Australian retail sales slow in June as prices jump
By Wayne Cole SYDNEY – Australian retail sales edged higher in June but missed market forecasts for the first time in several months, a sign …
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Republican Senators Call For Sanctions Against Russian Oil Sales To China
Republican Senators Call For Sanctions Against Russian Oil Sales To China Jack McEvoy on July 27, 2022 Republican senators introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at …
U.S. pending home sales tumble in June as mortgage rate soar
WASHINGTON – Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes fell more than expected in June as rising mortgage rates and higher house prices continued to …
Gartner forecasts chip sales growth to slow down in 2022, fall next year
By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM – IT research firm Gartner said on Wednesday it expects global semiconductor sales growth to slow down in 2022 and fall …
China Q2 smartphone sales fall 14.2% y/y as consumers pull back
SHANGHAI – Chinese smartphone sales in April-June fell 14.2% on year and volumes hit a decade low, Counterpoint Research said on Wednesday, as China struggles …
U.S. new home sales drop to two-year low in June
WASHINGTON – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes dropped to their lowest level in just over two years in June, the latest sign that rising …
Indonesia central bank says to ensure QE-era bond sales do not disrupt market
By Gayatri Suroyo and Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA – Indonesia’s central bank said a plan to sell billions of dollars worth of bonds bought during the …
Russia to review foreign bank sales case-by case, central bank says
MOSCOW – Russian’s central bank will review deals by foreign banks to sell their Russian operations on a case-by-case basis, the governor Elvira Nabiullina said …
Rock Hill Man Sentenced to More Than 2 Decades in Federal Prison for Illegal Drug Sales
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA — Archie Arsenio Caldwell, 33, of Rock Hill, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute …
Taiwan’s concerns on speed of arms sales will be conveyed to U.S., says ex-U.S. defence secretary
TAIPEI – Former U.S. defence secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he would take back to Washington D.C. concerns expressed in Taiwan about the speed …
Former Sales Representative Convicted in Compound Prescription Drug Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A former sales representative was convicted by a federal jury for his role in a scheme to defraud public health benefits programs …
Airbus sales chief says about time Boeing got back some steam
(Reuters) – Airbus’ sales chief when asked about rival Boeing announcing orders at the Farnborough Airshow said it was time for the U.S. planemaker to …
China June industrial output rises 3.9%, retail sales up 3.1%
BEIJING – China’s industrial output grew 3.9% in June from a year earlier, quickening from a 0.7% rise in May, official data showed on Friday, …
U.S. online sales during Amazon’s Prime Day jump to $12 billion- report
(Reuters) – U.S. online sales during Amazon.com Inc’s Prime Day shopping event jumped 8.5% from last year to nearly $12 billion, as inflation-hit Americans pounced …
Kings County Norteno Gang Member Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Methamphetamine Sales
FRESNO, Calif. — Manuel Garcia, 35, of Armona, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to 15 years in prison for conspiring …
Brazil automakers association lowers forecasts for 2022 production, sales
SAO PAULO – Brazil’s automakers association Anfavea on Friday lowered its 2022 estimates for the country’s auto industry production, with monthly output falling in June …
Canada fertilizer sales to Brazil soar as farmers gear up for next crop season
By Ana Mano SAO PAULO – Brazil imported record volumes of potassium chloride (Kcl) from Canada in the first half of the year, a sign …
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Second Quarter 2022 Sales, Outlander Sales Performance Continues to Lead the Way
The 2022 Outlander has earned outstanding customer and media accolades since launching in February of 2021. In that time, the seven-passenger SUV marked its best-four …
Eco Activists Sue To Stop US Oil And Gas Lease Sales
Eco Activists Sue To Stop US Oil And Gas Lease Sales Max Keating on June 30, 2022 Environmental groups sued the Interior Department Tuesday to …
Oakland Resident Charged With Fentanyl And Methamphetamine Sales In San Francisco’s Tenderloin
SAN FRANCISCO – Alex Murillo appeared in federal court today and was ordered detained in custody on charges of distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine, announced …
NBCUniversal secures $7 billion in upfront ad sales – source
By Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) – NBCUniversal said on Thursday it completed the highest-grossing upfront advertising sales period since its acquisition by Comcast Corp with commitments …
Hong Kong May retail sales fall 1.7%
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s May retail sales fell 1.7% from a year earlier after a sharp increase the previous month, government data showed on …
U.S. pending home sales unexpectedly rebound in May
WASHINGTON – Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes unexpectedly increased in May after declining for six straight months, but higher mortgage rates are cooling …
Finland’s Nokian Tyres lifts sales outlook despite Russia uncertainty
COPENHAGEN – Finland’s Nokian Tyres on Friday nudged up its sales guidance despite an uncertain operating environment related to Russia, home to its largest production …
U.S. business inventories rise strongly; sales slow
WASHINGTON – U.S. business inventories increased strongly in April amid a moderation in sales, government data showed on Wednesday. Business inventories rose 1.2% after advancing …
