Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. The company will also pay $3.4 million in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. It also […]
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Rolls-Royce share price has held steady in the past few days, moving from a low of 1,020p on November 24 to the current 1,110p. It has jumped by over 100% from its lowest level in January and is a few points below the year-to-date high of 1,195p. So, is it still safe to buy the […]
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Portugal’s housing pressures sharpened again in the third quarter, pushing affordability further into the political spotlight. Fresh official data showed prices rising at a record pace, underlining how far the market has moved beyond the reach of many residents. The latest surge reflects a mix of strong demand, limited supply, and population growth, with policymakers […]
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Ferrari stock price has had a difficult year, falling from a high of $516 in July to the current $375, a move that has erased its market capitalization from the year-to-date high of $136 billion to the current $90 billion. Ferrari stock price dropped amid concerns about the company Ferrari, the iconic Italian supercar company, […]
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For Americans wondering about the future of China and its relationship with the West, the latest verdict in the Jimmy Lai case proves an ominous harbinger of Hong Kong’s continued slide towards authoritarianism. Lai, the self-made billionaire, media entrepreneur and pro-democracy activist, has been held prisoner of the Chinese Communist Party for five years under Hong Kong’s […]
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The Japanese yen slumped for the second consecutive day, even as the BoJ delivered its interest rate decision. The USD/JPY pair rose to a high of 156, up sharply from this week’s low of 154.37. Japanese yen falls after the BoJ interest rate hike The USD to JPY exchange rate drifted upwards, even after the […]
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With hybrid and other flexible work models becoming a defining feature of India’s corporate landscape, business travel is emerging as more indispensable than ever. A Deloitte report projects the corporate travel market to grow at a 10.1% CAGR, doubling to US$20.8 billion by FY2030. Meanwhile, India’s overall travel market is expected to reach US$97 billion, […]
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MILAN — The Prada Group announced Tuesday that it has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace in a 1.25 billion euro (nearly $1.4 billion) deal that puts the fashion house known for its sexy silhouettes under the same roof as Prada’s “ugly chic” aesthetic and Miu Miu’s youth-driven appeal. The highly anticipated deal is expected […]
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The Federal Communications Commission announced on Monday that it would ban new foreign-made drones, citing national security concerns. The FCC said it was adding uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components made in China and other foreign countries to its ‘covered list’ that features equipment that has been determined to pose an ‘unacceptable risk’ […]
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India’s equity markets are seeing renewed enthusiasm for technology businesses that specialise in serving smaller cities, and Meesho Ltd.’s debut in Mumbai on Wednesday has become a noticeable signal of this shift. The company’s first trading session arrives at a time when investors are actively assessing how digital platforms can scale across India’s expanding consumer […]
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