Bankrupt Birmingham braces for cuts as UK government takes control
The UK government has moved to take control of the country's second biggest city, Birmingham, after the local council effectively declared itself bankrupt earlier this month.
2023-09-20 01:26
TPG explores sale of restaurant chain Mendocino Farms -sources
By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK Private equity firm TPG Inc is exploring options for Mendocino Farms, including a
2023-09-19 21:15
China's central bank woos top Western firms as economic challenges grow
China will open up its financial industry and make its business environment more friendly for foreign businesses, the country's central bank governor told a number of top Western companies on Monday, renewing Beijing's efforts to lure overseas capital as economic challenges mount.
2023-09-19 13:27
Government shutdown would leave the Fed flying blind
In the event of a US government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says it will stop releasing data, including key figures on inflation and unemployment. A lack of crucial government data would make it difficult for investors and the Federal Reserve to interpret the US economy.
2023-09-19 04:45
California sues oil giants for downplaying risks posed by fossil fuels - NYT
The state of California has sued major oil companies including Exxon Mobil Corp, Shell PLC, and Chevron Corp,
2023-09-16 18:58
Despite rising gas prices, Americans feel more optimistic about inflation's future
Rising gas prices haven't taken their toll on the American consumer just yet, amid growing optimism that inflation is easing, according to the latest consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan.
2023-09-16 01:45
Analysis-Strikes knock another leg out from under Australia’s LNG throne
By Emily Chow and Yuka Obayashi SINGAPORE/TOKYO Long before labour unrest at liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants threatened
2023-09-15 12:16
Google reaches $93 million settlement in tracking location case
Google has reached a $93 million settlement with the state of California to resolve allegations that it was collecting consumers' data without their consent, the state's attorney general said in a statement Thursday.
2023-09-15 08:45
Wall Street's mood is improving — but it's far from upbeat
Wall Street's optimism has edged up in recent weeks after an August slump to levels not seen since the collapse of several regional banks earlier this year.
2023-09-14 20:21
Taiwan hits back at Elon Musk's claim that it is 'part of China'
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back after Elon Musk called the self-ruled island an "integral part of China."
2023-09-14 16:23
Australian jobs surge as productivity debate heats up
By Stella Qiu SYDNEY Australia's employment surged in August while its participation rate hit a record high and
2023-09-14 16:20
Apollo Global among suitors for IGT's global gaming division- Bloomberg News
Private equity giant Apollo Global Management Inc is among the potential suitors seeking to acquire International Game Technology
2023-09-14 07:25