US small business sentiment edges up in May, NFIB says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. small business confidence rebounded in May, but worries about the economy’s outlook and inflation remained, according…
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Analysis-GM could reap billions by building combustion trucks and SUVs through 2035
By Paul Lienert and Joseph White DETROIT (Reuters) – General Motors has signaled in a series of recent announcements on…
World Bank’s new chief Banga to sharpen focus on projects with measurable impact
By David Lawder LIMA (Reuters) – World Bank President Ajay Banga wants the lender to focus on more “scalable, replicable”…
Jury in Bard mesh trial won’t hear about 2011 factory fire, judge rules
By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – Jurors in an upcoming trial in the case of a man who said he suffered…
Skip, pause or hike? Bond investors play it safe before Fed policy decision
By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -Many bond investors are keeping a defensive stance in managing their portfolios ahead of…
Mexico City mayor to step down to pursue historic bid for presidency
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said she will step down on Friday to pursue the ruling party’s…
HSBC to close New Zealand wealth and personal banking business
(Reuters) -HSBC has decided to wind down its wealth and personal banking business in New Zealand, the bank said on…
Nikkei closes above 33,000 for the first time in 33 years
By Rocky Swift TOKYO – Japan’s benchmark Nikkei gauge surged on Tuesday, closing over 33,000 for the first time in…
Fossil fuel company net zero plans “largely meaningless” – report
(Adds link to report, fixes typographical error) By Gloria Dickie and Simon Jessop LONDON (Reuters) – The number of fossil…
Russia’s VTB may pull out of running for Yandex stake – CEO Kostin
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian state-owned lender VTB may pull out of the running to acquire a stake in internet giant Yandex,…