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20.11.25 - 16:48
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UK construction workers at risk from modern slavery, charity warns (The Guardian)
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Helpline run by Unseen receives hundreds of calls a year from potential victims of exploitationHundreds of workers are at risk of modern slavery in the UK construction industry, according to human rights monitors.Data from the helpline of the antislavery charity Unseen has identified the construction industry as an emerging area of risk. It was second only to the care sector in terms of calls to its helpline in 2024 from people who claimed to be exploited. Continue reading......
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20.11.25 - 15:06
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Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Appoints Sean Kent as President and Board Member (Business Wire)
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MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of Sean Kent as its new President and Board Member. Mr. Kent currently serves as Senior Vice President of Construction and Renovation for Balfour Beatty Communities, where he leads a nationwide team delivering high-quality housing construction and renovation services.
A U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years of experience in leadership roles, Mr. Kent brings a deep personal and professional commitment to the Foundation's work. His appointment reflects Balfour Beatty Communities' continued dedication to giving back to the communities it serves - especially those connected to military life.
“I am honored to join the Foundation as its new President and Board Member,” said Kent. “Supporting military families and helping students pursue their educational goals are causes close to my heart. I look forward to working with our board and partners to grow our impact and continue living out our compan...
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20.11.25 - 01:54
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Stocks Rise as Nvidia Beats Revenue Estimates | The Close 11/19/2025 (Bloomberg)
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Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Meredith Whitney Advisory Group's Meredith Whitney, Bloomingdale's Olivier Bron, Burberry's Joshua Schulman, DA Davison's Michael Baker, Gotham City Research's Daniel Yu, Gabelli Funds' John Belton, 248 Ventures' Lindsey Bell, Wedbush Securities' Matt Bryson, Defiance ETFs' Sylvia Jablonski, Deeplearning.AI Andrew Ng, University of Tennessee's Sara Hsu, Dycom's Dan Peyovich. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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19.11.25 - 21:54
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Lowe′s Profits Top Estimates as TJX Raises Outlook (Bloomberg)
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Lowe's Cos. reported profit that topped expectations on a pickup in online sales and growth in demand from professional contractors. The results mark a minor bright spot in retailer results this week after competitor Home Depot cut its full-year profit target on Tuesday as consumers pulled back on bigger ticket purchases. Elsewhere, TJX Cos., which runs chains including TJ Maxx and Marshalls, posted sales above estimates last quarter, raising its outlook, and perhaps signaling that US shoppers are turning to cheaper options as the economy shows signs of stress. Bloomberg's Redd Brown and Lily Meier joined Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on 'Bloomberg Businessweek Daily' to break it all down. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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19.11.25 - 15:54
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Target Trims Profit Forecast, TJ Maxx Sees Sales Surge (Bloomberg)
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Target trimmed its profit forecast for the year as demand weakened and the big-box retailer saw "choppiness" across the business in the third-quarter. Meanwhile, TJX Cos., which runs discounter chains including TJ Maxx and Marshalls, posted stronger than expected sales and earnings. It's a signal shoppers are looking for more value as the economy shows signs of stress. Bloomberg retail reporter Emily Cohn reports. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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18.11.25 - 11:54
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Crest Nicholson plans job cuts and warns on profits, blaming budget uncertainty (The Guardian)
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Housebuilder's autumn selling season was wiped out by speculation about new property taxes, says analystBusiness live – latest updatesThe housebuilder Crest Nicholson has warned of job cuts and worse than expected profits after a summer of “subdued” sales amid uncertainty around the possible property taxes in the budget.The Surrey-based company said it planned to close one divisional office and cut 50 roles, including staff at that site and “selective other roles” across the business. Continue reading......
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