China Stops Short of Direct Consumer Support to Spur Economy
China is seeking to boost consumption to spur the economy’s recovery, although the government has stopped short of
2023-07-31 12:25
Walmart Buys Tiger Global’s Flipkart Stake for $1.4 Billion
Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global Management’s remaining stake in Flipkart, boosting its bet on
2023-07-31 10:58
Walmart Paid $1.4 Billion for Tiger’s Stake in Flipkart: WSJ
Walmart Inc. paid $1.4 billion to buy Tiger Global’s stake in Flipkart, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing
2023-07-31 07:55
Bodegas Put on Notice as Visa Fights Back on Card Surcharges
The world’s largest payment network is making changes to how it deals with merchants who want to charge
2023-07-29 23:24
Barbie is a hit and all kinds of business are hopping on the bandwagon
For marketers, Barbie has turned into a massive opportunity: A rosy, fizzy way to get new customers and stay culturally relevant. That's always a good opportunity, but especially now, when even seemingly benign marketing campaigns can be controversial.
2023-07-29 17:23
Greta Gerwig has no plans for Barbie sequel
Director Greta Gerwig has admitted she's currently got 'zero' plans to bring Barbie back for a second outing following the film's huge success at the box office
2023-07-29 15:23
Fact check: RFK Jr.'s misleading viral claim about Secret Service protection
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Joe Biden, baselessly suggested Friday that the Biden administration is singling him out for rare treatment by denying him Secret Service protection.
2023-07-29 08:19
Biogen to Buy Reata for $7.3 Billion in Rare-Disease Deal
Biogen Inc. agreed to acquire Reata Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $7.3 billion, including debt, to expand its rare disease
2023-07-28 22:56
US Consumer Sentiment Rises to Highest Since 2021 as Prices Ease
US consumer sentiment rose in July to the highest since October 2021 as inflation continued to ease. The
2023-07-28 22:46
Australia’s Retail Sales Decline as Rising Rates Take Toll
Australian retail sales unexpectedly fell in June, suggesting consumers are hunkering down in response to the Reserve Bank’s
2023-07-28 11:19
Greece’s Wildfires Burning Through Its Natural Carbon Stores
Greece’s wildfires are burning through the country’s natural carbon sinks in the latest sign of how heat waves
2023-07-27 19:28
China’s Industrial Profits Keep Declining Amid Deflation Risks
China’s industrial profits dropped at a slower pace in June, though worsening factory-gate deflation and slowing consumer spending
2023-07-27 09:51