsletter, Larry Fink embraces ‘energy pragmatism’

What’s On In London In April 2024

Spring has officially sprung in London, and while the weather is taking a little while to reflect it, Central London Alliance has pulled together a wide variety of exhibitions, shows and experiences to enjoy in the capital. Take in some of the West End’s most anticipated musical runs with ...

Morrisons: Debt-laden grocer records strongest sales growth in three years

Supermarket Morrisons has reported its strongest like-for-like sales in over three years, helped by competitive pricing strategies. 

Tom Hayes: Court of Appeal upholds conviction of former Libor trader

The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former Libor trader Tom Hayes today after he spent years in prison for rate-rigging. On Wednesday, Lord Justice Bean read out a press summary at the Court of Appeal, dismissing the appeals from Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, who sought to overturn ...

Diploma shares hit all-time high after distributor inks £236m deal to buy US firm

Shares in Diploma have surged to an all-time high after the UK supplier of specialised technical products inked a deal to acquire US-based Peerless Aerospace Fastener for around £236m.

Sensex, Nifty Rebound On Heavy Buying In RIL, HDFC Bank

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 526.01 points or 0.73 per cent to settle at 72,996.31. During the day, it jumped 668.43 points or 0.92 per cent to 73,138.73.

Hunter Biden's tax case heads to a California courtroom as his defense seeks to have it tossed out

Attorneys for Hunter Biden are expected in court in Los Angeles, where he's accused in what prosecutors call a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. President Joe Biden’s son has pleaded not guilty to the nine felony and misdemeanor tax ...

H&M shares climb on profits boost

Swedish fashion retailer aims to increase margins to 10% this year

News24 Business | Interest rates remain unchanged at 15-year high

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said inflation expectations remain stubbornly high.

CBI boss warns looming minimum wage increase may stoke inflation

The increase in the minimum wage could reignite inflationary pressures as firms are forced to pass on costs to consumers, the CBI warned.

Lexus LX500d Review: Exudes Toughness, Strong Road Presence But Expensive Too

Lexus LX500d: The Lexus LX500d demands attention at every turn. With its imposing size of over five meters in length and nearly two meters in width, a single glance won't suffice.  

Digital ad growth to slow to 8% in 2024

The growth of digital advertising in Thailand is expected to slow to 8% this year, reaching 31 billion baht in value terms, compared with double-digit growth in 2023, with TikTok moving up from sixth to third place, trailing Facebook and Instagram under Meta as well as YouTube.

Tom Hayes loses appeal against Libor rigging conviction

Former UBS and Citigroup trader had argued US judgments showed he was innocent

Insurers warned again over values placed on written-off and stolen cars

Insurance companies have been told they must offer full value to settle claims relating to written-off and stolen cars after further "shortcomings" were found by an industry regulator.

Build-A-Bear and kitchen cabinets: US winners beyond the Mag 7

De Lisle, who manages the £329m VT De Lisle America fund, focuses on smaller companies and away from tech, and prides himself on finding "cheap little growth stocks".

Are consumers starting to pull back on spending?

CFOs across industries are working to gauge the effects of shifting consumer spending trends, which have so far defied expect -More- 

AmEx exec: Women should serve as mentors

Female leaders owe it to other women to mentor and guide them, says Denise Pickett, the president of the Global Services Grou -More- 

Dinosaur tracks may have sparked ancient art

Preserved dinosaur footprints may have inspired petroglyphs made between 3,000 and 9,000 years ago in what is now eastern Bra -More- 

News24 Business | Former fleet admin at Volkswagen SA convicted on 595 counts of fraud worth R12m

A 60-year-old former fleet administrator at Volkswagen South Africa has been convicted on a whopping 595 counts of fraud for a scheme to overpay an auto body repair company.

The Fallout From the Credit Card Swipe Fee Fight

A proposed settlement between Visa and Mastercard and merchants on swipe fees promises savings, but it may also alter the economics of premium credit cards.

Opening Night review: Sheridan Smith leads barmy examination of theatre

Opening Night review and star rating: ★★★★ Critics are bound by embargoes dictating when they can and cannot reveal their thoughts on a production. For Opening Night, the response has been so extreme that reviewers barely managed to keep schtum. One wrote “I saw Opening Night” with ...

Baltimore bridge disaster: Six presumed dead after cargo ship collision

After the collision, the bridge collapsed with a number of vehicles travelling over it falling into the river below. Six people who are unaccounted for are presumed dead.

China's Xi issues a positive message in meeting with U.S. business leaders as relations improve

China’s nationalist leader Xi Jinping has called for closer trade ties with the U.S. during a meeting with top American business leaders in Beijing. It comes amid a steady improvement in relations that had sunk to the lowest level in years. Xi emphasized the mutually beneficial economic ties ...

Baltimore bridge collapse raises many issues for Transportation Secretary Buttigieg

NPR's Debbie Elliott talks to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about the collapse — from the safety of critical infrastructure, the supply chain impact and the challenge of reconstruction.

