UK: The Rolling Stones, described by fans as “the greatest rock and roll band in the world”, will certainly get a lot of satisfaction from the set of 12 stamps Royal Mail are bringing out on January 22 to mark 60 years of their existence. The stamps feature concerts they …
Read More »UK’s Johnson apologizes for lockdown party
World Posted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered his “heartfelt apologies” on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at his official residence during the country’s first coronavirus lockdown as opponents said he must resign. Olivia Chan reports. Source link
Read More »UK’s Johnson apologizes for lockdown party
Reuters Now Posted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered his “heartfelt apologies” on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at his official residence during the country’s first coronavirus lockdown as opponents said he must resign. Source link
Read More »European markets digest latest euro zone, UK inflation data
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday amid market concerns around the region’s inflation outlook. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 6 points lower at 7,281, Germany’s DAX 2 points lower at 16,248, France’s CAC 40 down 3 points at 7,155 and Italy’s FTSE …
Read More »European markets react as U.S. sees rate induced sell-off
LONDON — European stocks advanced on Wednesday, looking to shrug off market nerves after a rate-induced sell-off in the U.S. in the previous session. The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.8% in early trade, with retail stocks adding 1.2% to lead gains while oil and gas stocks dropped 0.8%. Europe investors …
Read More »Treasure Seasons’ ‘Spring’ box just in time for Mothering Sunday
If you’re wondering what sort of gift to give for Mothering Sunday this weekend, you might consider a Treasure Seasons presentation box – order by Friday and the box will be delivered with a smile to the doorstep by bicycle on the big day. How a Mothering Sunday ‘Spring’ box …
Read More »Instacart board adds Facebook exec Simo, ex-Netflix CFO McCarthy
Fidji Simo, Director of Product at Facebook Frederick M. Brown | Getty Images Instacart is adding two tech heavyweights to its small board ahead of an expected IPO this year. Fidji Simo, who is the executive in charge of the Facebook app, and Barry McCarthy, former CFO at Spotify and …
Read More »Nvidia cryptocurrency mining processor for Ethereum announced
Jensen Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, speaks during the company’s event at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2019. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia on Thursday announced it will release a new series of semiconductors specifically for mining ether, the …
Read More »Walmart, Hormel Foods, Marriott, others
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Walmart (WMT) – Walmart reported adjusted quarterly earnings of $1.39 per share, which includes a 7-cent impact from UK tax repayment. The consensus estimate had been $1.50. Revenue did beat forecasts, and US comparable sales excluding fuel were up 8.6% compared …
Read More »How tech is changing the homes we live in
Driven by advances in tech and the advent of high-speed internet connections, many of us now have easy access to a raft of information about the buildings we live in. Thanks to the proliferation of hardware and software within the home, this trend shows no sign of letting up and …
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