Newsletter Aug 17, 2022
UK sees biggest rise in foreign workers since COVID-19 pandemic

Britain recorded its biggest rise in foreign workers since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the year to June, driven overwhelmingly by workers from outside the European Union, official figures showed on Tuesday.


 
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British leadership candidates against new Scottish independence push

The two candidates battling to be Britain's next prime minister vied to present themselves as defenders of Scotland's place in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, promising more scrutiny of Scotland's government to undermine a new push for independence.


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Soaring coal prices lift BHP to highest profit in 11 years

BHP Group Ltd reported bumper profits on Tuesday on the back of gains in prices of coal and other commodities, and declined to rule out a second approach in its spurned $6 billion bid for OZ Minerals.

Stocks and oil shaky, dollar firms amid recession fears

Stock markets struggled for direction on Tuesday as they grappled with worries over global growth, following weak Chinese and U.S.

Elliott exited Twitter during second quarter amid takeover frenzy, filings show

Elliott Management, the hedge fund that pushed for big changes at Twitter two years ago, exited the stock during the second quarter, soon after Elon Musk announced plans to buy the social media company, a regulatory filing shows.

Philips parts ways with CEO in midst of massive recall

Dutch health technology company Philips on Tuesday unexpectedly announced the imminent departure of CEO Frans van Houten.

Amid energy crisis, EU plans to help gas-rich Mozambique boost security

The European Union is planning a five-fold increase in financial support to an African military mission in Mozambique, an internal EU document shows.

EU working to increase economic, security ties in Pacific

The European Union is working to boost its presence in the Pacific through economic ties and new security commitments as geostrategic competition in the region intensifies.

Is Making a Living Trading Bitcoin Easy?

Bitcoin has become like the new gold. Many people are now trying their hand at Bitcoin trading.

Watches of Switzerland more cautious after strong first quarter

Luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland expects a potentially more challenging trading environment in the second half of its current financial year.

Walmart.com drew higher-income shoppers looking to buy food

U.S. inflation at a four-decade high has hit lower-income Americans the hardest. On Tuesday, Walmart's results showed that those with bigger wallets are getting squeezed, too.

American Airlines bets on supersonic travel with Boom jet deal

American Airlines Group Inc on Tuesday agreed to buy up to 20 jets from aircraft maker Boom Supersonic, becoming the second major U.S. airline to bet on ultra-fast passenger travel in the last two years.

Amazon criticizes 'burdensome' FTC probe into Prime

Amazon.com Inc confirmed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating sign-up and cancellation processes for its Prime program since March 2021

U.S., Mexico end labor probe at Stellantis Mexico plant under trade pact

The U.S. and Mexican governments have resolved a labor dispute at a Mexican unit of Stellantis, officials said on Tuesday, marking the latest blow by a recent trade pact against entrenched unions seen as cozy with management.

NASA to roll out giant U.S. moon rocket for debut launch

NASA's gigantic Space Launch System moon rocket, topped with an uncrewed astronaut capsule, is set to begin an hours-long crawl to its launchpad Tuesday night ahead of the behemoth's debut test flight later this month.

Polish firemen pull tonnes of dead fish from Oder river

The cause of death is uncertain, though officials believe the fish are likely to have been poisoned.

Amazon's Bezos attends premiere for $1bn 'Lord of the Rings' prequel

Bezos joined the show's stars and filmmakers for a launch event at California's Culver Studios on Monday night.

 
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