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 Economy Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work. 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 Culture news Aaron Sorkin: ‘I blame Facebook for January 6’ The Oscar-winning writer of 'The Social Network' is working on a follow-up movie about Facebook that will explore the company's role in the 6 January 2021 assault on the US Capitol. 29/04/2024
Now playing Next Food and Drink In Baguette We Trust: Award for the best baguette in Paris announced French baker Xavier Netry, from the Utopie bakery, has won the annual Best Baguette competition in Paris. He shares his secrets to his stellar French tasty treasure. 26/04/2024
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 Economy Can the US manage escalating debt without triggering a fiscal crisis? The US is grappling with record $34.5 trillion debt, triple the eurozone's, and set to hit 134% of GDP by 2029. Elevated deficits and skyrocketing interest payments may evoke fears of imminent fiscal crisis if countermeasures are not adopted. 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 Economy Could France's soaring deficit and debt lead to a rating downgrade? France is under intense fiscal scrutiny as it approaches weeks filled with critical events, including imminent ratings reviews from credit rating agencies. Economists warn that significant fiscal tightening may be required to prevent a downgrade. 22/04/2024
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 Culture news We (may) have the next James Bond... Forget about the whereabouts of Kate Middleton and the conspiracy theories regarding Kensington Palace’s disinformation tactics – this is the only Royal Announcement we’re interested in... 19/03/2024
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