US Retail Sales Top Forecasts, Showcasing Consumer Resilience
US retail sales rose in July by more than forecast, highlighting how the resilience of consumers is helping
1970-01-01 08:00
MTN’s Fintech Unit Seeks More Investors After Mastercard Deal
MTN Group Ltd. is seeking as many as three more strategic investors in addition to Mastercard Inc. for
1970-01-01 08:00
One reason why every NFL team can win Super Bowl
The NFL is unique in that its short schedule and relatively short careers allow for parity each season. That gives us the confidence to say that in some universe, any team can win if everything goes right.The NFL is unique in that it only takes one hot streak to win a Super Bowl. Other sports ca...
1970-01-01 08:00
ChatGPT-Wary Universities Scramble to Prepare for New School Year
ChatGPT set the academic world ablaze after it was introduced in November, when the AI chatbot suddenly gave
1970-01-01 08:00
The Noteworthy Fears of 10 Famous Figures
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”—unless you also fear the number 13. Or insects. Or being buried alive. Here are the fears of just a few of history’s most notable figures, from FDR to Dalí.
1970-01-01 08:00
Home Depot Earnings Top Estimates as DIY Spending Sustained
Home Depot Inc. earnings exceeded the average analyst estimate, suggesting that US home improvement spending is performing slightly
1970-01-01 08:00
Italy’s Deputy PM Seeks Changes to Bank Tax, Reports Say
Italy’s Deputy Premier Antonio Tajani wants substantial changes to a controversial levy on banks’ extra profits, according to
1970-01-01 08:00
Afghanistan media guide
Notes on the media in Afghanistan and links to Afghan broadcasters and newspapers.
1970-01-01 08:00
Legal & General Assets Decline as Outflows Combine With Rising Rates
Legal & General Group Plc’s asset management arm saw assets fall by £132 billion ($168 billion) as clients
1970-01-01 08:00
Internet Firm Sea Misses Sales Estimates on Slowing E-Commerce Demand
Sea Ltd.’s revenue missed estimates after its e-commerce division posted slowest growth on record, reflecting fallout from economic
1970-01-01 08:00
Carlsberg Boosts Annual Profit Outlook After Strong First Half
Carlsberg A/S increased its annual profit forecast after posting better than expected sales in the first half. The
1970-01-01 08:00
Surprise China Rate Cut Only Highlights Tough Choices Facing Xi
President Xi Jinping has resisted pulling the trigger on a major stimulus to revive the world’s second-biggest economy.
1970-01-01 08:00