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Alaska Airlines says expects $150 mn hit from 737 MAX grounding

Alaska Airlines says expects $150 mn hit from 737 MAX grounding

Alaska Airlines said Thursday it expects a $150 million hit from the Boeing 737 MAX grounding, which will limit its capacity growth in 2024.

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Microsoft lays off 1,900 staff after Activision gaming buyout

Microsoft lays off 1,900 staff after Activision gaming buyout

Microsoft is laying off 1,900 people, or eight percent of staff, from its gaming division as it consolidates the blockbuster buyout of "Call of Duty" maker Activision Blizzard.

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US new home sales up in 2023, boosted by limited existing supply

US new home sales up in 2023, boosted by limited existing supply

Sales of new US homes jumped in 2023, according to government data released Thursday, supported by a lack of inventory in the existing homes market as mortgage rates remained elevated.

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Pochettino lauds Emery as 'one of world's best' ahead of Cup clash

Pochettino lauds Emery as 'one of world's best' ahead of Cup clash

Mauricio Pochettino believes he will be going up against "one of the best coaches in the world" when his Chelsea side take on Unai Emery's Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

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'Resilient' US economy defies recession fears to cap solid 2023

'Resilient' US economy defies recession fears to cap solid 2023

US economic growth was stronger than expected in the final months of 2023, government data showed Thursday, offering a boost to President Joe Biden as he heads into reelection campaigning.

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'Premature' to talk rate cuts, says ECB after pausing again

'Premature' to talk rate cuts, says ECB after pausing again

The European Central Bank froze borrowing costs again on Thursday and expressed caution on inflation, with president Christine Lagarde saying it was still too early to consider rate cuts.

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Leclerc commits future to Ferrari with new deal 'beyond 2024'

Leclerc commits future to Ferrari with new deal 'beyond 2024'

Charles Leclerc committed his future to Ferrari on Thursday after signing a contract renewal with the Italian Formula One outfit.

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US stocks rise on strong growth data

US stocks rise on strong growth data

Wall Street indices rose Thursday on the back of strong US economic growth data but European stocks diverged as the European Central Bank signalled it was too soon to start considering interest rate cuts.

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Union Berlin coach Bjelica to miss three games for Sane shove

Union Berlin coach Bjelica to miss three games for Sane shove

Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica has been suspended for three matches by the German FA (DFB) on Thursday, after shoving Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane in the face.

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'Fauda' actor wounded in Gaza vows return to Israel screen

'Fauda' actor wounded in Gaza vows return to Israel screen

An Israeli actor in the hit Netflix television series "Fauda" vowed Thursday to return to the screen after he was wounded while fighting Hamas militants in Gaza.

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