South Korea hikes interest rates, the first developed economy to do so in pandemic era – CNBC
South Korea’s central bank raised interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points to 0.75%.
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Big problem for Woolies and Macca’s – NEWS.com.au
Supermarkets, takeaway outlets and fast-food giants could be confronted with staff shortages when tough new vaccine rules come…
Microsoft hires former Amazon cloud executive Charlie Bell – CNBC
Charlie Bell has 15 years’ experience in leadership at Amazon Web Services. Now he appears to have a role in Microsoft’s human-resources…
Cramer’s lightning round: Up to 5% of your portfolio should be in crypto – CNBC
“Mad Money” host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he’s giving his answers to callers’ stock questions at…
Qantas unveils plan to restart international travel before the end of the year – 7NEWS.com.au
A list of overseas destinations has been flagged by the national carrier – with plans to fly before the end of the year.
Jim Cramer says ‘run with the bulls’ and buy these winning stocks – CNBC
“Forget about the money supply or the central bank and just run with the bulls,” the “Mad Money” host said.
ASX dips; Investors punish a2 Milk and Appen; Qantas and Woolies rise – The Sydney Morning Herald
The ASX 200 opened 0.6 per cent lower amid a rush of earnings reports. Investors were sour on figures from Appen, a2 Milk and…
Google, Microsoft plan to spend billions on cybersecurity after meeting with Biden – CNBC
Business leaders in sectors ranging from tech to insurance committed billions of dollars to beefing up cybersecurity efforts…
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Incoming boss of Sports Direct owner to get £100m payout if he doubles share price – The Guardian
New chief executive Michael Murray, 31, who is Mike Ashley’s future son-in-law, has till 2025 to achieve target
Heart Problem More Common After Covid-19 Than After Vaccination, Study Finds – The New York Times
The research did not assess the risks specifically for young males, who are the most likely to develop the rare side effect.