Edward Johnson 
BOONE, N.C. — Freddie Pell helps lift a vintage wooden chair off the sidewalk and back inside his art gallery. It’s starting to rain in downtown Boone, and he doesn’t want it to get soaked — again. Inside, vast muddy puddles spread across the room as workers use mops to push the water out the … Read more
As Israeli troops moved into Lebanon and Iran launched a missile attack on Israel, the risk of a jump in oil prices that could trigger another global inflation shock appeared to be materialising. Oil prices rose by more than 4% to about $75 a barrel on Tuesday. However, experts said investors had remained relatively sanguine … Read more
A strong net inflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) in September has turned their total secondary market investment in Indian equities positive for the calendar year so far to $4,140.3 million (Rs 34,554 crore) compared with a net outflow of $1,417 million (negative Rs 11,998 crore) at the end of August. According to the data … Read more
Demonstrators protest outside a closed Starbucks Corp. location at 505 Union Station in Seattle, Washington, US, on Saturday, July 16, 2022. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Baristas at a Starbucks in Bellingham, Washington, became the 500th store to join the Starbucks Workers United union on Monday. Since the first location voted to unionize … Read more
Men inspect the damage from flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept. 28, 2024 in Asheville, North Carolina. Sean Rayford | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without … Read more
GIFT Nifty achieved a new milestone recording an all-time high monthly turnover of $100.7 billion as on September 30, 2024. This feat surpassed its previous record of $100.13 billion set on August 30, 2024. This milestone reflects the growing global interest and trust in the GIFT Nifty as a benchmark for India’s growth story, NSE … Read more
Siete Foods Tortilla Chips Courtesy: Siete Foods PepsiCo said Tuesday that it’s buying Mexican American food company Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, marking the company’s first food acquisition in roughly five years. Like many food companies, Pepsi has been trying to shift its portfolio to include healthier options in recent years, usually through acquisitions. Recent … Read more
Suzlon Energy has been issued an advisory cum warning letter from both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Ltd, regarding non-compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. These warnings are issued in respect to the company’s handling of disclosures related to the resignation of Independent Director, … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris further positioned herself as a pro-cannabis candidate on Monday in an interview with sports and culture podcast “All the Smoke” — but industry leaders aren’t convinced her administration would lead to the reform she has promised. “I just think we have come to a point where we have to understand that … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approached the government to allow tax breaks for subscribers of municipal bonds that are crucial for funding infrastructure development at the grass-root levels, a senior official said on Tuesday. The capital markets watchdog will also root for a tax break for municipal bonds during its meeting … Read more
