IMF chief says Africa must do these three things to increase trade
Africa's growth has been sluggish in recent years, but IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva believes new opportunities lie ahead.
2023-08-25 16:49
The US needs a stable Chinese economy. Will Biden's commerce secretary offer help?
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will travel to China next week, a visit that coincides with a worsening slowdown in the world's second largest economy.
2023-08-25 10:22
Canada considers foreign student cap over housing crisis
The country is looking at ways tackle the housing affordability crisis, including capping student visas.
2023-08-25 09:45
North Carolina Hooters sued for racial discrimination against employees
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued a North Carolina Hooters restaurant for allegedly discriminating against Black or darker-skinned "Hooters Girls," the federal agency announced Thursday.
2023-08-25 09:26
Hundreds of Wells Fargo users report issues with banking system
More than 700 users reported issues with Wells Fargo's banking system Thursday, according to Downdetector, with problems ranging from transferring funds to declining ATM cards.
2023-08-25 06:56
Amazon in talks with Disney about ESPN streaming partnership - The Information
Amazon.com is in early talks with Walt Disney Co about working on the streaming version of ESPN it
2023-08-25 06:48
Disney drops to lowest in over three years as investors turn bearish
Shares of Walt Disney were down 3.7% on Thursday, hitting their lowest level in nearly three-and-a-half years, with
2023-08-25 02:48
Nike shareholders push for more reporting on pay equity
By Katherine Masters NEW YORK Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services recommended on Wednesday that Nike investors vote
2023-08-24 21:25
Employment figure hits record high in Republic of Ireland
The percentage of people aged 15-64 who are in work in the Republic of Ireland is at an all-time high.
2023-08-24 20:52
Analysis-Stimulus or bust: Investors staying out of China until the spending starts
By Xie Yu and Yoruk Bahceli HONG KONG/AMSTERDAM Global investors fleeing China have one simple message for the
2023-08-24 16:17
Fashion retailer H&M to reopen most Ukraine stores
HELSINKI (Reuters) -Fashion retailer H&M will reopen most of its stores in Ukraine, beginning in November of this year, the
2023-08-24 15:47
Ikea opens small-format store in subdued San Francisco downtown
By Marie Mannes Swedish flat-pack furniture giant Ikea opened its doors to a new store in downtown San
2023-08-24 08:25