Weeping, weak and soaked, dozens of Rohingya refugees rescued after night on hull of capsized boat

MEULABOH, Indonesia — An Indonesian search and rescue ship on Thursday located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees, and began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety. An AP photographer aboard the rescue ship said 10 people had been taken aboard local fishing boats … Read more

Britney Spears Says She Feels ‘Weak’ Amid ‘Spiritual’ New Diet

Pop star Britney Spears is trying a new diet that has some fans concerned after she admitted she felt too “weak” to post on Instagram. It’s been a while since the 42-year-old singer posted one of her famous dancing videos, leading to concern that her new diet may be preventing her from enjoying one of … Read more

’90 Day: The Single Life’ Recap: Natalie Breaks Up With Josh and Calls Him ‘F**king Weak’

Natalie has ended her on-again, off-again relationship with Josh. Despite moving to Los Angeles from Florida to be with him, after his unwillingness to commit, Natalie broke it off with him on Monday’s episode of 90 Day: The Single Life. Josh had never fully committed to Natalie, but it appeared the two were turning over a … Read more

Weak U.S consumer spending spells caution

Customers visit Macy’s Herald Square store on December 17, 2023 in New York City.  Kena Betancur | Corbis News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what … Read more

Japan’s economy unexpectedly slips into recession, hurt by weak domestic demand

An editorial picture of the Japan flag set against an economic trend graph and images associated with the stock market, finance and digital technology. Manassanant Pamai | Istock | Getty Images Japan’s economy unexpectedly contracted again in the October-December period, provisional government data showed Thursday, as high inflation crimped domestic demand and private consumption in what’s … Read more

Intel on pace for worst day since 2020 on weak outlook

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger speaks during an event called AI Everywhere in New York, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023.  Intel shares slumped 12% on Friday and headed for their steepest drop since July 2020, after the chipmaker issued a forecast for the current quarter that came in far short of analysts’ estimates. In its earnings report … Read more

Nike, Foot Locker shares plunge on weak sales outlook

Nike shares plunged Friday after the athletic apparel maker cut its revenue outlook for the fiscal year, with sneaker retailer Foot Locker also feeling the blow. Nike fell more than 10%. Foot Locker, which relies heavily on Nike products in its stores, was down over 5%. Nike said in its earnings report Thursday that the … Read more

Oil prices fall on weak demand indicators, China data

By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Thursday on weaker-than-expected Chinese manufacturing data, but investors maintained caution ahead of an OPEC+ meeting where production cuts are expected. Brent crude futures fell 28 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.90 a barrel by 0024 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude … Read more

In Iowa speech, Trump praises foreign dictators’ strength, slams ‘weak’ Biden

Just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping made a historic visit to the U.S., former president Donald Trump heaped praise on him, calling him “a great guy.” During a campaign rally in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Trump called Xi “fierce” and “smart,” contrasting him with President Joe Biden, who Trump called “weak” and “a very stupid … Read more

Trade Desk shares plunge 30% on weak guidance tied to auto strikes

Jeff Green, CEO, The Trade Desk Scott Mlyn | CNBC The Trade Desk shares plunged about 30% in after-hours trading on Thursday after the ad-tech company issued fourth-quarter revenue guidance that fell well short of analysts’ estimates. Third-quarter results topped estimates. Here’s how the company did: Earnings per share: 33 cents, adjusted vs. 29 cents expected … Read more