Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren’t
The big-box retailer's report indicates that deals and promotional events motivated shoppers. ...
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Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs in bankruptcy cost-cutting scramble
Spirit Airlines cuts 200 jobs across the airline as it seeks to exit bankruptcy protection this quarter. ...
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected investment banking, interest income
The company said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled to $6.67 billion, or 82 cents per share, from a year earlier.…
New Zealand won’t ‘get rich’ by focusing trade in the South Pacific alone, PM says
New Zealand is the latest country to sign an economic partnership with the United Arab Emirates. ...
Microsoft pauses hiring in U.S. consulting unit as part of cost-cutting plan, memo says
Microsoft plans to pause hiring in part of its consulting business in the U.S., according to an internal memo, as…
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested as agencies probe his short-lived martial law decree
This was the second bid to arrest the impeached president, following a failed attempt on Jan. 3. ...
SEC sues Elon Musk, alleging failure to properly disclose Twitter ownership
The SEC on Tuesday filed a suit against Elon Musk, alleging the billionaire violated securities law by acquiring Twitter shares…
Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for ‘intense year’ — read the internal memo
Meta will cut about 5% of its staff, focusing on its lowest-performing workers, CNBC confirmed. ...