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Just in time for Halloween: a spooky black-colored gin is now available
The bottle Scapegrace Black gin, $39.99 The back story Sure, you can find plenty of good gin out there for…
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American Express sees continued spending recovery as earnings easily top expectations
American Express Co. topped earnings and revenue estimates Friday as the company benefited from an acceleration in spending and saw…
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Existing-home sales rise on the month as some buyers are motivated by FOMO
The numbers: Sales jumped 7% Existing-home sales improved in September, as the threat of rising mortgage rates likely compelled some…
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Trump plans Spac for social media firm
Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new digital-media venture 20 October and said it would go public by merging with a…
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Citi CEO Fraser sets out ‘time to breathe’ amid relentless banker Zoom calls
Citigroup chief executive Jane Fraser introduced a “take time to breathe” hour for its employees and cut back the length…
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Lawyers warn of legal risks as Goldman, JPMorgan relax Covid safety in offices
Lawyers warn that City firms that opt to scrap social distancing requirements in the workplace could face a surge in employment…
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These 7 habits will keep your mind sharp no matter how long you work
When Ronald Reagan was running for president in 1980, there were questions about his age and whether he was up…
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Hungover City traders’ Friday bacon sandwich run among WFH casualties
The bacon sandwich run is a City of London ritual for hungover traders who stumble into the office late on…
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Supply-chain concerns causing shoppers to stockpile gifts just in case, data shows
An Oracle study of 5,700 consumers found that one-fifth of respondents (20%) are going to buy extra gifts, just in…
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Prince William to Bezos and other space billionaires: ‘Repair this planet, not find the next’
“‘We need some of the world’s greatest brains and minds fixed on trying to repair this planet, not trying to…
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Dechert’s Smridhi Gulati on why City lawyers need more female role models
In the latest in our series of profiles with leading lawyers in the City, Dechert corporate partner Smridhi Gulati discusses how she…
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Would you eat a mac ‘n’ cheese sandwich? Panera Bread wants you to try one
Want some carbs with your carbs? That’s the essential proposition of Panera Bread’s recently unveiled Grilled Mac & Cheese Sandwich.…
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U.S. to reopen its land borders in November for those fully vaccinated
WASHINGTON — The U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to…
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5 reasons ‘Squid Game’ is dominating memes, streams and Halloween
Note: While this piece avoids specific “Squid Game” plot spoilers, it does give a general overview of the story and…
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BlackRock unveils back-to-work pilot for London office
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is preparing to roll out a return to work programme which will require staff…
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A bunch of fitness companies have jumped into the IPO market this year. It’s not working out.
Has the U.S. IPO market reached peak fitness? It may have, based on Thursday’s market, which saw the latest fitness…
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UK lawmakers probe Facebook over Instagram’s stock picking ‘finfluencers’
Facebook will step in to stop investment scams, but users can freely share advice, tips and knowledge on trading and…
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HSBC ditches social distancing for UK bankers in office return push
HSBC is removing social distancing restrictions for investment bankers and traders in Canary Wharf and rolling out ‘refresher weeks’ for…
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FCA reviews environmental targets as work-from-home leads to ‘cliff-edge’ drop in emissions
The Financial Conduct Authority is revising its environmental targets in the wake of Covid-19 after seeing “cliff-edge” declines in emissions…
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Rents across the country were up 11.5% in August from a year earlier, and in one Florida city they soared nearly 31%
Think the rent is too damn high? Well, it’s getting even worse across much of the country. Rents nationwide are…
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While the hard-seltzer category sees declines, Bud Light launches pumpkin spice and toasted marshmallow varieties
The can Bud Light Seltzer Fall Flannel Pack, price varies by market but typically around $16-$18 The back story Has…
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As the FCA warns over Kim Kardashian’s crypto ad, day traders say they aren’t swayed by online influencers
Social media influencers have less sway on day traders than their own research and technical analysis, new polling found, as…
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FCA staff asked to return to office once a week from November
The Financial Conduct Authority’s London-based employees have been asked to return to the regulator’s London office for at least one…
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City investment banks push for September office return as Wall Street falters on Delta spike
The biggest investment banks in the City are preparing for a widespread return to the office from September, even as…
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30 stocks that shined in the pandemic are still poised for huge growth through 2024
“Sell on the good news.” How many times have you heard that term used? It happens frequently when a company…
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Pending home sales slide for second month in a row — even though economists predicted an increase
