Big Tech’s AI spending rattles markets
San Francisco (AFP) - E-commerce giant Amazon reported strong earnings Thursday but, like its big tech peers Microsoft and Google,...
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L’Oreal bullish after net profits rise
Paris (AFP) - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal said Thursday its profits rose last year despite the declining Chinese market and...
‘Intolerable’ US claim sparks new row over Panama Canal
Panama City (AFP) - Panama on Thursday rejected the United States' claim of securing free passage for its government vessels...
EU quizzes Shein over ‘illegal’ products
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU on Thursday told online fashion giant Shein to hand over information on risks linked...
Decathlon on back foot over China forced labour accusations
Paris (AFP) - French company Decathlon, the world's biggest sports equipment retailer, on Thursday defended its human rights record after...
Bank of England slashes UK growth outlook amid Trump tariff threat
London (AFP) - The Bank of England on Thursday halved its forecast for UK economic growth this year, blaming global...
Shein, Temu face cost of adapting to new US customs rules
Shanghai (AFP) - US tariffs on Chinese imports and the closing of a customs loophole will wreak disruption on the...
Global stocks rise on easing trade fears, company earnings
London (AFP) - Stock markets rose Thursday on easing trade tensions and thanks to some strong company earnings, analysts said....
Scientists’ conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
Paris (AFP) - Global experts began debating the threats and promise of artificial intelligence (AI) at a gathering in Paris...
Honda-Nissan merger talks ‘basically over’: source
Tokyo (AFP) - Nissan's board is in the process of abandoning merger talks with Honda and could be open to...
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