The International Monetary Fund also says the UK's recession will be more severe than it predicted.
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Business booms for US tech giants
Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.
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Business booms for US tech giants
Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.
US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing
The US economy grew 7.4% over the quarter, but output remains lower than last year.
United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing
The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy".
LVMH and Tiffany make up over takeover dispute
The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal.
Government support 'essential for UK economy' - IMF
The International Monetary Fund also says the UK's recession will be more severe than it predicted.
Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban
The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei.
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Business booms for US tech giants
Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations.
US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing
The US economy grew 7.4% over the quarter, but output remains lower than last year.
United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing
The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy".
LVMH and Tiffany make up over takeover dispute
The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal.
Government support 'essential for UK economy' - IMF
The International Monetary Fund also says the UK's recession will be more severe than it predicted.
Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban
The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei.
US growth surged in summer but recovery is slowing
The US economy grew 7.4% over the quarter, but output remains lower than last year.
United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing
The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy".
LVMH and Tiffany make up over takeover dispute
The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal.
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