| 单词 | lacklustre |
| 例句 | Let’s just all agree to forget that he made the unwise decision to play the character again in lacklustre sequel US Marshals. Tommy Lee Jones: five best moments 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z In this lacklustre movie, plays the brilliant CIA operative Evelyn Salt, who goes on the run after being denounced by a Russian defector as a long-time mole planted in the US as a child. Salt 2010-08-21T23:06:00Z After a lacklustre 2010 festival, the possibility of the Danish enfant terrible returning to the Croisette in May looks a thrilling prospect. Melancholia? With Lars Von Trier at the helm, don't doubt it 2010-07-29T15:35:00Z It’s been a pretty lacklustre fall television season on the broadcast networks. Fall TV season: the hits, the misses and the essentially cancelled 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z This week, Collins gave a lacklustre performance dressed as Marilyn Monroe, and was quick to draw ire from judge Jason Gardiner, who said she was more like Anna Nicole Smith. Netflix’s Fyre festival film offers a masterclass in how not to influence people 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z The vocal lines are given life by parody – but are elsewhere lacklustre, and the production's continuous resort to comic-strip irony undercuts the intrinsic drama of the tale. Piccard in Space ? review 2011-04-03T21:15:01Z The current series has been greeted by critics as a return to form after a lacklustre outing last year. The Apprentice final pits 'business Barbie' against doctor with a dream 2013-07-14T14:17:48Z In the age of lacklustre “adulting”, The Graduate must be even more welcome. Here’s to you, Mrs Robinson: why The Graduate unites warring generations 50 years on 2017-06-15T04:00:00Z As is too often the case at the Globe, some of the playing is lacklustre and the verse-speaking doubtful. Henry IV parts one and two 2010-07-15T20:29:00Z To stand idly by while millions eat lacklustre paellas is to miss an opportunity to spread a true piece of their culture to the rest of the world. How paella got punked – and the Valencian chefs trying to save it 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z The song itself, which will feature on his upcoming album, “Scorpion,” which is due on June 29th, is lacklustre compared to the rest of Drake’s impressive single streak. Drake and Karena Evans Stage a Clever “Degrassi” Reunion 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The final five songs – bar a lacklustre ensemble encore of David Bowie's "Heroes" – are given over to Matt Cardle, last year's winner. The X Factor Live Tour - review 2011-03-06T16:56:42Z The citizen hacker movement has developed in response to what they see as the slow pace of development, the lacklustre attitude of commercial companies and the heavy-handed approach of the regulators. Health hackers: the patients taking medical innovation into their own hands 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z Further down the chart, comedy Gulliver's Travels, starring Jack Black in a loose adaptation that might have Jonathan Swift turning in his grave, opened in a lacklustre seventh place with just $7.2m. True Grit, real hit: Coens' western scores big at Christmas box office 2010-12-27T11:58:02Z But despite the lack of forest, you often can't see the wood for the trees in a production that seems strangely lacklustre and is trying too hard to be jokey at the same time. As You Like It ? review 2011-01-18T22:15:01Z "U deserved better," Rose tweeted to fans, taking no responsibility for the lacklustre show. Axl blasts Reading 2010-08-31T09:23:00Z There's one rather good scene in Nikolai Foster's lacklustre production in which Pip removes his own clothes and dons those worn by the English rulers of his country. Great Expectations - review 2011-03-13T14:58:32Z It's the only time Coldplay hide a lacklustre song in this bath of colour. Coldplay – review 2012-06-02T23:05:27Z But the Sunday Mirror's Kevin O'Sullivan thought the whole episode was a "lacklustre affair", from the plot to the dinosaur and robots who made an appearance. Peter Capaldi's Doctor Who debut attracts 7.3m viewers 2014-08-24T04:00:00Z But those youthful hobbyists likely found, after a few frustrating sittings with lacklustre results, that capturing a moment in time in the mid-nineteenth century was more invigorating in theory than in execution. Lewis Carroll’s Portraiture 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z Despite lacklustre reviews, Bohemian Rhapsody became the biggest music biopic ever and won four Oscars. Rocketmen, raves and rhapsodies: how the music biopic became a Hollywood hit 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Boss of Me sits ill here, from the ugly Americanism of its title to the lacklustre rock of its execution. David Bowie: The Next Day – review 2013-03-10T00:06:25Z On top of this, they have to deal with lacklustre real-life networks. Why the 'open letter to mothers' trend needs to stop 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z It's not terrible, just terribly ordinary, disappointingly lacklustre and, crucially, not scary. Mark Kermode's DVD round-up 2013-01-27T00:06:05Z And yet, Great Expectations is, if truth be told, a fairly lacklustre Brit-soul affair. There's more to Kiki Dee than Don't Go Breaking My Heart 2011-01-28T13:16:42Z It wasn’t just that new song Future is lacklustre. Madonna was excruciating: what we learned from Eurovision 2019 2019-05-18T04:00:00Z In the weekend's blissful sunshine, the atmosphere at the festival's usually thriving hub – the "festival pavilion" – was decidedly lacklustre. Manchester's inaccessibly expensive festival 2011-07-07T10:59:01Z It's a vindication for the duo, who only officially got together in 2013 after years of playing in wedding bands and lacklustre side projects. Royal Blood rewrite the rules of rock 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z The musical number was the high point of an otherwise lacklustre finale for Ferguson. Craig Ferguson’s “The Late Late Show” Will Be Missed 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z After the film’s short cinematic run and the lacklustre critical response to the album, Carey tried to erase “Glitter” from existence, barely mentioning it in interviews and leaving the songs to gather dust. The #JusticeForGlitter Campaign Rescues a Mariah Carey Dud 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z Maybe the lacklustre debut was down to the fact that this is a new movie property that lacks audience awareness. The Hobbit rules them all as the holidays beckon 2012-12-24T10:41:15Z Despite the lacklustre rehearsal on 19 June, Ortega emphasised that the situation improved. Michael Jackson was too ill to perform, says choreographer 2011-01-05T10:24:30Z Africa United, which benefited from a certain amount of media goodwill, and was the Comic Relief gala at the London film festival, opened with a lacklustre £178,000 for a screen average of £783. Paranormal Activity 2 exorcises ghosts of Blair Witch on UK opening 2010-10-26T15:57:00Z That compares unfavourably with the new Star Wars, or another lacklustre recent sequel-reboot, Jurassic World, both anchored by nostalgia. Rise of the reboots gives new life to Rocky and Ghostbusters 2016-01-02T05:00:00Z Another 3D release, the latest instalment in the Resident Evil franchise, claimed third place with a lacklustre tally of £792,265. UK audiences go loopy for Looper 2012-10-03T08:44:45Z The Telegraph's Dominic Cavendish, who has criticised Nottingham Playhouse's "lacklustre regime", writes that "Croft has a hit on his hands that deserves to travel the country beyond its scheduled stops of Brighton and Liverpool." How do you put the Kite Runner on stage? 2013-05-14T17:39:40Z Their sitcoms made ours seem lacklustre in comparison. A life in books: Lauren Child 2010-10-04T07:00:00Z It’s infuriating, and I would like it to be known that I would much rather watch an amazing four-episode series of House of Cards than another lacklustre 13-episode one. Let's make House of Cards great again 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z But it sounds as if, from your point of view, your physical connection has always been lacklustre, and that may indicate a low probability of improvement. My partner says our relationship is the sexiest he's had. For me, it's the least. Can it be saved? 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z We used them to produce early issues of Blueprint magazine, a monthly devoted to architecture, fashion and design, yet they seemed lacklustre compared to many of the gleaming 80s designs we published. Steve Jobs: iDesigned your life 2011-08-25T13:08:12Z The musician eventually fulfilled his contract by delivering Warner Bros a series of albums packed with off-cuts and lacklustre material - including Chaos and Disorder and Old Friends 4 Sale. Prince re-signs with 'slave' label 2014-04-18T15:49:23Z The lacklustre landscape allowed Edinburgh-based musical Sunshine on Leith to claim second place in this week's chart after opening last week at three. Prisoners survives box office slump 2013-10-16T11:32:38Z The works on the top floor – free, after years of a dreadful policy of charging entry to this one small bit of the biennale – are a lacklustre ensemble. Back in business at the Liverpool Biennial 2010-09-20T20:30:00Z Lights flash, the band headbang enthusiastically, Blue Skies and My Broken Heart explode like a fireworks display, and all these ardent exertions result in a lacklustre sound that plods where it hopes to soar. Noah and the Whale 2010-07-14T09:16:00Z Habits of the House is lacklustre, a pastiche without a purpose, lacking both the intellectual heft of Weldon's previous novels and their sly savagery. Habits of the House by Fay Weldon – review 2012-08-03T21:55:02Z If you suffer from a lacklustre text life, help is at hand. Lost for words? A new app writes witty texts so you don’t have to 2016-03-07T05:00:00Z Alarmed by the use of her private details, Midwinter complained to JustEat; exasperated by its lacklustre response, she posted her exchange with the driver and the company on Twitter. Carnality and consent: how to navigate sex in the modern world 2018-02-14T05:00:00Z Even David’s drawled catchphrase “preeetty good” is deliberately lacklustre and bland. Preeetty good. Larry’s back and still misanthropic after all these years 2017-09-16T04:00:00Z Photograph: Everett Collection / Rex Feature In these lacklustre times, there are few phrases guaranteed to quicken the blood with a rush of anticipatory pleasure any more. Richard Chamberlain 2010-06-29T07:00:00Z Four lacklustre sequels, followed by two television spin-off series, amounted to flogging a dead ape, and the franchise finally fizzled out in the mid-70s. The Godfather – but with chimpanzees: on set with War for the Planet of the Apes 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Chinese retail sales are also due Wednesday, following lacklustre sales growth at the annual Singles Day shopping festival over the weekend. European stocks climb as yen slumps to one-year low 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Others have seen lacklustre stock performance after acquiring a target. Lloyd's of London SPAC venture scrapped due to volatile markets 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Aston Villa maintained their winning start to the season at home with a routine Premier League victory over a lacklustre Fulham side. Villa maintain 100% home record with routine win 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Disney reported in August that profits continued to fall as it faced a raft of issues including lacklustre film performance and a sharp drop in advertising sales in its traditional television business. Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in streaming service Hulu 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z West Bromwich Albion climbed back into the Championship top six as they scored a goal in each half to deservedly win a Midlands derby against lacklustre Coventry City. West Brom go fifth with victory at Coventry 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Boss Ynon Kreiz has been pushing the company to invest in films and television shows as a way to re-ignite growth which has been lacklustre across the industry since a pandemic surge. Barbie movie reverses Mattel's toy sales slump 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Overall, the region's oil refineries have been consuming less crude than a year ago amid lacklustre economic growth, Euroilstock data has shown. Oil little changed as economic concerns offset Middle East supply worries 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z After a lacklustre bowling performance allowed Afghanistan to reach 284 all out, England's batters succumbed under the lights and were bowled out for 215. England stunned by Afghanistan in World Cup defeat 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z He also demonstrated in those first six rounds, much more than he did in a lacklustre 12 versus Lopez, that he still has plenty to offer. 'A Cinderella story' - Wood's greatest comeback 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The lads played the game plan against a relentless and strong Ireland but, no excuses, we were predictable and lacklustre. 'Responsibility is mine' - Townsend on Scotland exit 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z In contrast, England struggled to 282-9 in a lacklustre batting performance. England routed by New Zealand in World Cup opener 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Birkenstock is the latest in a series of footwear makers to go public in recent years - most with a lacklustre showing so far. Birkenstock the latest shoe IPO to drop in a tough market 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z "Faced with higher wages and rising materials and energy costs, companies are more serious about a restructuring of their lacklustre domestic businesses, a step long overdue," he said. Japan M&A blazes trail as global deals decline 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Experts have partly attributed the slump to misinformation, along with a lacklustre “Yes” campaign and conservative opposition. In Australia’s Outback, Indigenous Voice proposal struggles to inspire In the end their paths never crossed as Mbappe patrolled the left flank, occasionally wandering in lacklustre fashion, while Burn covered himself in glory. 'Newcastle win worth the 20-year wait for Toon fans' 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z "In line with the global industrial downturn, the Canadian manufacturing sector continued to experience lacklustre performance during September," Paul Smith, economics director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said in a statement. Canadian factory PMI falls to three-year low in September 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The crackling atmosphere, which began building from the moment the home side stepped off the team coach, will only be a consolation after a lacklustre showing. Liverpool win at Arsenal in front of record crowd 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z However, analysts said the UK was still suffering from lacklustre growth. UK economy grew faster than estimated since Covid 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Coupled with a lacklustre online offering, the family-run chain faced the perfect storm, analysts say. First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z However, even in times of lacklustre economic activity, China tends to bolster its storage capacity, particularly with the availability of cheap Russian crude. Oil ticks higher as tight supply trumps macroeconomic gloom 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Even in times of lacklustre economic activity, China tends to bolster its storage capacity, particularly with the availability of cheap Russian crude. Oil holds steady as Saudi cuts balance macroeconomic gloom 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z There have been pockets of protests in some states against the hardship and the labour unions staged lacklustre demonstrations but they barely registered. Lagos traffic jams disappear. But this isn't good news for Nigeria 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z The government has already announced a string of support measures for the sector in recent weeks, against a backdrop of investor-spooking data indicating lacklustre economic growth and sagging consumer confidence. Exclusive: China to take more action to revive property sector 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Asian shares also had a lacklustre performance overnight. Shares whipsaw