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Boeing releases cautious growth plan as shares fall sharply

Boeing shares slumped around nine percent Tuesday as the company's cautious production growth timeframe surprised Wall Street, deepening questions about how fast recent plane certification and defense procurement wins will translate to the bottom line.

Boeing reports smaller loss as it aims for stable output growth

Boeing on Tuesday reported a smaller quarterly loss compared with the same period last year -- when plane certification delay costs heavily dented results -- as it ramps up output carefully.

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AMD says US rule on chips to China could cost it $800 mn

Chip developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) on Wednesday said it expects new US licensing requirements for semiconductors exported to China to cost it as much as $800 million.

El Salvador rejects US senator's plea to free wrongly deported migrant

A Democratic senator said Wednesday that El Salvador had denied his request to release a US resident whose wrongful deportation triggered a political firestorm over President Donald Trump's hard-line immigration policies.

Trump tariffs could put US Fed in a bind, Powell warns

US President Donald Trump's tariffs will likely push up prices and constrain growth, and could put the Federal Reserve in the unenviable position of having to choose between tackling inflation and unemployment, the central bank's chair said Wednesday.

Putin praises Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk on Wednesday, telling university students he was a pioneer comparable to legendary Soviet rocket engineer Sergei Korolev.

Trump touts trade talks, China calls out tariff 'blackmail'

US President Donald Trump touted tariff negotiations with Japan on Wednesday while China angrily accused Washington of "blackmail" in a trade war that the WTO warns will have "severe" economic consequences for the global economy.

Global uncertainty will 'certainly' hit growth: World Bank president

The uncertainty kicked up by Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout will undoubtedly hit growth, the president of the World Bank said Wednesday, ahead of next week's semi-annual meeting of global financial leaders in Washington.

WTO chief says 'very concerned' as tariffs cut into global trade

Global trade is expected to plummet this year in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff offensive, fuelling uncertainty that threatens "severe negative consequences" for the world, the World Trade Organization warned Wednesday.

Sports bodies have 'no excuses' on trans rules after court ruling: campaigners

Campaigners say there are "no excuses" for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports events after a landmark legal decision in Britain on Wednesday.

The Trump adviser who wants to rewrite the global financial system

One of the architects of US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz has advocated a shake-up of the global trade and financial systems, centred on a radical strategy to weaken the dollar.

Canada central bank holds interest rate steady amid tariffs chaos

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key lending rate at 2.75 percent, pausing a stream of recent cuts due to shifting US trade policy and tariffs.

Google facing £5 bn UK lawsuit over ad searches: firms

Google on Wednesday said it would "vigorously" defend itself after some 250,000 UK businesses filed a multi-billion-pound legal claim against the US tech giant for allegedly overcharging for online advertising.

'Put it on': Dutch drive for bike helmets

It's a world-famous scene: a steady and slightly chaotic stream of cyclists pedalling out of Amsterdam's Centraal Station, heading for the canals and cafes of the Dutch capital. Almost no one is wearing a helmet.

Stocks retreat as US hits Nvidia chip export to China

European and Asian stock markets mostly retreated Wednesday after the US government imposed restrictions on exports of a key Nvidia chip to China, the latest trade war salvo between the world's biggest economies.

China's forecast-beating growth belies storm clouds ahead: analysts

Forecast-beating growth in China's first quarter may have offered Beijing's economic planners some much needed good news -- but analysts warn they should strap in for tariff-induced woes further down the line.

ASML CEO sees growing economic 'uncertainty' from tariffs

Dutch tech giant ASML warned on Wednesday of growing economic uncertainty due to US tariffs but the company kept its 2025 sales forecast intact.

Dutch flower industry grasps thorny pesticide issue

As Margriet Mantingh gazes at flowers stretching as far as the eye can see at the world's biggest flower market near Amsterdam, all she sees is a huge bouquet of pesticides.

Solar boom counters power shortages in Niger

Solar panels like the ones on the roof of Elhadj Abdou's house are an increasingly common sight in Niger's capital, which is often hit by power cuts.

Mackerel and missiles: EU-UK defence deal snags on fish

Cod and herring are normally more likely to be on the dinner menu than the negotiating table at European security talks.

Istanbul's Hagia Sophia prepares for next big quake

The Hagia Sophia of Istanbul is no stranger to change -- through the centuries the city's architectural jewel has gone from church to mosque to museum, back to mosque again.

ASML CEO sees 'increased macro uncertainty' from tariffs

The head of ASML said on Wednesday there was "increased macro uncertainty" due to tariffs but the Dutch tech giant kept its sales forecasts for this year unchanged.

Cambodia's Chinese casino city bets big on Beijing

Once a collection of sleepy fishing villages, vast Chinese investments have transformed Cambodia's Sihanoukville into a half-finished gambling resort with signs everywhere in Mandarin.

Vespa love affair: Indonesians turn vintage scooters electric

When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the usual fumes and hum of the free-spirited scooters cannot be seen or heard.

UK's top court to rule on how to define a 'woman'

Britain's highest court will hand down a landmark ruling Wednesday on the definition of a "woman", weighing in on a long-running, divisive debate about biological sex versus gender identity.

Stocks struggle again as Nvidia chip curb warning pops calm

Asian stocks swung Wednesday after Nvidia's announcement of new US licensing rules on shipments of its new chip to China rattled investor confidence already shot by Donald Trump's sweeping trade war.

China's economy beats forecasts ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

China said Wednesday its economy topped forecasts in the first quarter, as exporters rushed to shift goods ahead of swingeing US tariffs, but warned it faced "certain pressures" from Donald Trump's trade blitz.

China's economy beat forecasts in first quarter ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

China on Wednesday said its economy grew a forecast-beating 5.4 percent in the first quarter as exporters rushed to get goods out of factory gates ahead of swingeing new US tariffs.

Trump orders critical minerals probe that may bring new tariffs

US President Donald Trump ordered a probe Tuesday that may result in tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and associated products such as smartphones, in an escalation of his dispute with global trade partners.

'La bolita,' Cuban lottery offering hope in tough times

Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.

Askeladden Capital Comments on AstroNova Q4 and FY2025 Results

Q4 represents fourth consecutive quarter of poor performance blamed on "delays," which are now expected to continue into FY2026ALOT shares are down >50% since the disastrous MTEX acquisition last May, which led to a covenant breach and event of default on the company's debt facility in Q4Samir Patel of Askeladden Capital, AstroNova's largest shareholder, has nominated five director candidates with specific and relevant expertise who will instill a culture of accountability to shareholder value

Why Turkey is the World's Leading Destination for Hair Transplants - Featuring Dr. Terziler

ISTANBUL, TR / ACCESS Newswire / April 16, 2025 / In recent years, Turkey has emerged as a global leader in hair transplantation, attracting tens of thousands of people annually who are seeking effective and affordable solutions to hair loss. The country's success in this field stems from a combination of expert medical professionals, cutting-edge techniques, and competitive pricing. Among the many skilled specialists operating in Turkey, Dr. Terziler has established himself as a standout figure, offering top-tier services to patients from all over the world.

Clear Start Tax Warns Taxpayers About the Consequences of Ignoring IRS Notices

Failing to Respond Can Lead to Penalties, Garnishments, and Lost Opportunities for Relief, Says National Tax Resolution Firm

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