Harvard student groups issued an anti-Israel statement. CEOs want them blacklisted
Billionaire hedge fund CEO Bill Ackman and several other business leaders are demanding Harvard University release the names of students whose organizations signed on to a letter blaming solely Israel for the deadly attacks by Hamas.
2023-10-12 00:22
Menstrual product makers form coalition to reimburse 'tampon tax' to shoppers
A group of menstrual product makers announced on Wednesday that they have banded together to form the "Tampon Tax Coalition," which they say is an effort to reimburse consumers the "unjust tax" on feminine hygience products such as tampons, pads and menstrual cups.
2023-10-11 22:26
Janet Yellen sees limited economic impact from war in Israel
The war between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to have a significant impact on the global economy, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday.
2023-10-11 20:50
China Frees Detained Australian in Sign of Improving Ties
Journalist Cheng Lei has returned to Australia after her release from about three years of detention in China,
2023-10-11 18:50
US Suspends Niger Aid After Coup While Keeping Military Presence
The US formally designated Niger’s military uprising a coup — a move that will halt counter-terrorism cooperation and
2023-10-11 17:48
Lehman Brothers’ US Parent Fights Deutsche Bank Over UK Cash
Deutsche Bank AG squared off against the US parent company of Lehman Brothers in a London court this
2023-10-11 16:27
Embattled Swedish Landlord SBB Falls After Goldman Slashes Price Target
SBB, the landlord at the center of Sweden’s property crisis, fell as much as 10.2% in Stockholm after
2023-10-11 16:24
LVMH Sales Growth Slows as Global Luxury Demand Cools
LVMH shares fell after the world’s largest luxury group reported softer sales growth in the third quarter —
2023-10-11 15:58
GSK Settles Zantac Lawsuit Set for Trial in California
GSK Plc reached a settlement for another US lawsuit claiming the drugmaker’s blockbuster heartburn medication Zantac causes cancer.
2023-10-11 15:49
Israel-Hamas Conflict Adds Dangers for Ukraine’s War Effort
Russia is set to benefit from the Israel-Hamas conflict, as Israel’s requests for US military aid risk diverting
2023-10-11 14:55
Big China Hedge Fund Calls on Government to Buy Stocks, End Rout
A leading Chinese macro hedge fund called on the government to set up a stabilization fund to buy
2023-10-11 14:16
Walgreens Names Former Cigna Executive Tim Wentworth New CEO
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has appointed health-care veteran Tim Wentworth to be its next chief executive officer, as
2023-10-11 12:21