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Stock market today: US futures tumble after Meta's reality check, with GDP on deck
Meta's AI reality check has dented hopes for a Big Tech revival for stocks, with a GDP update waiting in the wings.
Hasting imparts wisdom on the next generation as he hails rugby's grassroots
British & Irish Lions legend Gavin Hastings hailed the importance of rugby’s grassroots as he imparted some wisdom to the next generation of players, writes Sportsbeat's James Reid.
American Airlines forecasts second-quarter profit largely above estimates
Shares of the carrier were up 4% in premarket trading. Major U.S. airlines are experiencing a resurgence in corporate reservations as large companies ramp up their work-related travel expenses - a customer segment that was largely absent from the travel surge after the pandemic. The International Air Transport Association expects 4.7 billion people to travel in 2024, compared with 4.5 billion in 2019.
Comcast quarterly revenue beats estimates as Peacock adds 3 million subscribers
Peacock added 3 million subscribers in the first quarter, taking its total to 34 million and outpacing estimates of 2.32 million by Visible Alpha, thanks to higher investments that Comcast hopes will help it compete better with Netflix and Disney+. Peacock became the first streaming service to exclusively air an NFL playoff game in January, which was one of its biggest growth drivers in the quarter.
Why Race Across The World couldn’t go through China
Why wasn't Race Across The World able to go through China?
Why stress at work is contagious, according to science
Research suggests that stress can be spread from person to person in a similar way to infectious diseases.
Monye hails Kildunne as 'best in the world' ahead of Grand Slam decider
Ugo Monye believes Red Roses flyer Ellie Kildunne has achieved her aim of being the best rugby player on the planet.
Caterpillar warns of weaker sales as machinery demand cools
(Reuters) -Caterpillar warned of a sales fall in the current quarter after reporting a small decline in first-quarter revenue on Thursday, sparking worries that a months-long boom in machinery demand may be coming to an end. Shares of the global economy bellwether fell 3.7% in premarket trading after the company reported weak construction equipment sales in all regions except North America, which gained from President Joe Biden's $1 trillion 2021 infrastructure law. Coming off of a strong 2023 where supply chain concerns and soaring demand prompted dealers to bulk up on tractors, combines and construction equipment, U.S. machinery makers are now seeing a moderation in product stocking at dealers, forcing them to tighten their inventories.
Southwest Airlines posts wider loss, cuts Boeing delivery forecast
The airline plans to limit hiring, offer voluntary time off and close operations at four airports as it cuts costs to cushion the blow.
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins’ Jason Fox says what he really thought of Matt Hancock
Jason Fox has said he didn't feel that Matt Hancock let down his barrier on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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Adobe's new upscaling tech uses AI to sharpen video
Adobe has unveiled VideoGigaGAN, an experimental AI feature that can upscale video by eight times without the usual artifacts like flickering or distortion.
Apple TV+ 'The Big Door Prize' Season 2 comes back wackier and more intriguing, with 'Succession' star Justine Lupe
David West Read's Apple TV+ show The Big Door Prize Season 2 into more comedic territory, with Chris O'Dowd, Justine Lupe, Ally Maki, Mary Holland, Josh Segarra.
New figures reveal huge jump in UK shoplifting crimes
Shop owners have asked the government to specifically outlaw attacks on retail workers, as new figures showed a rise in shop thefts.
When is Benedict Cumberbatch’s new show Eric out on Netflix?
Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch must rely on a giant puppet to find his missing son in new Netflix series Eric. Here is everything we know about it so far.
TikTok vows to take US ban bill to the courts. It faces an uphill climb.
TikTok has vowed to challenge in court a new law that could result in a ban of the video app in the US, but it could find that it is on less-than-solid legal ground.
Alphonsi calls on Red Roses to step up ahead of Grand Slam decider
England have the opportunity to secure a fifth successive Grand Slam title in competed Championships against France
42 new-in M&S summer dresses we predict will sell out first
Whether you're planning a wedding guest outfit or your summer holiday looks, these are the dresses you should know about from Marks & Spencer.
Retirement confidence in the US ticks up; new rule for financial advisors is set to start
Two-thirds of Americans reported that they feel confident they have enough money for a comfortable retirement, up a notch from last year.
Mortgage rates today, April 25, 2024: Rates reach 7% for the first time in months
These are today's mortgage rates. Both 30-year and 15-year fixed rates jumped this week, and they shouldn't plummet anytime soon. Lock in your rate today.
Stocks are sending mixed signals, but investors shouldn't 'lose faith now': Morning Brief
Investors face mixed signals from Wall Street — as well as a historical calendar that suggests some chop might be around the corner.
Trending tickers: Microsoft, Alphabet, Anglo American, IBM, Astrazeneca, Unilever and Sainsbury's
The latest investor updates on stocks that are trending on Thursday.
Meta stock slides over 12% after second quarter outlook disappoints
Meta reported its Q1 earnings after the bell, beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom, but a disappointing Q2 forecast sent shares falling.
Unusual glow in child’s eye turns out to be a sign of cancer
The five-year-old was playing in the sun when his mum noticed an unusual, white glow in his right eye.
Bitcoin price slides amid Grayscale ETF sell-off
Bitcoin fell 4% in 24 hours, dipping below $65,000 after outflows from Grayscale's exchange-traded fund hit $130m.
Biden has a favorite stop when he hits the road: chipmaking plants
Visiting chipmakers has become one of President Biden's most common reasons for getting on the road. He will do so again Thursday as he travels to Syracuse to award Micron $6 billion in federal money.