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The Secret Baby Factory—The $14 Billion Surrogacy Industry With Hidden Eastern European Links
August 16, 2024
The Secret Baby Factory—The $14 Billion Surrogacy Industry With Hidden Eastern European Links
In Europe, commercial surrogacy is largely banned and viewed as a form of body commodification, similar to organ trafficking. Only…
Edgar Bronfman Prepares Bid for Paramount and Parent Company National Amusements
August 16, 2024
Edgar Bronfman Prepares Bid for Paramount and Parent Company National Amusements
The bid would mark the latest twist in one of the messiest media mergers in recent history.
AMAT, ADSK, COHR and more
August 15, 2024
AMAT, ADSK, COHR and more
See the companies making headlines in extended trading. Applied Materials — The materials engineering stock fell 2.5% despite better-than-expected third-quarter…
US eases tech restrictions to advance Aukus security pact with UK, Australia
August 15, 2024
US eases tech restrictions to advance Aukus security pact with UK, Australia
Unlock the free US Election Countdown newsletter The big stories about money and politics in the race for the White…
Gen Xers: The Retirement Crisis That’s Keeping You Up at Night Is a Chance to ‘Reset’
August 15, 2024
Gen Xers: The Retirement Crisis That’s Keeping You Up at Night Is a Chance to ‘Reset’
Unfortunately, most people don’t have enough saved for retirement, especially those in my Gen X cohort. Many of us, looking…
Shoppers flock to Walmart, boosting company’s sales and revenue
August 15, 2024
Shoppers flock to Walmart, boosting company’s sales and revenue
The country’s largest retailer posted strong sales and higher profits in its most recent quarter, and executives said they saw…
Alibaba shares fall 3% premarket after earnings miss expectations despite cloud computing gains
August 15, 2024
Alibaba shares fall 3% premarket after earnings miss expectations despite cloud computing gains
A sign at the headquarters of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Hangzhou, China, on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Qilai Shen…
Low-ranked UK universities struggle to fill vacancies after drop in overseas applicants
August 15, 2024
Low-ranked UK universities struggle to fill vacancies after drop in overseas applicants
Unlock Digest Editor for free FT Editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Britain’s lower-ranked universities…
Christope De Vusser is the first European to lead US giant Bain & Company—here’s how he’s leveraging AI tools to help consultants work “smarter”
August 15, 2024
Christope De Vusser is the first European to lead US giant Bain & Company—here’s how he’s leveraging AI tools to help consultants work “smarter”
CEO Agenda offers unique insights into how leaders think and lead, and what keeps them busy in a world of…
Generali’s profit rises despite higher natural disaster costs
August 15, 2024
Generali’s profit rises despite higher natural disaster costs
Generali posted slightly higher operating profit and a 20% increase in gross written premiums in the first half, after improved…