Now playing Next Markets Riding the AI Wave: Amazon’s growth accelerates in the first quarter Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS. 01/05/2024
Now playing Next Markets Amazon earnings preview: A focus on AI-powered business growth Amazon is set to unveil its first-quarter earnings after the US market closes on 30 April. The e-commerce behemoth is anticipated to showcase its advancements in the AI-powered cloud business. 30/04/2024
Now playing Next Business AstraZeneca reports bumper revenue in Q1 2024 on strong drug demand AstraZeneca continued to see strong earnings boosted primarily by its oncology branch, as well as its respiratory and immunology segment. 25/04/2024
Now playing Next Markets Tesla's stock surges on optimism for Musk's affordable car line-up Tesla's shares surged by more than 10% despite a miss on the first-quarter earnings estimates as CEO Elon Musk signalled that the cheaper version of electric vehicles (EV) would arrive earlier than expected. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Business JD Sports off and running in US market with billion-dollar rival deal British sports fashion retailer JD Sports has put in a billion-dollar bid to buy American sports brand Hibbett, as the UK's largest sportswear retailer aims to expand its presence within the US. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Business The 'pink tax': Why is women and men's purchasing power so different? The "pink tax" is a little-known phenomenon that occurs on certain sale items which can have a surprisingly frustrating effect on consumers. 23/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Remembering Roberto Cavalli through the designer’s iconic looks Never afraid of a bold print or a dramatic statement gown, Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, died last week aged 83. He'll be best remembered for delivering some of fashion's most iconic looks. 15/04/2024
Now playing Next Health news Why are whooping cough cases rising and what are the symptoms? Whooping cough, or pertussis, is cyclical with a rise in cases every three to five years. 11/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Skill shortages in Europe: Half of applicants not qualified Some 75% of employers in 21 European countries could not find workers equipped with the right skills in 2023. This was up from 42% in 2018, an increase of 33 percentage points. And there's no sign of demand for skilled workers slowing any time soon. 08/04/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Steven Spielberg denounces growing antisemitism in stirring speech The three-time Academy award winner and ‘Schindler’s List’ director has made his first comments on Gaza and denounces growing antisemitism. 26/03/2024
Now playing Next Economy From Popcorn to Corpses: What's the connection between them? Have you ever heard of the unclaimed corpses indicator and the Japanese haircut indicator? Most people haven't. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Gaza Israel-Hamas war: southern Gaza struck as aid falls into sea All the latest from the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict. 09/03/2024
Now playing Next Europe News EU centre-right clears path for von der Leyen’s second term The European People’s Party (EPP) on Thursday confirmed Ursula von der Leyen as its lead candidate for June’s European elections, clearing the path for her second term at the European Commission’s helm. 07/03/2024
Now playing Next world news EU to continue funding UNRWA as it probes allegations against staff The European Commission will continue to fund the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as probes continue into the alleged involvement of 12 staff members in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel. 01/03/2024
Now playing Next USA Longest-running Republican leader Mitch McConnell to step down McConnell's departure leaves the Senate, and the Republican Party itself, at an uncertain crossroads, 29/02/2024
Now playing Next Affiliate content 7 ways to nail practical skills assessments PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY JOBBIO While your CV may have convinced a prospective employer that you can do the job on paper, you can use these tests as another way to help you stand out from the crowd. 28/02/2024
Now playing Next Europe News UNRWA funding must continue to avoid 'collective punishment': Lenarčič The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) must continue to receive "adequate funding" to avoid a humanitarian disaster in Gaza, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, has said. 27/02/2024
