South Korea’s export expansion expected to decrease for third consecutive month due to declining demand for chips: Reuters survey conducted by Reuters

South Korea’s export expansion expected to decrease for third consecutive month due to declining demand for chips: Reuters survey conducted by Reuters

South Korea’s export growth is expected to have slowed for a third consecutive month in October, according to a Reuters poll. The slowdown is attributed to cooling global demand for computer chips. Outbound shipments from the country are forecasted to have risen by 6.9% in October compared to the previous year. This marks the 13th … Read more

Writer says Coronation Street stunt canceled due to safety concerns

Writer says Coronation Street stunt canceled due to safety concerns

The famous writer has written several episodes of the ITV show and its BBC competitor EastEnders. Speaking on X, previously known as Twitter, Daran Little responded to a fan discussing the memorable tram crash scenes that were shown in 2005. Big Corrie stunt was vetoed by ITV executives He disclosed that there were plans for … Read more

BP announces weakest quarterly earnings since pandemic due to low oil prices

BP announces weakest quarterly earnings since pandemic due to low oil prices

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. BP reported its lowest quarterly profit since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, with reduced oil prices and weak refining margins impacting its performance. The FTSE 100 energy giant generated underlying profits of $2.27bn in … Read more

Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault trial delayed due to actor’s absence.

Gérard Depardieu’s sexual assault trial delayed due to actor’s absence.

The trial of Gérard Depardieu on sexual assault charges has been postponed until next year after the actor did not appear in court on Monday, citing health reasons. His lawyer Jérémie Assous stated that the 75-year-old actor was too unwell to attend the proceedings due to his declining health caused by stress from the hearing. … Read more

Interpath chair to resign due to Deloitte ‘audit conflict’ | Financial News

Interpath chair to resign due to Deloitte ‘audit conflict’ | Financial News

A former chair of one of Britain’s biggest auditors is set to step down as chairman of Interpath, the independent advisory firm, due to a potential conflict of interest involving its private equity backer’s selection of auditor. According to sources, Interpath, which has been involved in billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting campaign since acquiring a … Read more

Raye’s second album delayed due to theft of songwriting books from car

Raye’s second album delayed due to theft of songwriting books from car

The popular British singer-songwriter Raye has announced that her upcoming second album will face delays due to a unfortunate incident involving the theft of her car, which contained all her songwriting materials. Taking to Instagram, Raye shared her disappointment, stating: “My car was stolen with all my songwriting books in the trunk, so unfortunately, there … Read more

Carlyle withdraws offer for Thyssenkrupp defense unit due to uncertainty in Berlin

Carlyle withdraws offer for Thyssenkrupp defense unit due to uncertainty in Berlin

As they navigate the challenges of finding a new solution for the company’s future, the fate of TKMS remains uncertain. The withdrawal of Carlyle from the bidding process has left a void that needs to be filled, and the German government’s involvement in the decision-making process adds another layer of complexity. Despite the setbacks, Thyssenkrupp … Read more

Solana surges 19% due to a surge in AI memecoin excitement

Solana surges 19% due to a surge in AI memecoin excitement

Solana, the third most popular blockchain, has experienced significant growth in recent weeks due to the emergence of AI memecoins, a new niche in the crypto world that combines artificial intelligence with cryptocurrencies based on internet jokes. This surge has propelled Sol, the native token of the Solana blockchain where many memecoins are developed, to … Read more

Stock Market Update: Dow Jones Drops Due to Unexpected Jobless Claims; Tesla Soars 17% After Strong Earnings

Stock Market Update: Dow Jones Drops Due to Unexpected Jobless Claims; Tesla Soars 17% After Strong Earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced another decline, while the other major stock indexes saw gains on Thursday as investors processed an unexpected decrease in jobless claims. Tesla (TSLA) emerged as a significant earnings winner in today’s stock market. Following the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 0.3%, whereas the S&P 500 … Read more

One-third of Irish residents contemplate relocating due to housing crisis

One-third of Irish residents contemplate relocating due to housing crisis

Europe is currently facing a housing crisis that is prompting nearly a quarter of its citizens to consider emigrating in search of more affordable living conditions. This issue is particularly acute in Ireland, where a significant number of people are contemplating moving to another country due to the decreasing levels of affordability. A survey conducted … Read more