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Saudi Arabia wants its investors to own Manchester United and Liverpool
Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool FC on Aug. 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. Ash Donelon | Manchester United | Getty Images Saudi Arabia says it wants its investors to take over Manchester United and Liverpool – and hopes Cristiano Ronaldo comes to play […]
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U.S. shoppers alone in boosting Black Friday spend as cost-of-living crisis hits Europe
Many shoppers say they plan to spend less this Black Friday as the cost-of-living crisis bites. Richard Baker | In Pictures | Getty Images Black Friday may offer an opportunity to bag a bargain ahead of the festive period, but many shoppers will be expecting retailers to cut prices by a greater margin this year […]
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These discounted e-commerce stocks could be winners this holiday season. Here’s why
It hasn’t been easy being an online retailer this year. E-commerce stocks have sold off in 2022 as investors ditched tech and growth names, looking to de-risk their portfolios as the economic outlook grew more uncertain amid rising interest rates and high inflation. Investors had already been rotating out of names such as Wayfair and […]
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A wave-powered prototype device is aiming to produce drinking water from the ocean
Ocean Oasis’ Gaia system has been designed to use wave power to desalinate water. Ocean Oasis Plans to use marine energy to desalinate water received a further boost this week, after a Norwegian firm presented a system that will be put through its paces in waters off Gran Canaria. In a statement Monday, Oslo-headquartered Ocean […]
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Superyacht rentals, private jets and a soccer-themed hotel: Dubai is cashing in on the Qatar World Cup
A yacht that can be rented to watch the World Cup while sailing around Dubai is docked in Dubai harbor on November 1, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP via Getty Images) Giuseppe Cacace | Afp | Getty Images DUBAI, […]
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World Cup 2022 – Germany 1-2 Japan: Late Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano goals earn shock victory
Japan celebrates during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group E match against Germany at Khalifa International Stadium on Nov. 23, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. Brad Smith | ISI Photos | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Japan stunned Germany with a late comeback in their World Cup opener, with goals from Ritsu Doan and […]
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Disney CEO Bob Iger to hold town hall with employees on Monday
Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger will speak to employees at 9 a.m. PT Monday in a town hall, marking his return to the company. Iger said in a memo to employees he will discuss the future of Disney and answer questions about what’s ahead. He’ll speak […]
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Here’s why you may want to say ‘no’ to a store credit card offer this holiday shopping season
Prostock-studio | Istock | Getty Images In the rush at the store checkout this holiday season, you may be tempted to say yes when asked if you want to apply for a store credit card — especially if you’re offered extra savings on that day’s purchase. But there is good reason to think twice this […]
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Movie theater stocks pop after report says Amazon plans to spend $1 billion on releases
Cinemas stocks got a boost Wednesday after a report said Amazon plans to spend $1 billion a year on theatrical film releases. The tech company plans to make between 12 and 15 movies for movie theaters each year, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. A smaller number of films will be produced in […]
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Black Friday car deals are hard to come by even as prices ease. Here’s what to expect
Newsday Llc | Newsday | Getty Images There was a time when Black Friday in the car-selling business meant a flurry of big sales events at dealerships whose lots were full of new vehicles. These days, with inventory still squeezed from supply chain disruptions, discounts are not as generous as they once were. And most […]
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