PARIS — French business activity picked up in October from September, a survey showed on Wednesday, as the euro zone’s second-biggest economy displays resilience in an uncertain economic landscape. Data compiler IHS Markit said its Purchasing …
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LONDON — Britain’s Marks & Spencer reported on Wednesday a 17% drop in first-half profit, dragged down by falling clothing sales, illustrating the bumpy path of its latest attempt at a turnaround after over a decade of false dawns. Shares in the 135-year-old …
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Hong Kong (CNN Business) Didi Chuxing, China’s biggest ride-hailing provider, is restarting a carpool service it temporarily shut down last year after two female passengers were killed. But it still won’t allow women to ride late at night. The company said …
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Many area retail and restaurant businesses are showing respect to local veterans with discounts and even free meals around Veterans Day, which is Monday. Most of the deals do require proof of service and sometimes deals extend to spouses, other family …
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Thanksgiving is a few short weeks away and just three weeks later — Christmas which means many will take to the skies in the coming weeks. If you haven’t purchased your holiday airfare yet, there’s still time. Keep in mind: the flexible flier is the one in the …
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