Thailand’s exports beat forecast in October, to exceed 2024 target
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s exports grew in October at the fastest pace in three months, beating analysts’ forecasts, as the commerce ministry anticipated strong final-quarter growth would see its full-year target surpassed. Exports, a…
Morning Bid: Trump’s tariff post sends markets scrambling
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland And so it begins. Trump took to his platform Truth Social late on Monday to threaten 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada if they don’t better…
Disney settles suit over women’s pay for $43 million
(Reuters) – Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to pay $43.3 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that its female employees in California earned $150 million less than their male counterparts over an eight-year period, the plaintiffs’ lawyers said in a…
Walmart to roll back some diversity policies amid pressure from conservatives
(Reuters) – Walmart (NYSE:WMT) plans to cut back some of its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a spokesperson for the retailer said on Monday, joining a growing list of firms feeling the heat from conservative groups. Bloomberg News reported…
Google proposes fresh tweaks to search results in Europe
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Google has proposed more changes to its search results in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites resulting from previous tweaks by the Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) unit and as…
Nissan seeks investor to replace some of Renault’s equity holding, FT reports
(Reuters) – Nissan (OTC:NSANY) Motor is looking for a long-term investor, such as a bank or insurance group, to help it replace some of Renault (EPA:RENA)’s diluted stakeholding, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Nissan, Japan’s third-largest automaker by vehicle…