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Fed minutes show most officials saw inflation as greater risk
Yahoo Finance
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A grocery store in Federal Way, Washington. Photographer: David Ryder/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- Most Federal Reserve officials highlighted inflation risks as outweighing concerns over the labor market at their meeting last month, as tariffs...
Target picks an insider to lead the struggling company when CEO steps down next year
The Detroit News - Michigan
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New York – Target is counting on a company veteran to revive its magic as it struggles to compete with rivals like Walmart. The Minneapolis-based retailer said Wednesday that Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who has been with Target for...
CSPC WARNS OF DANGEROUS FAKE LABUBU DOLLS POSING CHOKING HAZARD
Bay Cities Connect - Wisconsin
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CPSC Warns of Dangerous Fake Labubu Dolls Posing Choking Hazard… The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent warning about counterfeit Labubu dolls, often marketed as “Lafufus,” which pose a serious choking risk to...
Peace in Ukraine—and the world—requires U.S.-Russia normalization
People's World
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August 19, 2025
President Donald Trump meets with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Aug. 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. At left is Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and second from right is Secretary of State Marco Rubio. | Julia...
Godrej Consumer Products expects strong H2FY26 as margins improve, reiterates FY26 growth guidance
CNBC-TV18
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August 8, 2025
Indian multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), based in Mumbai and known for products like soaps, hair colourants, toiletries, and liquid detergents, expects stronger performance in the second...
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Pura Recall Fragrance Diffusers
HAPPI
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Pura 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers with detachable covers were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The magnets on the inside cover can detach, posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are...
Utility group claims Wisconsin rates will lower with right-of-first refusal
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 20, 2025
(The Center Square) – A group that lobbies for utility companies in Wisconsin claims that recent reports on the increase of transmission rate increases in the state were presented out of context and legislation to create right-of-first-refusal...
Target COO Michael Fiddelke to Become CEO Feb. 1
Transport Topics
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August 20, 2025
[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] NEW YORK — Target is counting on a company veteran to revive its magic as it struggles to compete with rivals like Walmart. The Minneapolis-based retailer said Aug. 20 that Chief...
Nifty breaches key 25,000 mark as IT stocks lead fifth straight session gain
The Hindu Business Line
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August 20, 2025
Markets extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive trading session on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 decisively breaking above the crucial 25,000 psychological level, closing at 25,050.55 after gaining 69.90 points or 0.28 per cent. The...
US rate concerns weigh on QSE as index drops 185 points; M-cap erodes QR9.27bn
Gulf Times
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August 20, 2025
The transport and banking counters witnessed higher than average selling pressure as the 20-stock Qatar Index declined 1.61% to 11,306.78 points, although it touched an intraday high of 11,490 points. The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE), like other...
Investornewsbreaks Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: WLDS, WLDSW) Partners With Media Exceed To Bring Neural Wearables To Japan
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Wearable Devices (NASDAQ: WLDS, WLDSW) , a technology company developing AI-powered touchless sensing wearables, said it formed a collaboration with Japan-based Media Exceed Co. Ltd., which will act as a...
Accenture Song continues industry trend, acquires influencer agency Superdigital
Medical Marketing and Media
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Earlier today, Accenture Song announced its acquisition of Superdigital, a U.S.-based social and influencer agency. According to a statement released by holding company Accenture, Superdigital will integrate the agency’s “highly effective social...
From Prototypes to Products: Minister of Industry Applauds NASENI’s Commercialization Drive
Daily Trust
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August 20, 2025
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has commended the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for what she described as its “cutting-edge contributions” to Nigeria’s industrial growth,...
Labubu Craze: Why IL Parents Should Avoid Dangerous Knockoffs
1520 The Ticket - Minnesota
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August 20, 2025
Labubus are all the rage with Illinois kids (and adults) these days, but you need to be careful about which ones you buy. Why Are People Obsessed With Labubus? As a mom of two daughters, there are five words I hear almost on a daily basis right...
HDFC Life, NTPC, LIC, BPCL Share Price Jumps; Adani Green, Godrej Consumer Product Decline
Top News
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HDFC Life, LIC, BPCL and NTPC were among major gainers during early trades on Friday. The markets were overall facing selling pressure but the impact of US tariffs on Indian stocks has been limited so far. While US Government has announced 50...
NGX gains N479bn as insurance, consumer goods drive rally
Punch
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August 8, 2025
The Nigerian Stock Exchange recorded a market value gain of N479bn at the close of trading on Thursday, August 7, 2025. This impressive growth was driven largely by strong performances in the insurance and consumer goods sectors, which attracted...
Louisiana Alert: Deadly Shein Toy Recall Announced
Cajun Radio - Louisiana
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August 20, 2025
Highlights Federal authorities recalled a $3 children's toy sold on Shein after finding it violates safety laws designed to prevent choking deaths in young children The recall affects 260 "spiral tower toys" sold in May 2025, with products...
Godrej Consumer Products Q1FY26 net profit remains flat, sales rise 10%
India Blooms
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August 7, 2025
Mumbai: Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) posted a 10% year-on-year increase in consolidated sales for the June quarter of FY26, driven by broad-based volume growth and robust international performance, particularly in Africa, even as its...
Development opportunities, potential and advantages should be better used
Global Times
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Residents gather at a shopping mall in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu Province, on August 2, 2025 to watch the "Su Super League" football match between team Nantong and Zhenjiang. Photo: VCG The final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) is...
Godrej Consumer Products Q1 net down 4.7% at Rs 452.45 cr
ETRetail.com
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August 7, 2025
New Delhi: Godrej Consumer Products Ltd on Thursday reported a marginal decline in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 452.45 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, impacted by higher raw material cost and challenges in the Indonesian...