Japan household spending beats expectations, but inflation risks loom

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's household spending fell in March for the first time in three months, though the 2.3% drop was smaller than expected, as consumers remained cautious despite some easing of COVID-19 curbs.

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Exclusive-Tesla halts production at Shanghai plant due to supply issues - sources

SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Tesla Inc halted production at its Shanghai plant on Monday due to issues with supplies, two people familiar with the matter said.

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10-05-2022

Proxy advisor recommends voting against Halliburton's pay plan - company

A top proxy advisor recommended Halliburton's shareholders should vote against its executive compensation plan, the oilfield services provider said on Monday in a filing.

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10-05-2022

Microsoft to help cover U.S. employees' travel costs for abortion

Microsoft Corp said on Monday that it would extend its abortion and gender affirming care services for employees in the United States to include travel expense assistance.

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10-05-2022

'Batman' fans help lift AMC results; shares rise 5%

(Reuters) -AMC Entertainment posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue and a narrower loss on Monday, as the release of big-ticket films such as "The Batman" drew crowds to movie halls, driving a surge in box-office collection at the world's largest theater chain.

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09-05-2022

Stocks and oil dive as investors hunt safe havens

Stock indexes around the world fell sharply, oil prices sank about 6% and the dollar finished just off a 20-year high as investors fled risk and sought safe havens due to worries about inflation and slower global economic growth.

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09-05-2022

Bitcoin drops as Wall Street shares tumble

By Alun John, Elizabeth Howcroft and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss

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09-05-2022

AMC beats revenue estimates as 'Batman' drives box-office collection

(Reuters) -AMC Entertainment beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Monday, as the release of big-ticket films such as "The Batman" drew crowds to movie halls, driving a surge in box-office collections at the theater chain.

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09-05-2022

AMC Entertainment beats estimates for quarterly revenue

AMC Entertainment beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Monday, as the release of blockbuster films such as "The Batman" and "Uncharted" drew crowds to movie halls, driving a surge in ticket sales.

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