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UK inflation rose to a six-month high in October, exceeding the Bank of England's 2% target, driven primarily by rising household energy bills. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the annual CPI rose to 2.3% last…

“We will return the tariff costs to the consumer,” says the AutoZone CEO. Here's a look at other companies raising prices The tariffs proposed by President-elect Donald Trump have already been implemented I started turning the…

Marks & Spencer has warned it cannot rule out a price hike after absorbing an extra £120 million in costs resulting from Chancellor Rachel Reeves' National Insurance changes and upcoming pay rises. Chief executive Stuart Machin…

They say journalists never stop working. But for Christian, this is not just a metaphor, it is a way of life. By day, he navigates the ever-changing tides of the cryptocurrency market, using words like a seasoned editor and crafting…

High street retailers are bracing for a tough Christmas trading period, as rising taxes and rising costs raise concerns about the viability of many businesses in town and city centres. A recent report from consultancy BDO revealed…

(Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group reported a rise in third-quarter medical costs on Tuesday, as the company struggled with lower government payments in its insurance business and continued demand for medical care, sending its shares down…

Amid the global stock market recovery, EBC Financial Group (EBC) is enhancing liquidity for five major stock indices, including the US Dow Jones Index, Nasdaq, S&P 500, A50 (China), and Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong). This strategic move…

Manufacturer Unga Group Plc narrowed its loss for the year ending June 2024 to Sh669.5 million from Sh959.3 million previously, on lower costs. The company attributed the lower costs to improved efficiencies in its operations and…

By Mary Manis and Helen Reid STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - H&M (ST:) scrapped its profit margin target for 2024 as high discounting, costs and fierce competition hurt operating profit in the third quarter, sending shares in the world’s…

Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality headsets are expected to grow 41.4% in 2025, supported by more affordable devices and the addition of artificial intelligence features, market research firm IDC said on Monday. Why…