consumers

AmEx profit beats as pandemic curbs ease, aiding spending recovery

American Express Co (AXP.N) on Friday reported a higher profit that topped Wall Street estimates for the fourth straight quarter,…

4 years ago

UK seeks to break down digital trade barriers, says minister

Britain will look to break down digital trade barriers to help its businesses export their services, the country's newly appointed…

4 years ago

Fortescue posts record profit, dividend but cuts management bonuses

Fortescue Metals Group Ltd (FMG.AX) reported its highest ever annual profit and dividend on Monday due to sky-high iron ore prices but…

4 years ago

Australian economy likely already slowing in Q2 before Delta downturn

Australia's economy was likely already slowing before wide-scale coronavirus restrictions shuttered swathes of business and jobs, setting the stage for…

4 years ago

Exclusive: IKEA’s malls arm branches out into housing with new centre in China

IKEA's shopping malls business, one of the world's biggest, has kicked off the sales process for some 500 flats at…

4 years ago

Google parent Alphabet reaches record quarterly revenue, profit in ad boom

Google parent Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) quarterly revenue and profit surged to record highs, the company reported on Tuesday, powered by…

4 years ago

China’s industrial profit growth slows in June on high raw material prices

Profit growth at China's industrial firms slowed for the fourth straight month in June, as high raw material prices weighed…

4 years ago

PepsiCo vows to cut soda sugar levels by 25% in EU by 2025

PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) said on Thursday it plans to reduce sugar content in sodas and iced teas by a fourth…

4 years ago

Boom! U.S. consumers hit by rising prices for Fourth of July fireworks

U.S. consumers already grappling with surging prices for air fares, rental cars and some hotels this Independence Day holiday weekend…

4 years ago

What inflation? Pandemic leaves emerging Asia’s consumer recovery behind

Asia's once fast-growing economies are struggling with weak domestic demand that is keeping a lid on inflation in contrast to…

4 years ago