HSBC executive apologizes for calling the UK 'weak' over China
A top executive at HSBC has apologized after reportedly calling the UK government "weak" over its dealings with China, in another sign of the political tightrope the British bank has been made to walk.
2023-08-08 13:27
China releases package of tax relief measures to support small firms
BEIJING China's finance ministry on Wednesday unveiled a package of tax relief measures to support small businesses and
2023-08-02 13:48
House Republicans aren't done slashing food assistance and fighting over social issues
After clamping down on food stamps in the debt ceiling deal, House Republicans now want to take a whack at WIC, the food assistance program for low-income women, infants and young children.
2023-07-31 19:24
Prosecutors urge judge to jail Sam Bankman-Fried, saying there are no conditions to stop him from witness tampering
Federal prosecutors urged a judge to revoke Sam Bankman-Fried's bail to stop him from tampering with witnesses before his criminal fraud trial, saying there are likely no conditions that the cryptocurrency entrepreneur will abide by to satisfy their concerns.
2023-07-29 05:47
Netflix ends password sharing in 'big market' India
Only users from a single household will be able to use an account, the streaming giant has said.
2023-07-20 13:49
Ford slashes prices for its electric F-150 Lightning pickup by up to $10,000
Ford announced on Monday that it is slashing prices significantly for its electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck.
2023-07-18 00:50
States have been on a tax-cutting spree, but revenues are now weakening
Fueled by surging revenues, states have been slashing taxes for individuals and businesses for the past three years.
2023-07-03 19:28
Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn funding deal with IMF
The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.
2023-06-30 12:16
'Drinkflation' comes for the British pint. Brewers sell weaker beer but don't cut prices
Brewers in the United Kingdom are cutting the alcohol content — but not the price — of several of their most popular beers in what's been described as another example of "shrinkflation."
2023-06-19 22:29
Navan zinc mine temporarily lays off 650 staff
Parent company Boliden says Tara zinc mine is "currently cash flow negative".
2023-06-14 05:54
CNN CEO Chris Licht to leave - report
By Helen Coster (Reuters) -CNN CEO Chris Licht will be leaving the media company, news website Puck reported on Wednesday.
2023-06-07 21:29
Half of the biggest global companies plan to cut office space. US cities will suffer most
Around 50% of major global companies will need less real estate in the next three years, with American cities — led by San Francisco — most exposed to empty offices, new research has found.
2023-06-06 23:16