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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day.

A major bank has banned ChatGPT—should your company follow suit?

Experts explain why financial institutions would take a pass on ChatGPT. Read More

Buy this under-the-radar wind stock poised to benefit from the latest climate bill, BofA says

Analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith double-upgraded shares of TPI Composites to buy from underperform, saying that shares are nearing a recovery.

Four-day week: “For some businesses it could be a no-brainer. For others it could be a headache”

It’s too soon to know the long-term implications of a 4-day week and implementing contractual changes would be a “headache ...

Labour weighs pursuit of growth and risk of reawakening voter fears

Labour leader’s five missions target the vote-moving terrain on which the next election will be fought

Recession fears return after German economy shrank 0.4% in fourth quarter

High inflation drives sharp falls in consumer spending and investment

European stocks rise as markets benefit from warm weather

US futures track lower as investors await personal consumption expenditures data

Grounds for hope after a year of war in Ukraine

Western allies must equip Kyiv to prevail in a long battle of attrition

Another smartphone supports satellite connectivity, as mobile space race heats up

Connecting to satellites allows messages to reach broad swathes of land not captured by earth-based cellular equipment.

‘Top Gun’ plane may be good enough for Tom Cruise, but it is no longer good enough for Boeing

Boeing said ending F/A-18 production will let it focus on future military aircraft. Read More

How credit scores are evolving to help those who may need credit the most

After conducting industry research during the pandemic, the three most-used credit rating agencies have made some changes. Read More

China again calls for ceasefire on anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war

Marking the one-year mark since Russia invaded Ukraine, China’s foreign ministry reiterated its push for the two countries to hold ...

Ukrainian refugees could help Germany’s labor market, but not for long: They’re ‘ready to go home’

Many Ukrainians want to go home as soon as they can, making their participation in Germany’s labor market limited and ...

Next BoJ head Kazuo Ueda calls for ‘creative’ monetary policy

Academic says central bank should sustain easing measures until 2% inflation target in sight

British Airways owner returns to profit for first time since start of pandemic

International Airlines Group expects larger profit this year as travel demand rebounds

Jupiter suffers outflows for fifth consecutive year

FTSE 250 company hit by weak investor sentiment and falling markets

China’s wealthy struggle to find private jets as travel rebounds

Long waits for sought-after routes as exit from zero-Covid sparks demand for trips

After a year of death and destruction, Ukraine braces itself for a major escalation in the war

Russia is expected to launch a large-scale offensive, with Ukraine expected to counter-attack in summer. In the meantime, it’s waiting ...

OECD says global economic outlook ‘slightly better’ for 2023 but inflation risks linger

OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said the global economic outlook is looking slightly “brighter” for this year but inflation challenges remain.

China pushes for ceasefire in Ukraine war

Beijing advocates negotiations and ‘political settlement’ as war enters second year

India urges focus on ‘most vulnerable’ at G-20 meeting, avoids mention of war

The Indian leader made direct no mention of the war in his address, although the conflict and its effect on ...

‘Business is very good, unfortunately’: Arms fair spotlights bonanza year ahead for weapons firms

Over the last week, Abu Dhabi’s biennial international defense exhibition, known as IDEX, showcased a bustling sector.

Lockdowns are over. WFH isn’t. Why?

It’s hard to believe we will return to 95 per cent attendance at the workplace in my lifetime

How to contain a recalcitrant Russia

At the start of the cold war, the ‘long telegram’ set out a blueprint for the west’s policy towards the ...

US shale oil groups’ record profits threatened by cost inflation

Companies boost capital spending to maintain output in ‘challenging environment’

America’s obsession with big cars has fatal consequences

The US relationship with automobiles is costing thousands of lives

US makes ‘no apologies’ for prioritising American jobs, Biden clean energy tsar tells EU

John Podesta pushes back at European criticism of $369bn climate spending

Consultants start to cut jobs as boom time ends

McKinsey and KPMG first to move as clients reduce costs and battle inflation

Engie urges Europe to boost local energy supply chains

French utility’s chief says region should take inspiration from tax breaks and incentives in US Inflation Reduction Act

Nuclear weapons: Russia’s ‘dangerous’ move raises risk of new arms race

Vladimir Putin’s decision leaves few incentives for countries such as China to adhere to a global anti-proliferation regime