
Israel's war with Hamas comes to corporate America
From ESG investing (Blackrock), to gay rights (Disney), to Donald Trump after the Capitol riots (mainstream corporate America), companies routinely take a stand. Sometimes, as with Nike and Colin Kaepernick, it helps their bottom line. Sometimes, it does the opposite — think Bud Light's support of transgender rights.
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Global Food Costs at 2-Year Low But Grocery Bills Stay High
Global food costs fell to the lowest level in two years in May, reviving hopes that sticky inflation
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Bank Indonesia Unexpectedly Resumes Rate Hike to Support Rupiah
Indonesia’s central bank resumed raising interest rates, surprising the markets as it moved to help bolster the rupiah
2023-10-19 16:16

Yellen Says Debt Deal’s $21 Billion IRS Clawback Won’t Affect ‘Near-Term’ Plans
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Congress’ clawback of more than a quarter of the funding previously approved for
2023-06-09 02:56

Princess Diana's 'Black Sheep' sweater sells at auction for $1.1 mn
An iconic red sweater worn by Princess Diana shortly after her engagement to then-Prince Charles, featuring rows of fluffy little sheep, sold at auction for more than $1.1 million following a frenetic...
2023-09-15 01:58

Dollar on guard as US inflation test looms
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Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors
2023-06-27 14:28

At least 35 People Killed as Storms Batter South Korea: Yonhap
At least 35 people have died and 10 are missing in flooding and landslides across storm-battered South Korea,
2023-07-16 12:52

US 'canary in coal mine' on fentanyl, Blinken tells new coalition
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday gathered dozens of countries in a global bid to combat fentanyl and other synthetic drugs, but without China -- accused by some...
2023-07-07 21:19

Consumer, Health Stocks Among Few Winners in Australia’s Budget
Consumer, health and energy shares are among just a handful of stock winners in Australia’s budget, as the
2023-05-10 09:21

US imposes new sanctions aimed at choking off Russia's access to battlefield supplies and revenue
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on roughly 120 firms and people in an effort to choke off Moscow’s access to products, money and financial channels that support its continued invasion of Ukraine
2023-07-21 01:17

Sigma Lithium to explore alternatives after proposals for miner, Brazil unit
Miner Sigma Lithium said on Wednesday it is evaluating strategic alternatives for the whole company, including its Brazilian
2023-09-13 19:25
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