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Third Quarter 2024 Profits for Morgan Stanley (MS)

Morgan Stanley, a leading investment bank, exceeded market predictions for their third-quarter profit, with each of its main sectors producing stronger revenue than anticipated. The financial institution reported: – Earnings: $1.88 per share, surpassing the London Stock Exchange’s forecast of $1.58 – Revenue: Reached $15.38 billion, outperforming the projected $14.41 […]

RTX Settles US Foreign Bribery Investigation, Agrees to Pay More Than $280 Million – Reuters Reports.

Luc Cohen and Nate Raymond have reported that an RTX unit has consented to pay upwards of $280 million to settle criminal accusations levelled by the U.S. Department of Justice. These accusations are part of an extensive investigation into alleged foreign bribery by the company. Representatives of RTX’s subsidiary, Raytheon, […]

Alibaba from China asserts its AI translation gadget surpasses Google and ChatGPT in performance

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is ramping up its global reach with a significant investment in its international business. The move comes as growth in its domestic-focused platforms Taobao and Tmall is slowing down. Alibaba has unveiled an upgraded version of its AI-powered translation tool under its international division. The company […]

Consenting to a $4 million fine in the US, Lufthansa settles over inappropriate conduct towards Jewish travelers – Reuters reports.

Headline: Lufthansa to Pay $4M in Response to Alleged Discrimination Incident By David Shepardson In May 2022, a notable incident took place on Lufthansa Airlines that has brought significant attention to the airline’s handling of alleged discriminatory practices. As reported by the U.S. Transportation Department, Lufthansa has conceded to pay […]

China’s finance minister suggests enlarging the deficit during eagerly awaited press conference

During a press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress, Lan Fo’an, China’s Minister of Finance, along with Zheng Shanjie, Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), and Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), discussed important financial matters. Lan Fo’an suggested there […]

Operations Reduced at Pemex’s Deer Park Oil Refinery Following Deadly Incident, Reports Reuters

Title: “Pemex’s Deer Park Refinery Operates at Reduced Level Following a Fatal Chemical Leak” Following a lethal chemical spill at Pemex’s Deer Park oil refinery near Houston, the Mexican state-owned oil enterprise has declared that the refinery will continue functioning at a diminished capacity over the weekend. This announcement was […]