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Nio delivers 53% more vehicles in April following Firefly brand launch
The EV maker officially launched its lower-priced Firefly brand in China on Apr 19, with plans to gradually reach global markets Chinese…
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Moorcroft Pottery firm goes bust in Burslem after more than 100 years
Richard Price BBC News, West Midlands The directors of Moorcroft Pottery have announced that the firm has stopped trading after more than…
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Telegram weighs US$2 billion bond sale to refinance 2021 debt
[DUBAI/LONDON] Telegram is holding investor meetings about a bond sale worth about US$2 billion as the social media app seeks to refinance…
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Tyrique George: How teenager broke into £1bn Chelsea squad without a loan
George was promoted from the academy team to the first team on 19 December, six months after he and defender Josh Acheampong signed new…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept interest rates steady and cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), as uncertainty surrounding US tariffs…
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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, cuts growth forecasts on US tariff hit
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady and sharply cut its growth forecasts on Thursday (May 1), suggesting uncertainty surrounding…
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EXCLUSIVE: Gallery Media Group Acquires The Coveteur, Names Faith Xue Editor in Chief
Gallery Media Group, the digital media company behind PureWow and a handful of social brands, is taking aim at luxury — and has made an…
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Robinhood tops quarterly profit estimates as volatility fuels trading volumes surge
Retail trading platform Robinhood’s first-quarter profit more than doubled and beat analysts’ estimates on Wednesday (Apr 30), driven by a…
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Amazon to invest US$4 billion to expand rural delivery network in US
Faster shipping has become a cornerstone of the company’s strategy, with it pouring billions into its logistics network to stay ahead of…
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Couche-Tard clinches deal to deepen Seven & i Takeover talks
Alimentation Couche-Tard and Seven & i Holdings have signed a non-disclosure agreement that will give the Canadian company access to the…
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Canadian firm advances deal talks for Japan’s Seven & i with access to books
Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) and Japan’s Seven & i said that they have signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) that will give the…
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Apple must halt non-App Store sales commissions, judge says
Apple Inc. violated a court order requiring it to open up the App Store to third-party payment options and must stop charging commissions…
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Visa, Bridge partner to launch stablecoin-linked cards
Visa and stablecoin infrastructure provider startup Bridge are partnering to offer stablecoin-linked Visa cards to customers across…
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Ripple offered to buy stablecoin rival Circle for up to US$5 Billion
The offer comes as crypto dealmaking accelerates following a run-up in digital-token values, which has spurred several players to ramp up…
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Biggest US dollar slump since 2022 hints at more losses ahead
The US dollar posted its worst month since 2022 after global investors cut back on US assets, with options markets still flashing warning…
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Robert De Niro Shares ‘Love and Support’ For His Daughter Airyn After She Came Out As Transgender: ‘I Don’t Know What the Big Deal Is’
Robert De Niro is showing “love and support” for his daughter Airyn De Niro after she recently came out as transgender. “I loved and…
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The pro bono problem
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Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
Tech giant Meta on Wednesday (Apr 30) reported quarterly profits that were well above expectations, brushing aside market worries that its…
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Microsoft posts strong results fuelled by cloud sales growth
Microsoft reported stronger-than-expected quarterly sales and profit growth, suggesting customer demand for cloud services has held steady…
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eBay announces CFO transition; sees quarterly revenue ahead of estimates
The company’s use of generative artificial intelligence, including its “magical” listing tool, and improvements in search and targeted…
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Barclays beats first-quarter forecasts as Trump turmoil supercharges trading
Barclays booked a stronger than expected 19 per cent increase in first-quarter profit on Wednesday (Apr 30), as trading activity surged in…
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Fall 7 times, get up 8
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3 ways philanthropic organizations can help build trust
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