South Africa Shuns Pressure to Take Sides in Russia-Ukraine War
South Africa won’t bow to pressure to pick sides in Russia’s war on Ukraine and is confident an
2023-07-18 20:48
Canada's inflation rate drops to 27-month low; food prices still elevated
OTTAWA Canada's annual inflation rate dropped more than expected in June to 2.8%, a 27-month low, though food
2023-07-18 20:45
Peacock is getting its first-ever price hike
Peacock, the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, is getting its first-ever price hike.
2023-07-18 20:29
LVMH’s Sephora Weighs New China Head to Seek €20 Billion Sales
Sephora, the cosmetics retailer owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH, is considering an overhaul of its China operations, including
2023-07-18 20:27
China Evergrande reports its debt rose to $340 billion in 2022. It plans meetings with creditors
China Evergrande, the property developer whose woes helped bring about a slump in the country’s vitally important real estate market, has reported its debts rose further to about $340 billion by the end of last year
2023-07-18 20:27
Top economists urge bolder action on 'crisis of extreme inequality'
More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do more to tackle the widening gap between the rich and poor around the world, a problem they say many governments are ignoring.
2023-07-18 20:26
US startups are having a bad year. Relief isn't coming
US stocks are climbing and second quarter corporate earnings are coming in strong (so far, at least). Investors on Wall Street are optimistic.
2023-07-18 19:54
Bankruptcy slams the brakes on Dutch e-bike manufacturer VanMoof
The Dutch bicycle maker VanMoof, which won design awards for its stylish electric bikes, has been declared bankrupt
2023-07-18 19:52
Bank of America net income jumps 19%, extending the rally for big banks
Bank of America said its profits grew 19% last quarter, the latest of the big banks to see its bottom line boosted by higher interest rates
2023-07-18 19:24
Tesla directors will return $735 million to company to settle shareholder suit
Tesla directors will return $735 million to the company to settle claims they grossly overpaid themselves in one of the largest shareholder settlements of its kind, according to a Monday filing in a Delaware court.
2023-07-18 19:15
Yellen Sees Disinflation Pressures at Work as Hiring Surge Fades
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a cooling — but not faltering — labor market is playing a key
2023-07-18 18:57
Singapore Passport Is World’s Most Powerful, Replacing Japan
Singapore has replaced Japan for having the world’s most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 192 global destinations,
2023-07-18 18:51