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#Nomakeup trend fails to discourage use of cosmetics

October 8, 2021

The ‘natural’ look often requires more time and effort than you think. It costs time and money to look natural these days. “No-makeup” makeup sounds like an oxymoron. But ask anyone in the beauty industry, which is valued at $445 billion, and they’ll tell you a good chunk of those photos tagged #nomakeup online actually require multiple cosmetics to look so “natural.”

India to become first Asian country to launch a Plastics Pact

British Reporter — UK partners with India to deliver a circular plastics

by British Reporter

September 3, 2021

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Reducing Sugar in Packaged Foods can Prevent Disease in Millions

British Reporter — Cutting 20 percent of sugar from packaged foods and

by British Reporter

August 28, 2021

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Turkish Exporters Could Face Steep Extra Costs Under New EU Carbon Rules

Turkish exporters of energy-intensive products such as cement, steel and aluminium could

by British Reporter

August 2, 2021

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Moscow Exchange to reduce fees for large FX trades

The FINANCIAL -- Starting 1 December 2014, Moscow Exchange will charge different fees for FX trades depending on the order size, according to Moscow Exchange.

by The FINANCIAL

November 29, 2014

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Russian Central Bank Move Partly Eases Reserve, Oil Risks

The FINANCIAL -- London, UK -- The decision by the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to limit its currency market intervention should ease immediate pressure on reserves and counteract the negative fiscal impact of lower oil prices, Fitch Ratings says. However, pressure

by The FINANCIAL

November 8, 2014

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Worldwide Smartphone Shipments Increase 25.2% in the Third Quarter with Heightened Competition and Growth Beyond Samsung and Apple, Says IDC

The FINANCIAL -- New smartphone releases and an increased emphasis on emerging markets drove global smartphone shipments above 300 million units for the second consecutive quarter. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, vendors

by The FINANCIAL

November 1, 2014

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New U.S. Chamber Report Underscores Benefits of Risk-Based Pricing in Consumer Market

The FINANCIAL -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) released a report today which finds that risk-based pricing lowers the cost of credit for the majority of borrowers while simultaneously expanding credit availability to higher-risk borrowers, and

by The FINANCIAL

October 30, 2014

1 min read

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Tick sizes to change from 1 October

The FINANCIAL -- To enhance market quality for the benefit of traders, investors, and issuers, Moscow Exchange is changing the methodology for setting tick sizes for stocks, according to Moscow Exchange.

by The FINANCIAL

September 13, 2014

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Weak Russia Market, Devaluation May Pressure Rail Ratings

The FINANCIAL -- London/Moscow -- Weakening market fundamentals combined with further rouble devaluation could put pressure on the ratings of Russian railcar operators, Fitch Ratings says.

by The FINANCIAL

September 13, 2014

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Wearable band shipments set to exceed 43.2 million units in 2015

The FINANCIAL -- Wearable band shipments will grow 129% year on year to reach 43.2 million units in 2015, of which 28.2 million will be smart bands and 15.0 million will be basic bands, according to the latest device shipment forecasts by

by The FINANCIAL

September 13, 2014

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Safe as Houses: Majorities of Americans See Home Ownership, Gold and Jewelry as Safe Investments

The FINANCIAL -- NEW YORK -- Despite periods of volatility in the real estate market over the past few years, over seven in ten Americans (72%) see owning a home as a safe investment. Majorities agree on this point across generations, albeit

by The FINANCIAL

September 6, 2014

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Private equity continues to outperform public markets in Europe

The FINANCIAL -- The gradual economic improvement in Europe, increasingly liquid debt markets and stronger IPO market conditions supported an increase in exit activity of PE-backed businesses in 2013, according to EY’s ninth annual European PE exits study published. Last year saw

by The FINANCIAL

September 6, 2014

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Smartphone Outlook Remains Strong for 2014, Up 23.8%, Despite Slowing Growth in Mature Markets, According to IDC

The FINANCIAL -- Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, more than 1.25 billion smartphones will be shipped worldwide in 2014, representing a 23.8% increase from the 1.01 billion units shipped in 2013. Looking ahead, total volumes are forecast to reach 1.8 billion units

by The FINANCIAL

August 30, 2014

1 min read