Waste Connections faces earnings test as pricing momentum eyed

Indian companies are projected to raise salaries by 9.1% in 2027, marginally higher than the 9% increase in 2026, as employers balance talent retention with cost pressures, according to Aon’s Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey for India 2026-27. The survey, which covered more than 1,200 organisations across 45 industries, found that employee attrition rose to…

Key insight: Reports on retail sales and consumer confidence paint a picture of an economy weakening under the pressure of high prices.  Expert quote: “The economy is highly dependent on consumer spending – close to 70% of GDP can be traced back to it – so it’s a case of be careful what you wish…

Key insight: The OCC released three conditional approval decisions for digital asset-focused companies seeking national trust bank charters. Expert quote: “All three are trying to bring digital asset and stablecoin-related activities under a federal framework without becoming traditional deposit-taking banks.” Javelin’s Joel Hugentobler Forward look: The conditional approvals bring the firms under the supervision of…

Microsoft began a new round of layoffs on Tuesday, affecting around 500 employees, primarily in its Xbox gaming division, and a small number of roles in other units like cloud + AI. The latest cuts follow layoffs in July, when Microsoft said it would trim 2.1% of its global workforce, or about around 4,800 employees…

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