September 12 (Reuters) – Microsoft (MSFT.O)opens new tab said its cloud-based productivity software suite, which includes Word, Excel and Teams among other widely used tools, had recovered from an outage that affected thousands of users on Thursday. “We can confirm that the issue affecting connectivity to Microsoft services is now resolved,” the Windows parent company […]
NEW YORK, Sept 9 (Reuters) – The U.S. Open, full of surprises and hungry, young challengers, was the latest sign that a new era has dawned in men’s tennis: 2024 will be the first time in more than two decades that none of the “Big Three” have won a Grand Slam title. Roger Federer had […]
Aug 29 (Reuters) – Birkenstock (BIRK.N)opens new tab Quarterly earnings expectations were missed on Thursday as the German sandal maker’s global expansion and production increases led to a decline in its margins, sending shares down 12% in early trading. Due to strong global demand and to increase sales through its own channels, where products are […]
Inspector General investigates two senior WFP officials in Sudan – sources Investigators are investigating whether employees concealed the Sudanese army’s alleged role in blocking food aid Investigation also looks into disappearance of fuel stocks in Sudan WFP and USAID confirm that an investigation into the operation in Sudan is ongoing Hunger protection organisation IPC: 25 […]
Article 1 of 2 Shoppers walk past sale signs in the window of a retail store at a shopping mall in Sydney, Australia, September 4, 2018. Picture taken September 4, 2018. REUTERS/David Gray/File Photo (1/2)Shoppers walk past sale signs displayed in the window of a retail store at a shopping mall in Sydney, Australia, September […]
Article 1 of 2 The logo of Seven & i of Japan is seen at its 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo (1/2)The logo of Japan’s Seven & i is seen at its 7-Eleven convenience store in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2024. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Purchase Licensing rightopens new […]
Aug 27 (Reuters) – Nordstrom (JWN.N)opens new tab The company reported second-quarter profit that beat estimates on Tuesday. Revenue was boosted by key anniversary sales, sending shares up nearly 7% in after-hours trading. The upscale department store chain also raised the lower limit of its annual forecast for comparable sales growth to 0% to 2% […]
Aug 22 (Reuters) – Ross Stores (ROST.O)opens new tab The company raised its earnings forecast for fiscal 2024 and released second-quarter results on Thursday that beat Wall Street estimates, benefiting from demand for discounted clothing and falling freight costs. The company’s shares rose nearly 6% in extended trading as the company’s strategy of lowering prices […]
NEW YORK, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Evolent Health (EVH.N)opens new tab is currently in talks with private equity firms and health care providers about a potential sale. The process was initiated after interest in an acquisition emerged, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. Private equity firm TPG (TPG.O)opens new tabCD&R and KKR (KKR.N)opens new […]
BEIJING, Aug 22 (Reuters) – Chinese scientists have discovered a “completely new method” of producing large amounts of water using lunar soil brought back from a 2020 expedition, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday. In 2020, China’s Chang’e-5 mission collected lunar samples for the first time in 44 years. Researchers from the state-run Chinese Academy […]
