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Tesco CEO not ready to check out in tough UK retail climate

Tesco CEO not ready to check out in tough UK retail climate

The boss of Tesco said he had unfinished business at Britain's biggest retailer after its quarterly sales growth slowed in a subdued grocery market under a cloud from poor early summer weather.



7 years ago
Alibaba files for HK listing that may raise $20 billion as soon as third quarter: source

Alibaba files for HK listing that may raise $20 billion as soon as third quarter: source

China's biggest e-commerce company Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has filed confidentially for a Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $20 billion as early as the third quarter of this year, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said.



7 years ago
Cityzenith on Republic

Cityzenith on Republic

"Cityzenith’s revolutionary 3D Digital Twin platform, Smart World Pro, is pioneering the development and implementation of Digital Twins in Smart Cities around the world in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and Asia.


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7 years ago
U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

U.S. weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rise

The number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, which could add to concerns that the labor market was losing steam after job growth slowed sharply in May.



7 years ago

Here are the biggest analyst calls of the day: Uber, Lyft, Disney & more

Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Thursday

7 years ago
White House says it will meet two-year deadline for Huawei ban for contractors

White House says it will meet two-year deadline for Huawei ban for contractors

The White House Office of Management and Budget has told the U.S. Congress it will now meet a two-year deadline to ban federal contracts with companies that do business with Chinese telecom giant Huawei, part of a defense law passed last year, according to a letter seen by Reuters.



7 years ago
Jumpstart on Republic

Jumpstart on Republic

"Jumpstart provides a financial cushion - a jumpstart - after the shock of a natural disaster. We’ve introduced a new product category - called parametric insurance - that democratizes disaster insurance. Parametric means a lump-sum is paid out right away after a pre-defined event, i.e. a “parameter.”


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7 years ago
Canada rejects idea of halting extradition of top Huawei executive to United States

Canada rejects idea of halting extradition of top Huawei executive to United States

Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on Thursday dismissed a suggestion that Ottawa block the extradition of a top executive from China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd to the United States, saying it would set a dangerous precedent.



7 years ago
U.S. healthcare stocks shielded from political pressures prove profitable

U.S. healthcare stocks shielded from political pressures prove profitable

U.S. healthcare investors have found success this year buying stocks of companies whose products improve eyesight, treat pets and fix crooked teeth, all viewed as unlikely to fall victim to political and regulatory issues pressuring a wide swath of the sector.



7 years ago

Facebook gets dumped from an S&P index that tracks socially responsible companies

S&P Dow Jones Indices announced Thursday that the social network no longer will be part of the S&P 500 ESG Index.

7 years ago

New name for BB&T-SunTrust bank lampooned: 'You could put this on a brand of toothpaste'

"They have thrown aside two great brands that had real value in exchange for this horrific, means-nothing statement."

7 years ago

An activist has jumped into one of the biggest names in the golf business, boosting the shares

Callaway Golf soared in Thursday trading after longtime activist investor Jana Partners disclosed a 9.2% stake in the company.

7 years ago

Bank of America has found the perfect recession play — death

Bank of America points to pre-need service companies, which make funeral arrangements before the person dies.

7 years ago
These 15 cities boast the best 20-year returns on home values

These 15 cities boast the best 20-year returns on home values

From 1999 to 2019, home values have risen more than 90% nationwide. In some places, the gain is above 400%.

7 years ago
In VW Chattanooga vote, UAW seeks elusive U.S. southern toehold

In VW Chattanooga vote, UAW seeks elusive U.S. southern toehold

For the second time in five years, workers at Volkswagen AG's Chattanooga, Tennessee, assembly plant have been voting this week on whether to unionize, potentially handing the United Auto Workers its first toehold in the U.S. South.



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