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Europe: Shares slip as investors assess earnings, await Fed rate decision
EUROPEAN shares ended lower on Wednesday, pausing after weeks of strong gains, while investors monitored a raft of corporate earnings…
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The Top 17 Takeaways From Day One of the WWD Beauty CEO Summit
On Wednesday, WWD Beauty Inc. kicked off Day One of its 2025 Beauty CEO Summit at Casa Cipriani in New York City. Themed “The New…
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Italian Open: Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie secure first-round wins but Katie Boulter is beaten
After taking a tight first set, Raducanu was serving for the match at 5-4 in the second when a resurgent Joint fought back and was able to…
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Delphine Viguier-Hovasse Named L’Oréal Chief Innovation and Prospective Officer
Delphine Viguier-Hovasse has been appointed L’Oréal’s chief innovation and prospective officer, a newly created position for the group.…
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Sigrid Nunez on the Beauty of Narrative Restraint
“Plot, shmot,” the writer and editor William Maxwell once said to John Updike. Sigrid Nunez couldn’t agree more. She used to tell her…
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What to know about the Fed’s decision.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a third meeting in a row on Wednesday, as officials stuck to a wait-and-see approach…
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Novo Nordisk posts strong Q1 as weight-loss revolution claims another victim: WeightWatchers
One day after WeightWatchers said that it would file for bankruptcy, weight loss drug giant Novo Nordisk’s outlook is brightening. Novo…
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Apple eyes AI-powered search as Safari usage declines
Apple is considering reworking its Safari web browser across its devices to place a greater emphasis on AI-powered search engines,…
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Disney heads to Abu Dhabi with new park as earnings beat expectations
The Walt Disney Company’s stock price soared on Wednesday, up by 10% at the time of publishing, as the company surpassed earnings…
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Weightwatchers files for bankruptcy as Ozempic and Mounjaro surge in popularity
WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy in the US as it struggles with debt and fierce competition from fat-loss jabs like Ozempic and…
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Tariffs Will Drive Up Prices for All Contemporary Jewelers, Says Pandora CEO
LONDON— Attention, American shoppers — it’s time to stock up on charms, pearls, chains and bangles because if U.S. import tariffs rise…
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Size-Inclusive Bridal Brands Every Plus Bride Will Love
Shopping for the dress is one of the most magical parts of wedding planning—but for too long, plus size brides have been left out of the…
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Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
Americans are spending less at McDonald’s. Fewer container ships are expected at the Port of Los Angeles. Procter & Gamble is raising…
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Why the Fed will likely ignore Trump’s calls for interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve could keep its key rate unchanged for several more months as it evaluates the impact of President Donald Trump’s…
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Disney’s Park Business Grows Despite Consumer Angst
Americans, struggling with rising costs, have been looking for ways to cut back on nonessential spending. But Disney, so far at least,…
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Isetan Tampines to shutter in Nov 2025
Department store operator Isetan Singapore will close its outlet at Tampines Mall in November 2025, it announced on Tuesday (May 6).…
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Disney to open its first theme park in the Middle East
Karen Hoggan Business reporter, BBC News Walt Disney has announced plans to open its first theme park in the Middle East. The resort,…
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Taobao and Tmall Deepen Ties With Xiaohongshu Via Cross-platform Shopping Function
Taobao and Tmall, Alibaba‘s core e-commerce business, is joining forces with China‘s popular social commerce platform Xiaohongshu, or…
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Riverstone Q1 profit slides 21.8% to RM56.4 million despite higher revenue
Lower gross profit margin due to higher raw material cost, foreign exchange and change in market demand dynamics, says the group Glove…
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US: Wall St opens higher on China trade de-escalation hopes, Fed decision
Wall Street’s main indexes opened slightly higher on Wednesday (May 7) as investors hoped for a de-escalation in trade tensions with…
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Apple’s Newest iPad and iPad Air Models Are on Sale for Their Lowest Prices Ever — Save up to 20%
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.…
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Lendlease Global Commercial Reit posts 10.4% retail rental aversion for Q3 FY2025
Lendlease Global Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust (LReit) on Wednesday (May 7) posted a positive retail rental reversion of 10.4…
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Listen to the ‘world’s first’ song made by a quantum computer and AI
The beat just dropped on a new era of music, and it’s coming not from a recording studio but from the weird and wonderful realm of quantum…
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Jimmy Choo’s JCA Names Andrew Ginn CEO and Principal
LONDON— JCA, the fashion and design school founded by designer-turned-professor Jimmy Choo, appointed Andrew Ginn as its chief executive…