as Fed weighs inflation risks, yields steady 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Since the strikes began, there have been a number of lacklustre opening weekends for movies because of the promotional ban. Dune: Part Two delayed until 2024 due to ongoing Hollywood strikes 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Just before the Sima goal, Dessers was rounded on by the home support for what they felt was his lack of effort in front of PSV's goal, a lacklustre attempt to reach a cross. Pulsating Ibrox induction offers hope for new-look Rangers 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z But she warned that Tapestry is also inheriting Michael Kors, which has suffered from years of lacklustre performance. Versace's owner to be taken over in $8.5bn deal 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The move comes as the firm faces a range of troubles, including lacklustre film performance and a sharp drop in television advertising sales. Disney to expand ads on streaming as business flags 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Lower imports meanwhile highlighted the lacklustre domestic Chinese picture. Analysis: No decoupling, but West and China drift apart 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z England were lacklustre and predictable, struggling to create chances and growing frustrated as each minute passed, feeling as if they were repeating the same things to no avail. Stumbling England ride their luck and find way to win 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Instead, they failed to win even three matches at the tournament for the first time - a lacklustre performance culminating in an extraordinary and historic exit at the hands of Sweden on penalties. USA World Cup exit a predictable 'catastrophe' 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Amazon's e-commerce business perked up in the three months to June, after months of lacklustre spending amidst a wider, sluggish economy. Amazon online sales improve despite economy fears 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z China's post-COVID recovery has lost steam in recent months as demand has weakened abroad and remained lacklustre at home, with the Chinese economy growing at a sluggish pace in the second quarter. Yum China sticks to plan to open up to 1,300 new stores this year -CEO 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z But a series of lacklustre performances so far has fans like Lawler on edge. Women's World Cup 2023: Rare feeling for US fans ahead of Portugal clash 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Shares for listed gas utility companies briefly reversed this year's trend downwards after the policy was announced, but they remain under pressure from lacklustre industrial demand and China's struggling economy. Analysis: China policy reform to end losses for city-gas firms on household sales 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The European champions were lacklustre and wasteful in their 1-0 victory, struggling to put away the chances they created while looking occasionally sloppy in defence. Lionesses rusty and predictable but get job done 2023-07-22T04:00:00Z Momentum in China's post-pandemic economic recovery has slowed from a brisk pickup seen in the first quarter amid faltering manufacturing and lacklustre consumer confidence. China's factory gate prices fall at fastest pace in 7 years 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z A lacklustre display from England and an ominous unbeaten 85 from Steve Smith give Australia much the better of the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Smith leads Australia dominance at Lord's 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z A lacklustre display from England and an ominous unbeaten 85 from Steve Smith gave Australia much the better of the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. Ominous Smith gives Australia edge over England 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Ms Wilson said the boycott comes at the end of "a rather soul-destroying and quite frankly lacklustre four years at university", disrupted by industrial action as well as online learning during the pandemic. Marking boycott impact downplayed by universities, union claims 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z The UK's heavy pandemic death toll "built on a decade of lacklustre performance on life expectancy" says Veena Raleigh, of the King's Fund, a health think tank. Covid: How do UK pandemic death rates compare? 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z And yet the lacklustre readouts, with no breakthroughs and plenty of qualifiers, have been greeted with hope, rather than disappointment. Anxious neighbours sigh in relief as US and China talk 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Manager Page said he took full responsibility for Wales' lacklustre display at the World Cup in November but received a vote of "complete confidence" from Football Association of Wales CEO Noel Mooney in December. Page's 'slap' response to defeat wrong - Roberts 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z A lacklustre U.S. dollar is positive news for emerging Asian markets as this could improve the balance of payment position while attracting capital inflows and reducing foreign debt burden. Asian FX mixed after weak US data affirms Fed pause, stocks gain 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z This time, economists are expecting another bullish take on the world from supply-chain managers and for services to again make up for lacklustre manufacturing. Morning Bid: Can PMIs reprise their April surprise? 