Year: 2025
Trump says Ukraine ‘should never have started it’ in comments about war with Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., Feb. 18, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that Ukraine was responsible for Russia’s invasion of the country three years ago, arguing Kyiv could have made a deal to avoid the conflict. “You should have never started it,” Trump […]
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A bold plan for Dubai’s Al Maktoum International: Eight small airports within one
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths discusses how the emirate’s new airport will be built to cope with the huge growth in passengers without compromising on the customer experience. Source
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Philips tumbles 7% after sales miss expectations; Europe stocks open mixed
BAE Systems says order backlog at record high as revenue rises 14% Britain’s largest defense firm BAE Systems said on Wednesday that its order backlog rose 11% to a record high at the end of 2024, as it reported a 14% increase in annual revenue for 2024. Operating profit rose 4% to £2.69 billion ($3.39 […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The S&P 500 notches a record — investors are unfazed by Trump’s blitz
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025. Danielle DeVries | CNBC U.S. President Donald Trump’s whirlwind blitz through the bureaucracy, economic policy and geopolitical affairs isn’t ending. As top U.S. officials meet their Russian counterparts for high-level talks, Trump suggested to reporters that Ukraine was somehow responsible […]
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UK inflation leaps to higher-than-expected 3% in January
Pedestrians walk through the festively decorated Burlington Arcade luxury shopping arcade in London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 4, 2023. Inflation in UK shops has fallen to a 17-month low as retailers fight to attract shoppers ahead of the crucial holiday period. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Annual U.K. […]
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Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro charged in alleged coup plot
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was charged on Tuesday with overseeing a plot to overturn his 2022 election loss with a coup, further complicating the far-right firebrand’s already narrow hopes of pulling off a political comeback. Adriano Machado | Reuters Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro was charged on Tuesday with overseeing a plot to overturn his 2022 election loss with a coup, further complicating the far-right firebrand’s […]
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The key to a smartphone free childhood is enforcing 4 ‘simple’ rules, says NYU professor
mother picking up her teenage daughter from her basketball practise Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images When — and if — to give your child a smartphone has become a hot topic over recent months. Parents are citing evidence that social media can increase the risk of mental health issues as a reason to stop […]
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 clinches record high: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025. Danielle DeVries | CNBC Stock futures were little changed early Wednesday after a winning session for stocks. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 38 points, hovering just above the flatline. S&P futures and Nasdaq 100 futures gained […]
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India’s aviation market could see 15% growth in next decade: Air India Express
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Aloke Singh, managing director of Air India Express, says India’s aviation industry is heavily leveraged to the country’s expansion and expects 14% to 15% growth in the sector if GDP grows as projected. Source
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HSBC announces share buyback of up to $2 billion as annual profit jumps 6.5%
A view of the logo of HSBC bank on a wall outside a branch in Mexico City, Mexico June 14, 2024. Henry Romero | Reuters Europe’s largest lender HSBC on Wednesday reported annual pre-tax profit of $32.31 billion, marginally missing analysts’ estimates, as the bank’s net interest income declined by $3.1 billion from a year […]
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