The debate about ‘quiet vacationing’ is as American as the Fourth of July
“It’s not just dishonest workers trying to steal time. It’s people that feel burdened by the weight of the workplace.”
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Why Trump’s running-mate choice could matter for oil companies, banks, tech and other sectors
As Donald Trump gets closer to announcing his pick for running mate, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s decision on his No. 2 could end up having an impact on industries.
Sunak’s time at No. 10 saw decent U.K. stock market gains, but context is all
The FTSE 100 is higher during Sunak’s reign but has badly underperformed peers.
GDP malaise? Why U.S. second-quarter growth will be weak again.
The U.S. economy grew a drab 1.4% in the first three months of the year — and it looks like a shabby performance is in store for the second quarter.
‘I’m watching every last cent’: For July 4, my friend booked an Airbnb on Cape Cod — and said I’m welcome to visit. Should I offer to pay half?
“This vacation is already nearly breaking my budget.”
Continental AG shares jump 10% as German firm predicts boost from China
Continental AG told analysts that it expects to achieve higher margins in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of the year
Roche to halt lung-cancer drug trial after disappointing data
Roche Holding said it plans to halt a mid- and late-stage clinical study for a combination of drugs to treat lung cancer after it failed to meet the trial’s primary efficacy goals.
For all the fear of black swans, the stock market is acting roughly the same
“If the modern world is growing ever more complex and more black swans are flying around as a result, it is not apparent in the historical return data,” says one market observer.
Factory orders in Germany slide in May
German factory orders tumbled in May, marking the fifth month of a decline from Europe’s industrial powerhouse, according to data released Thursday.
Arkhouse, Brigade reportedly try to sweeten offer to buy Macy’s
After earlier unsuccessful buyout bids for Macy’s Inc., investment firms Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management are trying again, raising their offer for the retailer by around $300 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