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Numerous fans had left by full-time and were not present when the players completed a lacklustre end of season lap around the pitch to thank supporters. 'Massive decisions to make' - will Kane stay at 'shambolic' Spurs? 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z For years, rising demand and undersupply of palladium pushed prices higher, while lacklustre consumption and more plentiful availability kept platinum prices low. Platinum facing biggest deficit in years as carmakers snap up metal 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Wakefield will hope former Man of Steel Luke Gale will be available to make his debut for the club to boost their lacklustre attack in their Challenge Cup tie with Leigh next week. Trinity's winless start goes on with Hull FC loss 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z A further row over editing and a lacklustre release as a B-movie alongside Don't Look Now in 1973 almost smothered the film before it was born. Why The Wicker Man has divided opinion for 50 years 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, global equity funds saw $8.89 billion worth of net selling, the biggest weekly outflow in four weeks, undermined by lacklustre first-quarter results. Global money market funds see big inflows in the week to April 26 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Still, others’ hesitancy can be self-fulfilling, if lacklustre flows hold back performance and fail to offer compelling reasons for foreigners to leave their home markets. Analysis-China investment consensus cracks as politics fuel fears 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Indian shares were set to open lower on Tuesday over worries about weak tech spending after lacklustre fourth-quarter earnings from the top two IT firms triggered a fall in equities in the previous session. Dollar slips after earlier rally; China GDP beats estimates 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z The start to this game was eerily familiar for Kilmarnock, with basic errors and lacklustre defending ruling out any possibility of gaining a foothold in the match. Celtic canter further towards title in Kilmarnock 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z A job applicant said he received a "disingenuous and lacklustre" apology from The Ritz after he was told that "Afro-style hair" was banned among staff at the exclusive London hotel. The Ritz London applicant told 'Afro-style hair' was banned 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Newcastle failed to muster a single shot on target in a lacklustre first-half display, and having been punished following the concession of two penalties before the break their winning run was under serious threat. Newcastle win at Brentford to boost top-four hopes 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z The big question is whether oil prices will keep rising, feeding higher inflation, or settle to balance the production cuts with a lacklustre global economy. Take Five: An uneasy calm 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The world's third-biggest economy has struggled to make a solid post-COVID recovery, undermined by lacklustre household consumption and a global slowdown. Japan exports up for 2 straight yrs but global headwinds point to soft outlook 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z At that time, Jones' motivation was questioned after a lacklustre performance but the fire was clearly back in the history maker as he walked to the cage. Jones becomes two-weight UFC champion 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z He scored it nine out of 10 but did comment on some technical issues, a lacklustre main story and some poor enemy variety as drawbacks. Hogwarts Legacy game comes out amid online debate 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Smaller managers were squeezed by expenses and lacklustre revenues last year, said Steinbrugge. Biggest hedge funds will keep lion's share of customers in 2023, data shows 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z A lacklustre Spurs, who fell out of the Premier League top four on Saturday, have now won only two of their past seven games. Villa win increases pressure on Spurs boss Conte 2023-01-01T05:00:00Z Charities are facing "lacklustre" festive donations as the soaring cost of living hits the finances of organisations and their sponsors. Charities with a mountain to climb as donors drop 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z UK's main stock indexes slumped on Friday as major central banks stuck to their hawkish stance on interest rates while lacklustre British economic data also heightened concerns about a looming recession. Britain's Christmas shopping hurt by rail strikes and snow 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z They produced another lacklustre display against Croatia despite knowing a win was necessary to progress to the last 16. Belgium out of World Cup after draw with Croatia 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z A Pakistan side containing four debutants were lacklustre with the ball and woeful in the field. Four make tons on stunning day for England 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Friday's lacklustre 0-0 draw against USA was greeted by loud jeers from fans at the final whistle. 