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M&C Saatchi expects 2024 profit to meet forecasts

M&C Saatchi expects 2024 profit to meet forecasts

(Reuters) – M&C Saatchi said on Wednesday it expected to meet profit expectations this year, betting on its cost-savings ini..

UK’s THG returns to revenue growth in Q4 on demand for beauty products

UK’s THG returns to revenue growth in Q4 on demand for beauty products

(Reuters) – British e-commerce firm THG said on Wednesday its revenue continued to improve in 2024 after returning to growth in ..

Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike

Puma hones focus on speed in Olympic battle with Adidas and Nike

By Helen Reid PARIS (Reuters) – German sportswear brand Puma is using this year’s Olympic Games and its partnership with s..

Barry Callebaut operating profit falls 40% on transformation costs

Barry Callebaut operating profit falls 40% on transformation costs

(Reuters) -Barry Callebaut, the world’s biggest chocolate maker, reported lower than expected half-year operating profit on Wedn..

The New Power of Stories: How ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ changed how stories should be told

The New Power of Stories: How ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Office’ changed how stories should be told

By Nick Gold, Managing Director at Speakers Corner It’s hard to imagine the pitch meeting for ‘Mr Bates vs The Post Offic..

Shocks in G20 emerging economies hit rich-world growth, IMF says

Shocks in G20 emerging economies hit rich-world growth, IMF says

By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) – Domestic shocks in emerging economies in the G20 are increasingly impacting growth in the r..

World stocks mixed ahead of US inflation, metals soar

World stocks mixed ahead of US inflation, metals soar

By Tom Westbrook and Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -Global shares were mixed on Tuesday ahead of this week’s U.S. inflation data..

On being a neurodiverse leader: open, authentic, strong, compassionate and thriving

On being a neurodiverse leader: open, authentic, strong, compassionate and thriving

Written by Sandi Wassmer, CEO of enei I am immensely proud to be a CEO with ADHD and see it as an absolute asset. The tro..

Data for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment – are you using it right?

Data for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment – are you using it right?

In the quest for creating more equitable, diverse and inclusive (DE&I) workplaces, organisations are increasingly turning to data ..

US dollar struggles for direction ahead of data despite rise in yields

US dollar struggles for direction ahead of data despite rise in yields

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -The dollar struggled for direction on Tuesday as investors were cautious ahead of inflation data due on ..

Flooding spreads in Russia, putting thousands more at risk

Flooding spreads in Russia, putting thousands more at risk

ORSK, Russia (Reuters) -Flood sirens blared out in two Russian cities on Tuesday, warning thousands more people to evacuate immediatel..

Italy cuts growth forecasts and says debt set to rise

Italy cuts growth forecasts and says debt set to rise

By Giuseppe Fonte and Matteo Negri ROME (Reuters) -The Italian government on Tuesday cut its growth forecast for this year and next, r..

Daimler Truck Q1 sales drop 13% as markets normalize

Daimler Truck Q1 sales drop 13% as markets normalize

BERLIN (Reuters) – Daimler Truck Group reported a 13% drop in first-quarter sales on Tuesday, as the markets normalize as expect..

Italian hearing aid market lacks transparency, regulator says

Italian hearing aid market lacks transparency, regulator says

ROME (Reuters) – The retail market for hearing aids in Italy – dominated by domestic player Amplifon – lacks transpa..

Almost seven million young people still unaware BNPL can lead to debt, despite being its biggest users

Almost seven million young people still unaware BNPL can lead to debt, despite being its biggest users

  Nearly half (46%) of young people (those aged 18-34) don’t know they can get into debt using buy now, pay later (BNPL) product..

Oil prices turn higher as Middle East ceasefire hopes wane

Oil prices turn higher as Middle East ceasefire hopes wane

BEIJING (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Tuesday after hopes diminished that negotiations between Israel and Hamas would lead to a ceasef..

Crypto survey shows less consumer scepticism, but a third expect bitcoin price fall

Crypto survey shows less consumer scepticism, but a third expect bitcoin price fall

(This April 8 story has been corrected to fix the bitcoin record high in paragraph 7) LONDON (Reuters) – Consumers are becoming ..

Stocks rise slightly as oil cools; Treasury yields touch 4-month high

Stocks rise slightly as oil cools; Treasury yields touch 4-month high

NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -Equity indexes rose slightly on Monday as U.S. bond yields hit their highest levels since late November and..

