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Starz Entertainment saw overall and streaming revenue rise for the three months ended in September and pared its losses significantly year on as the company focuses on owned originals and refines its strategy in an evolving DTC landscape. “Our third-quarter results reflect the continued strength of the business and our focused execution against our four […]

Amazon saw slowed growth in its advertising revenue in the year’s third quarter, claiming its decision to host Prime Day for most larger countries in the year’s second quarter and a shift in foreign exchange rates contributed to a softer earnings report than Wall Street analysts expected. The past four quarters for the advertising sector […]

The now-solo premium cabler reiterated its 2026 outlook in key metrics as it charts a streaming TV future fueled by franchises like ‘Outlander’ and ‘Power.’

India's Ministry of Finance has increased its growth forecasts for the current fiscal year. But it also warned about inflation, particularly for fuel and energy, amid continued instability in the Middle East.

Consumer spending rose at a good clip in the third quarter, and business investment was up sharply, reflecting the AI boom.

The ACT Party leader’s message comes as talk of strategic voting gains momentum across the political spectrum during the knife-edge race.

Multinational exports drive healthy growth numbers

AI investment boom and solid consumer spending continue to fuel growth in world’s largest economy

UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

Breathing out after birth switches off the ability of tissues to regenerate, a study in mice suggests. But the pathway seems to be reversible

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — The government is confident that economic growth will exceed 5.0 per cent this year, markin...

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 29 — Sabah is pursuing various initiatives to achieve a gross domestic product (GDP) target of...

Halloween marks the start of peak season for Melbourne’s paid costumed entertainers, and business is only getting better.

Results underscore a widening financial divide among biggest AI spenders

SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government aims to foster a virtuous...

Tom Dillon took an American Halloween tradition back home with him to Co Meath

The past decade has demonstrated that PE at scale is a differentiated asset class — not a better form of capitalism

<p>The chancellor outlined ‘the biggest wave of devolution in a generation’ – but large swathes of the country are excluded</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-key-points-john-healey">Budget 2026: key points at a glance</a></p></li></ul><p>In just two years, there could be dozens of mayors preparing to spend bil

Bank says Irish economy to grow at ‘solid’ 3.8% this year despite concerns over possible 5% peak inflation

AIB highlights Ireland’s improving debt metrics but warns we cannot take our success for granted

Federal Member for Fremantle Josh Wilson has become the first Labor member based in WA to reveal he has concerns over the possibility of fracking being undertaken in the Kimberley.

The King joined a cheerful street parade but calls for reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade overshadow the start of his Caribbean tour.

Jacob Morley, who fatally shot a co-worker, escaped Sunday from a prison in Tennessee. The work truck he allegedly stole was found in Illinois.

Signs of recovering domestic demand and a more supportive policy backdrop add to the appeal of elevated yields.

Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, says private sector investments are crucial for stimulating economic activities and strengthening the financial sect Read More: https://punchng.com/private-investment-key-to-economic-growth-hamzat-2/

The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.

Microsoft just posted the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $92.3 billion in revenue and a net income of $33.6 billion during Q1. Revenue is up 19 percent, and net income has increased by 32 percent. It's a new financial year for Microsoft, so the company is changing up […]

YouTube continued to vacuum up digital ad dollars in the third quarter of 2026, but the video platform’s advertising business grew at slower pace than in recent quarters. YouTube’s growth also was lower than Alphabet overall, given a sales boom in the internet giant’s Google Cloud division, which saw revenue double. Meanwhile, Alphabet came in […]

The country has been caught in a doom loop for the past decade

Some of Canada's biggest banks say they are now banning AI agents, like Meta's Muse, while others are taking initial steps to limit them.

The company says it won't make "policy changes" until it consults with publishers.

The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military campaign that would last only a matter of weeks.

For the first time this year, low-income consumers during the quarter outperformed the high-income cohort at its restaurants, CEO Scott Boatwright said.

The Bank of Canada is increasingly confident about the domestic economy and companies’ ability to navigate turbulent trade waters, adding to its conviction that it was time on Wednesday to raise interest rates.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The cost of the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to a new estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress. The fallout from the conflict has become a key issue in the midterm elections and could increase as President Donald Trump leaves open the possibility of renewed hostilities.

Microsoft reported better-than-expected results driven by 48% growth in Azure revenue.

Cutting tax and simultaneously fixing the budget "are contradictory," said Werner Antweiler, a professor at the University of British Columbia.

The Opposition party also said that claims of economic development are meaningful only when their benefits reach the common man

The deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport earlier this month are just the latest reminder of how the war with Iran continues to destabilise the Middle East. The conflict has driven Gulf countries to accelerate efforts to diversify trade routes and deepen regional integration. However, amid the focus on immediate security threats

Seagrass protects coasts, shelters thousands of species and stores CO2. But some 30% of this valuable ecosystem has disappeared since the late 19th century. Can we bring it back?

Readers react to the supply and demand needs of countries to the Earth’s resources.

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

<p>LAHORE: Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani resigned on Wednesday, citing personal reasons, including health concerns following a recent surgery, and “reasons of conscience”.</p> <p>In his resignation letter to the president of Pakistan, a copy of which is available with <em>Dawn</em>, Justice Kayani said it had been a privilege for him

Chief executive Myles O’Grady says bank has raised net interest income forecast above €3.5bn after loans grow €3.6bn in the first nine months of the year.

A $1.3 billion redevelopment plan for Purfleet-on-Thames remains in limbo 17 years after it was first announced.

Blackstone has committed more capital to the Gulf region in the past 12 months than at any point in its history, and it plans to invest more despite geopolitical headwinds, its chief executive has said. Despite the months-long war , the investment appeal of the Gulf remains intact, Steve Schwarzman, who is also chairman and co-founder of the world's largest

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has completed the development of a homegr...

Local governments across country WA are banning smart glasses from public facilities, citing growing concerns over inappropriate use.

The Tokyo International Film Festival’s TIFFCOM market exhibition space sold out early this year, according to managing director Ikeda Kaori. More Japanese producers are using the Tokyo market to find partners while projects are still in development. Last year’s edition drew more than 4,600 industry professionals from 46 countries and regions, and attendance