Ocean County to host public workshop on roadway safety plan as pedestrian crashes on the rise
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Pedestrian crashes are on the rise in northern Ocean County and tonight, local leaders and the NJTPA is hosting a forum for residents to discuss solutions. Ocean County…
‘Too Dangerous’: Famous Seattle Bakery Closes Due To Rise In ‘Shootings,’ Criminal Activity
Olga Sagan will close her Piroshky Piroshky Bakery’s downtown Seattle location because of crime and concern for her employees’ safety, the bakery announced Monday. “For the safety of its employees the Piroshky…
Border Patrol Agents See a Rise in Train Rescues
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector encountered more than 30 migrants, trapped in rail cars, in 48 hours. On Feb. 28., at approximately 7:45 a.m.,…
Italian banks’ govt bond holdings rise in January – ECB
MILAN – Italian lenders increased their domestic government bond holdings in January, European Central Bank data showed on Friday. Their portfolio rose to 419.62 billion euros ($468.84 billion) last month, compared with…
S.Korea exports to rise for 16th month in Feb; CPI seen up 3.5% – Reuters poll
SEOUL – South Korea’s exports likely increased for a 16th month in February, and at a faster pace, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, though Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may further disrupt…
New Zealand retail sales rise in Q4 2021
WELLINGTON – New Zealand retail sales volumes rose a seasonally adjusted 8.6% in the fourth quarter of 2021, data from Statistics New Zealand showed on Friday, compared to a drop of 8.1%…
U.S. farm exports to rise to record $183.5 billion in FY 2022
CHICAGO – The value of U.S. farm exports will reach a record $183.5 billion in 2022, the government said on Thursday. Overseas demand from traditional trading partners has remained strong despite recent…
European defence stocks rise as Russia invades Ukraine
By Danilo Masoni MILAN – European defence stocks were among the rare gainers in a falling market on Thursday on bets of bigger spending after Russian forces invaded Ukraine in the biggest…
Aramco shares rise to record high as oil tops $100 for first time since 2014
DUBAI – Saudi Aramco shares surged as much as 4.2% to a record high 42.25 riyals ($11.26) on Thursday as oil prices breached the $100 a barrel after Russia attacked Ukraine. Brent…
Adecco sees solid growth in 2022 after 2% revenue rise in Q4 2021
ZURICH – Adecco expects “solid revenue growth” at the start of 2022, the temporary staffing and training company said on Thursday, after reporting a 2% increase in revenues during its fourth quarter.…
Dubai housing a buyer’s market despite surprise price rise – Reuters poll
By Md Manzer Hussain BENGALURU – Strong demand is likely to make Dubai house prices rise more sharply this year than previously thought, although plentiful supply is likely to ensure the city…
London-listed Coca-Cola HBC readies Russia contingencies as profits rise
By Amna Karimi – Coca-Cola HBC said on Tuesday it had contingency plans to cope with the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis, as the London-listed soft drinks bottler reported a surge in annual profit…
Mexico inflation seen on the rise again in early February: Reuters poll
MEXICO CITY – Mexican annual inflation likely accelerated in the first half of February after slowing during the past eight weeks, a Reuters poll showed Monday, reinforcing expectations that the country’s central…
U.S. Treasuries see biggest inflows in two years as recession risks rise – BofA
LONDON – Investors pumped money into U.S. Treasuries at the fastest pace in nearly two years in the week to Wednesday and yanked funds out of cash, inflation-linked debt and credit as…
Malaysia’s January exports rise 23.5% on-year
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s exports rose 23.5% from a year earlier in January, government data showed on Friday. Imports in January grew 26.5% year-on-year, while the trade surplus for the month came…
Africa’s MTN flags annual profit rise of up to 35%
JOHANNESBURG – Africa’s largest mobile operator by subscriber numbers, MTN said on Friday its profits for the year to Dec. 31 would probably rise by up to 35%, without giving a reason.…
Retailer Carrefour’s shares rise after confident outlook and record 2021 cash generation
PARIS – Carrefour shares opened 2.8% higher on Thursday as investors cheered record cash generation in 2021 and a confident outlook for 2022, reflected in a new share buyback plan of 750…
US Coasts To Experience 100 Years Worth Of Sea Level Rise In Coming Decades, Top Agencies Warn
The U.S. coastal sea level is projected to rise by at least one foot over the next 30 years, the same amount recorded over the last century, according to the nation’s leading…
Del Rio Sector Border Patrol Agents See Rise in Unaccompanied Children
DEl RIO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Del Rio Sector encountered more than 160 unaccompanied migrant children from Feb. 4-11. This fiscal year, between Oct. 1 and Dec.…
Investors gird for more hawkish Fed after sharp inflation rise
By Devik Jain, Davide Barbuscia and Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK – Investors were bracing for more market volatility after a sharper-than-expected rise in consumer prices ramped up expectations for how aggressively the…
Jan US CPI shows biggest yearly rise in 4 decades
NEW YORK – U.S. consumer prices rose solidly in January, leading to the biggest annual increase in inflation in 40 years, which could fuel financial markets speculation for a 50 basis points…
Manulife and Sun Life earnings rise on asset management growth
By Nichola Saminather and Sohini Podder – Canadian insurers Manulife Financial and Sun Life Financial narrowly beat quarterly earnings expectations on Wednesday, driven by strong growth in their asset management units, but…
Shares in Volkswagen and its top investor rise on Porsche listing hopes
FRANKFURT – Hopes for more clarity around a possible listing of Volkswagen’s luxury Porsche AG division lifted shares in Europe’s largest carmaker and its top shareholder on Wednesday, traders said. Volkswagen shares…
Aurubis confirms 85% quarterly profit rise, raised earnings forecast
HAMBURG -Aurubis AG, Europe’s largest copper producer, on Monday confirmed an 85% rise in quarterly profits and reiterated increased full-year earnings estimates as high metal prices and strong output boosted results. Aurubis…
DP World posts 9.4% rise in 2021 container volumes
DUBAI – Ports giant DP World on Monday reported a 9.4% rise in 2021 container volumes, though growth rates moderated in the fourth quarter which the Dubai state company said was expected…
U.S. factory orders fall in December; shipments rise further
WASHINGTON – New orders for U.S.-made goods fell slightly more than expected in December, but manufacturing remains supported by businesses replenishing inventories. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that factory orders decreased…
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