Norwegian Cruise orders eight new ships, biggest order in its history

Norwegian Cruise orders eight new ships, biggest order in its history

By Doyinsola Oladipo NEW YORK (Reuters) -Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has placed the largest ship order in its history to meet the g..

Big companies’ emissions goals are too weak, report says

Big companies’ emissions goals are too weak, report says

(Reuters) – The carbon emissions reduction targets of a group of the biggest listed companies are too weak collectively, meaning..

US dollar skids ahead of inflation data; yen not far from 1990 lows

US dollar skids ahead of inflation data; yen not far from 1990 lows

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar slid on Monday as investors focused on U.S. inflation data due later this week, while the yen dipped to..

North America experiences total solar eclipse, starting at Mexican resort

North America experiences total solar eclipse, starting at Mexican resort

MAZATLAN, Mexico (Reuters) -The first total solar eclipse to grace North America in seven years made landfall in Mexico on Monday as m..

Eclipse boosts travel as Americans chase rare celestial event

Eclipse boosts travel as Americans chase rare celestial event

By Nathan Gomes, Deborah Mary Sophia and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -The upcoming solar eclipse is proving to be a good omen for travel fi..

Euro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April

Euro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April

FRANKFURT (Reuters) – Investor morale in the euro zone improved for the sixth consecutive month in April to its highest level in..

Vivendi’s Canal+ makes mandatory buyout offer for South Africa’s MultiChoice

Vivendi’s Canal+ makes mandatory buyout offer for South Africa’s MultiChoice

By Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -French media group Vivendi’s Canal+ made an all-cash mandatory offer on Monday to buy ..

HSBC targets wealthy expats, bullish Asian firms to drive Europe unit, exec says

HSBC targets wealthy expats, bullish Asian firms to drive Europe unit, exec says

LONDON (Reuters) – HSBC’s European chief is betting on rising regional wealth and overseas expansion by Asian corporate cl..

Large UK companies see lowest uncertainty in nearly 3 years

Large UK companies see lowest uncertainty in nearly 3 years

LONDON (Reuters) – Concern among large British companies about economic uncertainty has fallen to its lowest since mid-2021 but ..

Butler Industries joins Onepoint in Atos rescue consortium

Butler Industries joins Onepoint in Atos rescue consortium

PARIS (Reuters) – Paris-based Butler Industries is joining a consortium to rescue distressed IT consulting firm Atos, the compan..

Analysis-Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports

Analysis-Dutch set to comply with U.S. demands on China exports

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – U.S. demands that chipmaking giant ASML stop servicing some equipment it has sold to Chin..

Analysis-Women in UK finance earn a third less than male colleagues, data shows

Analysis-Women in UK finance earn a third less than male colleagues, data shows

LONDON (Reuters) – Some of Britain’s top financial firms pay women 28.8% less on average than male counterparts, salary da..

Red hot U.S. payrolls pull rug under June Fed rate cut bet

Red hot U.S. payrolls pull rug under June Fed rate cut bet

LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar and bond yields rose on Friday after much stronger than expected growth in March U.S. payrolls sent inves..

Creating Brand Experiences – Five Marketing Tips for Brand Outreach by Dana Michell

Creating Brand Experiences – Five Marketing Tips for Brand Outreach by Dana Michell

Several global markets and industries are saturated. The competition is cutthroat, and standing out from the crowd has nev..

From Word-of-Mouth to Industry Leader: The OPAD Consulting Story

From Word-of-Mouth to Industry Leader: The OPAD Consulting Story

In the digital age, everyone is talking about online business success strategies, such as finding ways to utilize social media platfor..

Oil heads for second weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

Oil heads for second weekly gain on tighter supply outlook

By Ahmad Ghaddar and Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices extended gains on Friday and were on course for a second weekly gain, ..

European shares slide to two-week low on hawkish Fed comments, geopolitical worries

European shares slide to two-week low on hawkish Fed comments, geopolitical worries

By Johann M Cherian and Ozan Ergenay (Reuters) – European stocks fell to a more than two-week low on Friday, tracking a global s..

Dollar boosted after job growth in March exceeds expectations

Dollar boosted after job growth in March exceeds expectations

By Hannah Lang and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar was up on Friday after data showed that U.S. job growth in Marc..

Senior doctors in England accept new pay offer and end strikes

Senior doctors in England accept new pay offer and end strikes

LONDON (Reuters) -Senior doctors in England have voted to accept an improved offer from the government on pay and conditions, easing s..