Alibaba shares plunge as much as 10% after canceling plans to spin off cloud unit
Shares of Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding plunged as much as 10% in New York after it said Thursday it scrapped plans to spin off its cloud business because of uncertainties related to U.S. chip restrictions
1970-01-01 08:00
The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.44% in third-straight weekly drop
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the third week in a row, welcome news for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale
1970-01-01 08:00
Indian manufacturer recalls eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning
The Indian manufacturer of more than a number of eyedrops subject to a U.S. safety warning has officially recalled the products
1970-01-01 08:00
Beef is a way of life in Texas, but it's hard on the planet. This rancher thinks she can change that
For generations, beef has been the most quintessential of American main courses, and a premium protein around the world
1970-01-01 08:00
AP PHOTOS: Singapore gives the world a peek into our food future
Like much of the rest of the world, Singapore is racing to feed a growing population with limited natural resources. But with almost no land for agriculture this small, wealthy, fast-paced and densely-packed nation is doing so by embracing and encouraging new food technologies that may someday help feed us all.
1970-01-01 08:00
Demand for seafood is soaring, but oceans are giving up all they can. Can we farm fish in new ways?
Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food sector in the world for decades, and people now eat more farmed fish than wild fish
1970-01-01 08:00
Decline in local news outlets is accelerating despite efforts to help
A new report shows that the decline of local news outlets is accelerating despite efforts to help, and more people are aware of the dire problems facing the industry
1970-01-01 08:00
Eating less meat would be good for the Earth. Small nudges can change behavior
One of the thorniest problems of the 21st century is how to get people to eat less meat
1970-01-01 08:00
U.S. applications for jobless claims rise in a labor market that remains very healthy
More Americans filed for jobless claims last week, but the labor market remains broadly healthy in the face of retreating inflation and elevated interest rates
1970-01-01 08:00
Big Pharma scrambles to feed demand for weight-loss treatments amid rising US obesity rates
Obesity rates in the U.S. have been rising steadily for well over a decade and some of the world’s biggest drug developers are tapping into the growing treatment market
1970-01-01 08:00
Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors
Walmart extended its streak of strong quarterly gains heading into the holiday season as its low-prices continue to attract shoppers looking for deals in a tough economic environment
1970-01-01 08:00
Fire at a coal mining company building in northern China kills 26 and injures dozens
A fire in a coal company building in a northern Chinese city has killed 26 people and injured at least 38
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