Apple iPhone 15 Event Will Tout Enhanced Camera, Titanium Finish
Apple Inc.’s biggest day of the year has arrived, and the company is set to unveil updated versions of its iPhone, smartwatch and AirPods.
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US Small-Business Optimism Edges Lower, Selling Prices Rise
(Bloomberg) — US small-business optimism edged lower in August amid weaker sales and concerns about the economic outlook, while more firms increased prices.
Campari CEO Who Led Aperol Revival Steps Down After 16 Years
The longtime head of spirits maker Campari, who orchestrated a revival in demand for Italian cocktails including the Negroni and Aperol Spritz, is stepping down.
Taiwan Warns China Pressure to Rise; PLA Sets Warship Record
Taiwan warned that China will ratchet up the military pressure it has been applying in recent years, a view that comes as Beijing sailed a record number of warships near the island.
Averting Auto Strike Hinges on Pay Raises to Cover Inflation
It’s been more than a decade since America’s carmakers have tied pay to inflation. Now workers want to change that after seeing prices surge over the past few years.
Private Equity Is No Longer a Reliable Last Resort for Troubled Hospitals
When private equity firm Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. bought a cash-strapped hospital outside Philadelphia, it promised a return to profitability that would ensure the long-term sustainability of a facility that thousands of people counted on. Seven years later, Delaware County Memorial Hospital is closed, Prospect is in debt and a community group is suing.
Deep Sea Submersible to Take India Four Miles Underwater
India is building its first manned submersible to study the deep sea and conduct a biodiversity assessment, an announcement that comes days after the country successfully landed a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole.
Cabin Crew Union Hits Spain With Gender Discrimination Complaint
Spain’s main air cabin crew union Sitcpla has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Spain for discrimination against flight attendants, the majority of whom are female, according to an emailed statement.
China Returns to Buy Winter Gas Supply in Risk to Global Balance
China is looking to stock up on liquefied natural gas for winter, returning to the spot market in a move that risks reducing supply to other importers.
German Investor Outlook Improves But Still Signals Weak Momentum
Investor confidence in Germany’s economy improved for a second month, while lingering at a level that will do little to dispel intensifying concerns over the country’s status as Europe’s growth laggard.