'We do not need boos to know we didn't play well' 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z Head blitzed a brilliant 152 from 130 balls and Warner made 106 from 102 deliveries as England were punished for a lacklustre bowling effort in their final game before returning home. Head and Warner condemn England to record defeat 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z England were pretty lacklustre, a mixture of inexperience and only having five bowling options proving costly. Australia canter to win over England in first ODI 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Mr Trump's announcement comes as some fellow Republicans blame him for the party's lacklustre performance in last week's midterm elections. Donald Trump says he'll run for president again in 2024 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z The lacklustre results have even placed a question mark over the timing of Mr Trump's widely expected declaration of a 2024 White House comeback bid. US elections: Biden hails better-than-expected midterms results 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z The property market continued its slump in October, with private data showing home prices and sales falling, indicating lacklustre sentiment and a bleak outlook amid strict COVID-19 curbs that have rattled consumer confidence. Chinese property stocks soar on fresh regulatory support 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z But they all face the same problem: there is less money to go around since the Fed turned off the taps, making investors impatient with profligate governments, stubborn central banks or lacklustre growth. Analysis: World central banks caught in the Fed's slipstream 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z Treasury yields rose overnight after some lacklustre auctions. Stocks creep higher as focus turns to U.S. inflation data 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Does a good final make up for a lacklustre tournament? 'Gripping finals day fights Hundred’s second-season syndrome' 2022-09-04T04:00:00Z Arsenal maintained their 100% start to the season to stay top of the Premier League with a narrow victory over a lacklustre Aston Villa side. Arsenal maintain their 100% start against Villa 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Store openings are still lacklustre and below pre-pandemic levels, resulting in an overall loss of more than 2,200 outlets. Store closures at lowest level for seven years 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Carving out lacklustre non-pharma businesses fits a broader trend in the industry increasingly keen on sharpening focus on the lucrative market for patented prescription medicines. Analysis: Novartis CEO may struggle to rally investors to Sandoz spin-off 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z Activity in the services sector contracted for the first time in five months, as a fall in new business raised worries about lacklustre demand at home. Japan's Aug factory activity grows at slowest pace in 19 months - flash PMI 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Which is probably why the first week of this year's Hundred has seemed lacklustre, after the women's entrance was delayed because of the Commonwealth Games T20 competition. Women make Hundred whole again with welcome return 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Swedish bank SEB said on Thursday its second-quarter net profit beat analyst expectations, as higher interest rates and increased demand from corporate customers offset negative impact from lacklustre stock markets. Lloyds offers extra support to 2 million customers as cost rises hit hard 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z Swedish bank SEB said on Thursday its second-quarter net profit beat analyst expectations, as higher interest rates and increased demand from corporate customers offset negative impact from lacklustre stock markets. Bank SEB's quarterly net profit beats estimates 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z In fleeting glimpses he has shown immense talent but too often, mediocre and lacklustre have been the assessment of the Frenchman. What did we learn from Man Utd-Liverpool friendly? 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Any doubts about the hosts' credentials following a lacklustre opening performance against Austria were swept away on Monday night. 'We need fans to get excited while we stay focused' 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z The company's sales were lacklustre, however, until late last week when its hosts, former New Oriental teachers, started using the sessions to teach English to viewers as well. China's New Oriental education giant finds new life in English live streaming 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Southgate and England need this summer break to refresh minds and legs, to dissect what has happened not just in the last fortnight but throughout a lacklustre 12 months. 'Damaging & humiliating' - can Southgate be a winner? 