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Piaggio hits record profit margins in 2024 despite economic challenges
Vespa maker Piaggio posts record margin despite 'anomalous' economy

PONTEDERA, Italy: Italy's Piaggio, the maker of the iconic Vespa scooter, reported record-high core profit margins for 2024 despite...

Wall Street climbs wall of worry over trade tariffs
U.S. stocks bounce back after faulty start Friday

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks fell sharply at the open and stayed in the red for much of the day Friday, however as the day wore...

Euro jumps to highest level since 2009 as U.S. dollar sinks
U.S. dollar slide continues, euro hits 16-year high

NEW YORK, New York - The U.S. dollar continued to come under pressure Friday with President Donald Trump's flip flops on trade tariffs,...

Nordstrom beats holiday sales forecasts, CFO departs for Starbucks
Nordstrom beats holiday-quarter sales estimates; CFO joins Starbucks

SEATTLE, Washington: Nordstrom delivered stronger-than-expected holiday-quarter sales and announced a leadership shakeup, with Chief...

Prada keeps acquisition options open, CEO Andrea Guerra says
Prada CEO hints at acquisitions amid Versace, Jimmy Choo rumors

MILAN, Italy: Prada CEO Andrea Guerra suggested this week that the Italian luxury brand is keeping its options open regarding potential...

Tesla sales plunge in Scandinavia and France amid EV market shift
Tesla sales down in France, Scandinavia as Musk faces test of brand

OSLO/COPENHAGEN: Tesla is experiencing a sharp drop in sales across Scandinavia and France as shifting consumer sentiment and an aging...

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Ukraine Live Briefing: Russian Attack In Donetsk Kills At Least 4
Ukraine Live Briefing: Russian Attack In Donetsk Kills At Least 4

RFE/RL's Live Briefinggives you all of the latest developments on Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Western military aid to...

"What has Modi government agreed to?" Jairam Ramesh questions Centre on Trump's tariff statement
"What has Modi government agreed to?" Jairam Ramesh questions Centre on Trump's tariff statement

New Delhi [India], March 8 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led...

Family of missing Baloch resident calls for urgent intervention for his safe return
Family of missing Baloch resident calls for urgent intervention for his safe return

Balochistan[Pakistan], March 8(ANI): The family of Zulfiqar Ali Marri, a resident of Kohlu district in Balochistan, has urged authorities...

Social media storm throws cat owners in Kashmir into tizzy
Social media storm throws cat owners in Kashmir into tizzy

SRINAGAR, INDIA —  Viral social media posts threw cat lovers in Indian-controlled Kashmir into a tizzy. Panic spread and local veterinarians...

US arrests suspect linked to 2024 Moscow terrorist attack
US arrests suspect linked to 2024 Moscow terrorist attack

Mohammad Sharifullah, a member of ISIS-K, has been linked to the deadly assault on the Crocus City Hall concert venue in Russia ...

Congress MP Manish Tewari says "unfortunate" to reduce tariffs on US under Trump's pressure
Congress MP Manish Tewari says "unfortunate" to reduce tariffs on US under Trump's pressure

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], March 8 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said that if India has decided to reduce tariff under...