US productivity cooled in fourth quarter as labor costs picked up
Labor Department data showed productivity growth slowed to a 1.2% annual rate, while unit labor costs rose 3%.
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Trainline raises outlook again as revenue growth target moves higher
The U.K. rail-ticketing company now expects 11% to 13% revenue growth, above the prior top end of its range, MarketWatch reported.
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Burberry climbs after report links Moncler to possible bid
Burberry shares rose after Miss Tweed reported growing speculation that Moncler may consider a takeover approach.
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Vestas shares fall after margin outlook lands near bottom of target
The wind-turbine maker said full-year profitability is more likely to finish near the bottom of its 4% to 5% margin range.
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South Carolina Senate race takes shape after Lindsey Graham’s death
Nancy Mace and Henry McMaster are early names in the scramble, with a special primary set for Aug. 11 under South Carolina law.
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Analysts flag Amazon, Marvell and AMD as AI demand tests market nerves
TipRanks highlighted bullish calls on Amazon, Marvell and AMD as investors weigh AI spending, chip demand and geopolitical risk.
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Meta lifts Louisiana AI data center plan above $50 billion
Meta says its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish will expand to 5 gigawatts as Louisiana offers tax breaks to attract AI infr...
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Lindsey Graham dies at 71, narrowing Senate GOP’s voting margin
The South Carolina Republican’s death leaves his party down a key Senate vote as President Trump pushes major legislation before t...
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Microsoft cuts 650 gaming jobs after Activision deal
The Xbox owner is trimming more roles in its videogame unit while saying no studios or games will be canceled in the latest round.
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AstraZeneca slide puts investor focus on its drug pipeline
A failed Wainua trial had a limited model impact, analysts said, but the stock drop showed investors are watching AstraZeneca’s br...
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Helsing raises $1.8 billion as defense tech funding accelerates
The German startup said the round values it at $18 billion, putting more private capital behind AI-enabled defense systems in Euro...
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DirecTV to buy Dish and Sling business in $1 debt deal
DirecTV will assume about $9.75 billion of Dish DBS net debt as EchoStar cuts debt and refinancing pressure.
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