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z But that fall is down to a raft of lacklustre PMI and housing data that points to a cooling economy. Marketmind: Whack-a-mole on markets 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z Input costs meanwhile rose at a solid pace but efforts by services firms to attract more business amid lacklustre demand drove a drop in prices charged, highlighting rising cost pressures facing services providers. China's services activity falls at second sharpest rate on record - Caixin PMI 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Though it may not have swung too many voters the debate did raise the energy levels in what so far has been a lacklustre campaign if even for just an hour. NI election 2022: Leaders' debate raises energy levels of campaign 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z James was missed in a lacklustre first half. Late Pulisic winner boosts Chelsea's top-four hopes 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z But will they give lacklustre stock markets a lift? Take Five: April showers earnings and elections 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Critics panned the film for its lacklustre scripting and generic storytelling. KGF 2, RRR, Pushpa: The southern Indian films winning on Bollywood's turf 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Leicester looked leggy and lacklustre, probably due to their superb midweek victory in Europe. Who made Garth Crooks' Team of the Week? 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z The euro has slid back towards Friday’s levels while French stocks are set for a lacklustre start. Marketmind: Pressure points 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Arsenal were simply lacklustre and showed little in the way of a response to what Arteta described as an "unacceptable" display in Monday's 3-0 loss at Crystal Palace. Brighton end dire form with win at Arsenal 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Everton secured what could prove a priceless victory in their battle to avoid relegation as lacklustre Manchester United were beaten at Goodison Park. Everton beat Man Utd to boost survival hopes 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z That's despite recession signals emanating from U.S. bond yield curves and a drumbeat of lacklustre economic data - Britsh February retail sales were worse than expected. Morning Bid: Now even Japan seems ok with rising bond yields 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z It also comes in above targeted slower economic growth of around 5.5% amid domestic headwinds for the world's second largest economy, including a downturn in the country's vast real estate sector and lacklustre consumption. China plans 7.1% defence spending rise this year, outpacing GDP target 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z But for much of the rest of the world's no.3 economy, wages remain lacklustre. After decades of flat pay, some Japan firms boost salaries to retain skilled staff 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z When France's right-wing Republicans chose her to be their first ever female presidential candidate she climbed quickly in the polls, but has since fallen back amid a lacklustre campaign and defections in her party. French election: Who's vying to challenge Emmanuel Macron? 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Meanwhile Walt Disney Co. assuaged fears, raised after Netflix's lacklustre earnings report, that the entertainment streaming sector faces a reckoning as the pandemic ends. Morning Bid: A pause for breath 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z Egypt were lacklustre for much of the proceedings, managing just one shot in the opening 70 minutes. Iheanacho nets winner as Nigeria sink Egypt 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Riding on generous government incentives, Thailand's energy firms are deepening a push into solar power to bolster their profits over the next few years and perk up lacklustre shares. Forget shareholder resolutions, fund manager says: hire better directors 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z His debate performances were widely praised as assured, even if he came across as predictable, and he was helped by a lacklustre campaign from Mr Laschet. Olaf Scholz: Who is Germany's new chancellor? 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z "He never came across as somebody who was opinionated, who was driven, that had an agenda. He was a typically lacklustre child who drifted around," he told the hearing. Manchester Arena Inquiry: No sign of Abedi's extremism at school, teacher says 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z Performances were lacklustre too - England beat Northern Ireland in February but suffered back-to-back friendly defeats by France and Canada. How England's Lionesses turned things around in 2021 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Scott Arfield gave Rangers a lifeline at the end of an extraordinary half, but the Scottish champions failed to test goalkeeper Matt Macey in a lacklustre second period. Boyle's semi-final hat-trick stuns Rangers 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z The hosts failed to manage a single shot on or off target in a lacklustre opening 45 minutes with the determined visitors by far the better side. Conte wins first league game with Spurs 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Premier League leaders Chelsea ruthlessly tightened their grip on top spot by punishing the failings of lacklustre Leicester at King Power Stadium. Leaders Chelsea too good for flat Foxes 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z Paytm's lacklustre debut wasn't entirely unanticipated after institutional investors took three full days to submit enough bids to cover all the shares on offer - although the extent of the slide has surprised many. Paytm: Shares plunge in India's biggest ever market debut 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z Some have questioned whether the inclusion of Smith may now mean Farrell is surplus to requirements after lacklustre performances in England's disappointing 2021 Six Nations campaign. Tuilagi on wing 