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ITV Half Yearly Profits Drop 31% as Studios Gains Offset by Tough Broadcast Comparisons
U.K. media giant ITV posted a 31% drop in group adjusted EBITA (Earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization) for the first half of…
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The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches
Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party's majority in next year's midterm…
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Guinness-owner Diageo CEO step downs after tough two years, finance chief to lead in interim
Diageo CEO Debra Crew has stepped down after just two years in the job, the world’s biggest spirits maker said on Wednesday (Jul 16), with…
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Microsoft says AI can diagnose tough medical cases better than physicians
The digital health market is growing, and according to Microsoft, its new AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO) is among the latest in…
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UBS faces tough new Swiss banking sector rules
The Swiss government on Friday (Jun 6) proposed stricter rules for UBS following its takeover of Credit Suisse, which could make it hold…
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Spending Review: Tough choices unavoidable, says IFS
Faarea Masud Business reporter, BBC News Tough choices are "unavoidable" as the government finalises spending plans for areas ranging from…
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Air traffic controller training is tough. Here’s how universities could help
Air traffic controllers have been in the news a lot lately. A spate of airplane crashes and near misses have highlighted the ongoing…
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Auto tariffs spur U.S. investments, force tough choices on prices for carmakers
President Trump's tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts are only weeks old, but they're sending shockwaves through the global…
Business
Saks Bondholders Prove to Be a Tough Sell
Bondholders can be a tough crowd — just ask Saks Global. Equity investors are more excitable and want nothing but growth. But since…
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Exits to remain tough for South-east Asia private equity despite uptick in 2024
Private equity (PE) enjoyed upticks in deal value and number of exits in 2024, but the exit environment remains tough, a report by…
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Designers Stick to What They Know Best in Shanghai Amid Tough Trading Environment
SHANGHAI — The fall 2025 edition of Shanghai Fashion Week wrapped Monday night on a high note, with Shushu/Tong presenting a well-rounded…
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5 Signs That Retailers Are Headed Into a Tough Spring
The weather might be warming, but consumers don’t seem ready to blossom. This year started off with some promise for retailers. Christmas…
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Who will be the next James Bond? Amazon's tough 007 decision
Paul Glynn Culture reporter "Who'd you pick as the next Bond?" That was the question posed by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos this week to his 6.8…
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Volkswagen, employee representatives reach wage deal after tough negotiations
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Volkswagen's employee representatives said Friday they have reached a wage deal that wards off management…
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Tough 2024 for suburban business parks with rising vacancies; muted growth for industrial rents in 2025
Most industrial submarkets can expect to grow by 2 to 3% next year – but not business parks in the suburbs THE business park segment in…
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German auto supplier Bosch to reduce hours for 450 employees due to tough economy
GERMAN auto parts supplier Robert Bosch will reduce the hours, and consequently the pay, of 450 employees in Germany from next spring,…
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Iraqis face tough homecoming a decade after IS rampage
A decade after Islamic State group extremists rampaged through northern Iraq, Moaz Fadhil and his eight children finally returned to their…
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Siemens flags tough times ahead after Q4 profit beat
SIEMENS flagged mounting geopolitical risks like trade conflicts and weak consumer demand in the year ahead after posting fourth quarter…