China May industrial output up 0.7% y/y, retail sales fall 6.7%; better than f’casts
BEIJING – China’s industrial output rose 0.7% in May from a year earlier, picking up from a 2.9% decline in April, official data showed on …
EU cartel raids target fashion designers proposing sales periods, discount changes – sources
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS -EU antitrust regulators, which raided some fashion companies last month, are focusing on a group of designers who two years …
Russia forecasts car sales to halve in 2022 – ministry
(Reuters) – Russia’s Industry Ministry expects car sales to halve in 2022 as the country’s automobile industry grapples with supply issues, a senior official said. …
Tenderloin Drug Dealer Sentenced To 46 Months For Fentanyl Sales
SAN FRANCISCO – Emil Arriola Melendez was sentenced in federal court today to 46 months in prison for the distribution of fentanyl, announced United States …
Dollarama beats sales estimates on strong demand for consumables
(Reuters) – Canada’s Dollarama Inc beat estimates for quarterly sales on Wednesday as surging inflation fueled demand for the discount store’s groceries and household essentials. …
New Jersey Democrats Seek to Ban Tobacco Sales at Pharmacies
Trenton – Trenton Democrats are taking aim at tobacco sales, one of the state’s largest tax revenue money makers in an effort to ban the …
Euro zone retail trade weaker than expected as food sales fall
BRUSSELS – Euro zone retail sales were much weaker than expected in April, data showed on Friday, pulled down by principally by reduced purchases of …
China EV startups say May sales up, post-lockdown output constrained
(Reuters) – China’s electric vehicle start-ups reported stronger sales for May and forecast continued gains for June as supply chains and output begin to recover …
HK retail sales jump in April after two months of decline
HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s retail sales jumped 11.7% in April from a year earlier, ending two consecutive months of declines, with the rebound helped …
China rushes bond sales to spur COVID-hit economy, more seen needed
By Kevin Yao BEIJING – Chinese provinces are racing to issue some $225 billion of bonds in June, frontloading investment to revive the COVID-battered economy …
Spain retail sales rise 1.5% y/y in April
(Reuters) – Spanish retail sales rose 1.5% in April from a year earlier on a seasonally and calendar-adjusted basis, after falling 4.1% in March, the …
GAMETIME, LEADING PLATFORM FOR LAST MINUTE TICKETS, SECURES $30 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING, EXPANDING REACH AS RECORD SALES CONTINUES
Investment Will Accelerate Product & Platform Development and Focus on Growing Younger Fan Base; Signals Turnaround in Ticketing and Events Industry Estimated to Reach $54.26 …
KLM temporarily halts ticket sales for Amsterdam flights due to airport chaos
AMSTERDAM -Dutch airline KLM on Thursday said it would largely suspend sales of tickets for all flights leaving from Amsterdam Schiphol airport until Monday as …
U.S. pending home sales dive to two-year low in April
WASHINGTON – Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes dropped to a two-year low in April, the latest indication that rising mortgage rates and higher …
Dollar Tree raises annual sales outlook
(Reuters) – Dollar Tree Inc increased its sales forecast for the year on Thursday benefiting from more Americans turning to discount stores as record high …
Global light vehicle sales to fall further on China lockdown – data
(Reuters) – Auto industry consultants J.D. Power and LMC Automotive on Wednesday further cut their global light vehicle sales forecast for 2022, as lockdowns in …
Former Sarasota Pain Doctor And Former Insys Sales Representative Convicted In Health Care Fraud Kickback Conspiracy
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces today that a federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Dr. Steven Chun (59, Sarasota) and …
Court puts sales ban on Ford’s internet-linked cars in Germany in patent dispute
BERLIN – A German court has put a nation-wide sales and production ban on Ford cars able to establish internet connection, it said, as part …
U.S. existing home sales fall for third straight month; house prices at record high
WASHINGTON – U.S. existing home sales dropped to the lowest level in nearly two years in April as house prices jumped to a record high …
European new car sales drop tenth month in a row in April – ACEA
BERLIN – The number of new cars sold in Europe declined for the 10th month in a row as supply chain issues continue to take …
Biden Turns To Venezuelan Dictator For Oil After Canceling US Lease Sales
Biden Turns To Venezuelan Dictator For Oil After Canceling US Lease Sales Thomas Catenacci on May 17, 2022 The Biden administration is expected to soon …
Imperial sees duty-free cigarette sales recovery as air travel returns
By Richa Naidu LONDON – Imperial Brands said on Tuesday it was starting to see some recovery of sales of cigarettes in duty-free shops at …
Italian luxury group Zegna sees sales above 2 billion euros in mid-term
MILAN – Italy’s Zegna is aiming for revenue above 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion) in the medium term, up from the 1.29 billion euros posted …
Renault expects first hydrogen utility sales in Germany and Netherlands soon, executive says
PARIS – Renault hopes to receive first orders for its hydrogen-powered minibuses and vans from the Netherlands and Germany soon, the head of the company’s …
Slidell Resident Sentenced to 78 Months for Conspiring to Distribute Cocaine and Crack and For Providing an Ak-47 to a Co-Defendant that was Used to Facilitate Crack Sales
NEW ORLEANS, LA – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced today that U.S. District Court Judge Wendy B. Vitter sentenced LIONEL COOLEY, age 45, a …