Australia’s fossil fuel revenue to tumble as export prices ease

Australia’s gas and coal exporters are headed for a multibillion-dollar hit to their revenue over the next five years, new forecasts suggest.

Delhi Man's Rs 340 Cab Booking Turns Into Rs 648 Nightmare: Here's What Happened NEXT

Upon reaching their destination, the Uber driver demanded Rs 648 for the ride.

Raw sewage discharges in England and Wales hit record

Data from Environment Agency prompts calls for government to declare national emergency

Pearly Queen is the coolest spot in Shoreditch for oysters and fizz

Sometimes you don’t know what you want until you’re sitting in it necking oysters and drinking champagne. Allow me to introduce Pearly Queen.

Thames Water directors hold crunch talks over utility's future

The board of Thames Water was locked in crunch talks on Wednesday as shareholders prepare to dilute a pledge to inject funds into the company that would secure its survival.

The US brings a landmark case against Apple

The justice department’s complaint is bold but faces an uphill struggle

Large deals fueling rebound in M&A activity

Mergers and acquisitions are on the rebound after a prolonged lull, with megadeals leading the way.  -More- 

Weber Shandwick lays off about 20 people in New York and Chicago

The reduction was part of a ‘strategic assessment,’ a spokesperson for the agency said.

Industrial profits climb in China as recovery continues

China's industrial profits rose 10.2% in the first two months of 2024 from the year before, official data showed, following a -More- 

Prosecutors seek two-and-a-half-year sentence and £86,000 from Rubiales over ‘kissgate’

Spanish prosecutors yesterday announced that they are seeking a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence and a €100,000 (£86,000) fine from Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish football chief at the centre of the “kissgate” scandal with international player Jenni Hermoso. The Prosecutor’s ...

As savers chase better returns from online-only accounts, bank branches wither

Banks and savers alike are increasingly pulling back from branches, according to new research, as digital services offer lower operational costs for firms and better deals for customers.

Biden administration will lend $1.5B to restart Michigan nuclear power plant, a first in the US

The federal government will provide a $1.5 billion loan to restart a nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan. Officials say it would be the first nuclear power plant to be reopened in the U.S. Holtec International acquired the 800-megawatt Palisades plant in 2022 with plans to dismantle ...

Baltimore's bridge collapse is expected to disrupt supply chains

The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.

Books on the impact of the internet and AI are finalists for the first-ever Women's Nonfiction Prize

Books about the dizzying impact of the internet and artificial intelligence are among finalists for a new book prize that aims to help fix the gender imbalance in nonfiction publishing. The shortlist for the 30,000 pound, or $38,000, award was announced Wednesday. It includes Canadian ...

A $15 toll to drive into part of Manhattan has been approved. That's a first for US cities

New York is on track to become the first U.S. city with congestion tolls on drivers entering its downtown. Transit authorities approved the congestion pricing plan Wednesday, authorizing a $15 toll for passenger vehicles entering a toll zone that's south of Manhattan's Central Park during the ...

Enbridge announces Permian-to-Gulf Coast gas supply JV

Enbridge has partnered with global investment manager I Squared Capital and US pipeline companies WhiteWater and MPLX to esta -More- 

MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Baltimore Orioles to a group headed by David Rubenstein

David Rubenstein’s purchase of the Baltimore Orioles has been approved by Major League Baseball owners. That clears the way for the Angelos family to finalize the sale after over three decades running the team. Approval of 75% of all owners was required, and MLB said the vote was unanimous. ...

AI-powered subsea robotics are transforming offshore ops

The integration of AI in subsea robotics is helping streamline data collection, improve safety and efficiency and reduce the  -More- 

Wednesday evening news briefing: Landlords could be banned from raising rent under radical SNP crackdown

EPA Good Neighbor Rule has implications for pipelines, reliability

Stricter industrial emissions regulations under the Environmental Protection Agency's Good Neighbor Rule would affect natural -More- 

Premiership rugby: Saracens make £5m loss and clubs to battle government?

England’s top-flight Premiership rugby clubs are at loggerheads with the government over the repayment of loans worth over £150m from the Covid-19 pandemic. The first raft of repayments are due imminently, according to the Mail, and clubs are hoping to get repayment dates pushed back. The ...

Texas oil producers are exploring new frontiers

Texas drilling activity, typically concentrated in Martin and Midland counties, is extending into different areas of the Midl -More- 

Online Course Offering | Underground Storage Tank Operator Safety Program

API Learning offers Underground Storage Tank Operator Training and Certification that meets the requirements mandated by the  -More- 

Fed records highest-ever operating loss at $114.3B

The Federal Reserve's operating losses climbed to a record $114.3 billion in 2023, audited financial statements showed.  -More- 

Fink warns of US public debt effect on economy

The US public debt situation "is more urgent than I can ever remember," said BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, adding that the countr -More- 

S4 Capital reports 'difficult year' as net revenue drops 4.5%

Martin Sorrell cited 'challenging global macroeconomic conditions,' recession fears and high interest rates.

