Exxon Mobil Q3 profit falls compared with last year's record numbers, but refineries are strong
Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter profit declined compared with last year's unprecedented numbers, but their up 15% compared with the previous quarter oil giant had its strongest ever refinery throughput for the period
2023-10-27 19:56
Probe finds 'serious failings' in way British politician Nigel Farage had his bank account closed
An independent probe has found “serious failings” in how NatWest Group’s private and exclusive Coutts Bank shut down the account of the right-wing British politician Nigel Farage
2023-10-27 19:25
Huawei reports its revenue inched higher in January-September despite US sanctions
Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies has reported its profit inched higher in the first three quarters of this year despite persisting U.S. sanctions that have hindered both its sales and its purchases of advanced technology
2023-10-27 16:52
The sudden death of former China's No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many
The sudden death of China’s former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many people in the country
2023-10-27 12:49
Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO says
A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its potential
2023-10-27 11:30
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died at 68
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died of a heart attack at 68
2023-10-27 09:24
Amazon reports better-than-expected revenue and profits for the third quarter
Amazon on Thursday reported strong revenue and profits from the summer months driven by growth in online sales and its advertising business
2023-10-27 05:48
FDA warns about giving probiotics to preterm babies after infant death, other injuries
Federal officials are warning health care providers and the public about injuries and at least one death in premature infants who were given probiotic products in the hospital
2023-10-27 03:48
Warren Buffett's company joins oil-buying frenzy this week by resuming its Occidental Petroleum buys
Investor Warren Buffett joined the recent oil-buying spree in the market this week by resuming Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of Occidental Petroleum stock for the first time in four months
2023-10-27 00:29
Orban doubles down at EU summit to defend his meeting Putin. One leader calls it more than strange
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has joined an EU summit saying that he was right to meet the EU’s foremost enemy Vladimir Putin
2023-10-27 00:17
Harris will attend an AI summit at a UK estate that was a base for World War II codebreakers
The U.K. prime minister is defending China's invitation to a summit on artificial intelligence that Vice President Kamala Harris will attend next week
2023-10-26 20:59
US economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace
2023-10-26 20:49