Tag #Supply Chain

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Mixed Tech Earnings, Apple Tariff Concerns, and Employment Report Nuances

Strong tech earnings from Microsoft and Meta fueled market gains on Thursday, but Amazon's cloud growth missed expectations, and Apple projected $900 million in tariff-related costs; the April jobs report showed 177,000 new jobs, but severance pay skewed the numbers.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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China's Rare Earth Ban Cripples U.S. Industries

China's ban on exporting rare earth metals to the U.S. due to the trade war creates a critical shortage impacting U.S. industries, particularly defense and technology, prompting the U.S. to seek alternative sources like Australia.

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44% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theglobeandmail.com
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US Tariffs Force Spin Master to Restructure, Withdraw Financial Guidance

Spin Master Corp. withdrew its financial guidance due to US tariffs on Chinese goods, reporting a US$24.5 million first-quarter loss despite a revenue increase to US$359.3 million; the company plans to diversify production to mitigate the impact.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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M&S Cyberattack Causes Product Shortages and £600m Stock Market Drop

A cyberattack linked to the Scattered Spider hacking collective has caused significant IT disruption at Marks & Spencer, resulting in product shortages, website closure, and a £600 million drop in its stock market value.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Wumart aids exporters by selling their goods in Beijing stores and online

Wumart Group in Beijing launched a program to sell products from over 1,000 exporting enterprises in its Xueqing Road store and online Dmall platform, to alleviate inventory pressure and stimulate domestic consumption, in response to government initiatives to support foreign trade businesses.

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20% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Tariffs Trigger Supply Chain Disruptions for Private Equity

US tariffs are disrupting supply chains, impacting private equity portfolio companies and causing déjà vu from 2021-2022; firms must assess vulnerabilities, enhance agility, and consider investments in localized supply chains and waste-to-value solutions.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
dailymail.co.uk
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Rolls-Royce Mitigates Trade War Impact, Reports Strong Start

Despite the US-China trade war causing global supply chain turmoil, British engineering giant Rolls-Royce reported a strong start to the year, mitigating tariff impacts through supply chain adjustments and maintaining its profit guidance of £2.7billion-£2.9billion; shares rose 1.7 percent.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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Apple Awaits Q2 Earnings Amidst Trade Uncertainty and Declining Chinese Sales

Apple anticipates a positive Q2 earnings report on Thursday, with projected revenue of $94.56 billion and earnings of $1.62 per share, despite a 16% stock slump this year and concerns over declining iPhone sales in China and the impact of potential tariffs.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
sueddeutsche.de
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Mittelfranken Poultry Slaughterhouse Closure Threatens Regional Supply

Following allegations of animal cruelty and the subsequent closure of a major poultry slaughterhouse in Mittelfranken, Bavaria faces potential poultry shortages, impacting farmers and raising concerns about regional supply chain vulnerabilities.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
elmundo.es
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Spain's 10-Hour Power Outage: Widespread Disruption and Soaring Demand for Radios

A 10-hour power outage across Spain on April 28th, 2024, starting at 12:33 PM, caused widespread communication disruptions and a surge in demand for radios and alternative power sources, leading to price increases of up to 63.6% for some models and stock depletion in many stores.

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28% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Shein's Price Hikes: A Turning Point for Fast Fashion?

Shein, a fast-fashion giant, is raising prices by up to 377% on some items due to increased operating expenses from global trade changes and tariffs; this shift challenges the brand's ultra-cheap model and raises questions about its impact on consumer behavior and industry sustainability.

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40% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Businesses Must Act Now on Climate Change: Consumer Demand and Extreme Weather Drive Sustainability

A poll at the Earth Day Women's Summit showed 100% of respondents believe businesses are not doing enough to address climate change; a PwC study supports this, finding that consumers are willing to pay 9.7% more for sustainable products, and that nine-in-ten are experiencing climate change impacts.

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Climate Action

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