Mortgages, real estate and government debt: Three things that worry the Bank of England

The FPC, which was established in 2013, monitors financial stability risks and tries to prevent those risks developing into threats to wider UK financial stability.

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices. The source says the FTC has been looking into whether TikTok violated a portion of federal law that prohibits “unfair and deceptive” business practices ...

GOCL ties up with Squarespace Builders to monetise 264.5 acres in Hyderabad for Rs 3402 crore

Natwest boss drops third of executive committee after government slashes stake

New Natwest boss Paul Thwaite, who formally became chief of the bank in Febraury, has restructured the group's management team.

UK car exports to Canada face 6% tariffs within days as trade spat deepens

Allies in stand-off on how much EU content can be in vehicles as post-Brexit deal runs out

U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion Loan to Restart Michigan Nuclear Plant

The conditional loan from the Energy Department is part of a broad effort to revive the use of nuclear energy in the United States.

Amazon pours an additional $2.75 billion into AI startup Anthropic

Amazon says it is pouring an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the artificial intelligence startup to $4 billion. Amazon will maintain a minority stake in San Francisco-based Anthropic, a rival of ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The two companies are collaborating ...

Stephen Adams, Who Made Yale Music School Tuition-Free, Dies at 86

A billionaire businessman and a late-blooming piano aficionado, he set a record with the anonymous $100 million gift that he and his wife gave the school.

UK pauses drive to raise minimum wage

Decision will come as relief to businesses after period of rapid increases

Kansas considers limits on economic activity with China and other 'countries of concern'

Republican legislators in Kansas have advanced proposals to limit the state's involvement with individuals and companies from China and other U.S. adversaries. Bills approved Wednesday by the Kansas House would prevent them from owning farmland or business property, limit state investments ...

Trump Media, Reddit surge despite questionable profit prospects, taking on the 'meme stock' mantle

Reddit and Trump Media are the first notable social media companies to begin trading publicly in the last five years. They’re also, thanks to the rabid reception among investors coupled with the companies’ fuzzy profit outlooks, the latest meme stocks. Meme stocks are typically shares ...

Plunging births push Japanese diaper maker to switch to adult market

Japan's plummeting birth rate has led a diaper manufacturer to stop making them for babies at home and instead ramp up production for adults, the company said. Oji…

Swiss chocolatiers bank on the Easter bunny as cocoa costs soar

Swiss chocolatiers have a battle on their hands as Easter rolls around, with surging cocoa prices sending their costs soaring and consumers cutting back as inflation hits their…

Should schools be paying their college athletes?

March Madness is in full swing as Men's and Women's college basketball teams across the country compete for the NCAA championship. However, the Dartmouth Men's Basketball team made headlines just before the tournament for its successful unionization vote. Today, we break down why the ...

How the current funding structure limits startups

Having to focus on the next funding round to survive forces technology startups to be shortsighted, says University of Pennsy -More- 

Interior Department rule aims to crack down on methane leaks from oil, gas drilling on public lands

The Biden administration has issued a final rule aimed at limiting methane leaks from oil and gas drilling on federal and tribal lands, its latest action to crack down on emissions of methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to global warming. The rule issued Wednesday ...

Steward Health Care strikes deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum

Financially embattled hospital operator Steward Health Care has struck a deal to sell its nationwide physician network to Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, as it works to stabilize its finances. Optum would acquire a Steward affiliate that includes the company’s primary care doctors ...

Trader Joe's upped the price of its bananas for the first time in decades. Here's why

It may not be too “appeeling,” but the price of some bananas are rising by a few cents. Trader Joe’s recently upped the price to 23 cents for a single banana, marking a 4-cent — or 21% — increase from the grocer’s previous going rate for the fruit that remained unchanged for over ...

Boeing’s turbulence is a threat to the entire aviation industry

Boeing is fighting to ensure its own survival as it grapples with a deepening crisis. It is not the only thing at stake.

Japan unveils plans for next-generation passenger plane project

Japan announced plans on Wednesday to develop a next-generation passenger jet over the next decade after the last struggling attempt, led by a private company, was scrapped a…

Ministry seeks to boost SME funding

The Commerce Ministry is pushing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to take advantage of the Secured Transaction Act by using assets with economic value such as machinery, high-value trees and intellectual property as collateral to secure loans.

Apollo’s expense scandal gets another day in court

Plus, a potential paper bidding war reignites M&A optimism and Sweden’s Fortnox attracts short seller scrutiny

Millions urged to read energy meters this weekend to avoid overpaying

Millions of people are being urged to send meter readings to their energy supplier this weekend to ensure they don't overpay.

Dethroned crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for defrauding FTX investors

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried faces the potential of decades in prison when he is sentenced for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX. The company was once one of the world’s most popular platforms for trading digital currency. Bankman-Fried was convicted in November of fraud and ...

Trump's Truth Social Skyrockets in Stock Market Debut

Former President Donald Trump's 60% stake in Truth Social has seen a 16% increase in its initial public trading, valued at over $8 billion, with significant financial implications.


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