The numbers: Fewer Americans signed on the dotted line in July to purchase a home — but it’s likely too…
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Snoop Dogg is now selling his own rosé — but it’s not the traditional French style
The bottle 19 Crimes Snoop Cali Rosé, $11.99 The back story When it comes to all things drink, we have…
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Citigroup offers Emea juniors a two-week ‘disconnected’ holiday
Citigroup is offering junior bankers two weeks of ‘fully disconnected’ holiday, the latest perk for analyst and associates amid pay…
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Get a COVID vaccine, and get 2 free Krispy Kreme doughnuts for a limited time
Dough not throw away your shot. While some Americans have been taking a “wait and see” approach on getting one…
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Goldman Sachs mandates vaccines for staff and visitors who want to enter its offices
Goldman Sachs Group will require employees and visitors entering its offices to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 starting 7 September.…
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Food service vs. retail: Workers debate which jobs are worse
Why is it so hard to find good help in the restaurant and retail industries these days? As U.S. job…
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New home sales rebound despite prices hitting record high
The numbers: Sales of new homes in the U.S. rebounded in July after three consecutive months of declines. New-home sales…
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Weekend reads: What to do if a company you trust has failed to protect your personal data
There’s never a shortage of trouble in the world, but if a data breach causes your personal information to be…
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In new Facebook antitrust push, FTC says social network ‘illegally bought or buried’ potential rivals
The Federal Trade Commission filed a new version of its antitrust lawsuit against Facebook Inc. on Thursday, targeting its acquisitions…
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Guess which Spac Leonardo DiCaprio and Orlando Bloom invested in?
Sustainability-focused financial technology firm Aspiration Partners is going public through a deal with a special-purpose acquisition company that would value…
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Burned out bankers willing to take salary hit for switch to fund management
Burned out investment bankers are increasingly eyeing a move to the fund management sector, with recruiters saying stressed juniors are…
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Welcome to MemeMarkets, your guide to the world of “Stonks”
GameStop GME, +0.87%. AMC AMC, +6.63%. Blackberry BB, -2.13%. Bed, Bath & Beyond BBBY, -1.18%. The names are everywhere and…
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Opinion: American consumers’ gray mood could put the S&P 500 in the green over the next 6 months
Last week’s unexpected plunge in the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index is actually good news for U.S. stock investors.…
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Where should I retire? MarketWatch’s updated tool can help you find your dream spot and warn you of climate risks
This year’s hurricanes, wildfires and droughts are putting climate risk on the map for retirees more clearly than ever. So…
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Japanese bank MUFG unveils hybrid working scheme for European staff
Japanese bank MUFG is rolling out hybrid working for its staff in Europe after nearly 100% of its employees in…
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Abrdn boss on why flexible working is here to stay: ‘We’ve proved remote work on a large scale can be effective’
The City is slowly stirring back to life, with the lifting of Covid restrictions in England on 19 July prompting…
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Opinion: This is the tipping point for when people vaccinated against COVID-19 should mask up again indoors
With the highly infectious delta coronavirus variant spreading at an alarming rate, the World Health Organization in late June 2021 urged people to again…
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How to watch the Tokyo Olympics for (mostly) free
It’s been delayed a year, will have almost no fans in attendance and there’s a 13-hour time difference with the…
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This is the most expensive city in the world for expats working abroad
Thinking of working abroad? The most expensive city in the world for expats may surprise you. Ashgabat, the capital of…
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12 amazing deals Walmart is offering on Prime Day — from Apple Airpods Pro to air fryers to robot vacuums and more
MarketWatch has highlighted these products and services because we think readers will find them useful. We may earn a commission…
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Amazon is the world’s most valuable brand, but Alibaba and Facebook have better financials
Amazon.com has continued to grow at an excellent pace as it has branched out into new categories of products and…
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16 short-squeeze targets in the stock market, including Canoo, Tootsie Roll and a prison operator
In the world of meme stocks, the most important factor for traders looking for quick gains is probably the concentration…
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Government has ‘no intention’ of making the return to the office compulsory
The government has “no intention” of making it compulsory to return to the office, a minister said. “We don’t have…
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Law firm Charles Russell Speechlys pursues celebrity fintech Lanistar over unpaid debt
Celebrity fintech Lanistar is being pursued by a law firm over an unpaid debt, marking the latest blow in a series…
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KPMG delays hybrid working plans after ‘Freedom Day’ postponement
KPMG has pushed back plans to launch a new hybrid working regime for its UK staff following the announcement by…
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