'may make life easier' 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z It is expected to lose some seats because of disapproval of its handling of the coronavirus pandemic and lacklustre support for Kishida. Factbox: Five to watch: the big numbers in Japan's general election 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z Announcements from Russia and Saudi Arabia were also lacklustre. COP26: World makes new bid to avert climate disaster 2021-10-31T04:00:00Z The visitors capitalised on a lacklustre start from the hosts to dominate the early exchanges and were rewarded with a two-goal lead inside 20 minutes. Resurgent Arsenal win at Leicester 2021-10-30T04:00:00Z The lacklustre state of the travel market has also led some Chinese airlines to roll out "all you can fly" promotional deals in the past few weeks to stimulate demand. China's top airlines post wider losses on COVID-19 resurgence 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z Since then, the recovery has cooled because of a surge in Delta infections aggravated by lacklustre vaccination rates. US growth slows to just 2% as Delta hits economy 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z A lacklustre result for Kishida, who is just weeks into the job, could lead to a push in the party to oust him ahead of next year’s upper house vote. Tightrope election may spell uncertain future for Japan's new prime minister 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Liverpool, who can only beat the lacklustre lot in front of them, have been excellent. Leicester v Manchester United, Manchester City v Burnley – live! 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The Young Lions were lacklustre throughout, rarely playing with the pace or fluidity to trouble the hosts who have now lost all five of their Group G fixtures. Ten-man England U21s win in Andorra 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z Data released already today shows that Asia’s manufacturing activity was lacklustre in September amid signs of slowing Chinese growth and factory shutdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic. UK business confidence ‘falls off a cliff’, as fuel crisis enters second week – business live 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Separate data out on Thursday showed retail sales in August slipped for the first time in six months as households cut spending amid a coronavirus relapse, signalling lacklustre consumer sentiment. Japan's Aug factory output extends declines on car production cuts 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z Fatigue was evident in a lacklustre first half, but as soon as Shaw opened the scoring in the 47th minute, they came alive. Holders Man City ease into FA Cup semis 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z His debate performances were widely praised as assured, even if he came across as predictable, and he has been helped by a lacklustre campaign from Mr Laschet. German elections 2021: 'Bazooka man' Olaf Scholz bidding for chancellor 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z The central bank is set to maintain its massive stimulus at its Sept. 21-22 policy meeting, as supply bottlenecks caused by factory shutdowns in Asia and lacklustre consumption weigh on the economy. BOJ tankan to show manufacturers' Q3 mood down slightly from Q2 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The CDU leader's campaign has been widely derided as lacklustre and strewn with gaffes. German election: Merkel attacks left as polls point to defeat 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z "The headline draw was welcome news but a steep drop in crude exports and lacklustre jet fuel demand prevented prices from extending gains," Edward Moya, senior analyst at OANDA, said in a note. Oil prices fall first day in four as virus concerns return 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z Abe led his coalition to victory in six national elections, but Suga ha seen defeats in by-elections and a lacklustre showing in a Tokyo local poll. Analysis-Risks of party revolt grow for Japan's PM Suga after local poll loss 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z It follows a lacklustre stock market debut for the firm, which is popular with young investors but controversial. Robinhood shares surge 80% amid frenzied trading 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z "But that doesn't mean I'm not worried about future incidents, considering how lacklustre the government is at crisis management," said the resident, who asked to be identified only by his first name. Residents return as toxic chemicals from Thai factory dissipate 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z That might be less than the 12 point deficit at the 2019 general election, but still leaves the party's standing looking very similar to many a lacklustre performance under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership. Sir John Curtice: What the 2021 election results mean for the parties 2021-05-08T04:00:00Z Daly - usually a full-back for England - was dropped for the side's Six Nations match against France after lacklustre performances earlier in the tournament. Lions like Farrell can find 'confidence' 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z One turning point was when Lelush was graded F for a lacklustre performance, to which he declared: "F is for freedom." Lelush: How a sulky Russian model became China's slacker icon 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z "There's a lot of things the Oscars weren't, but lacklustre thankfully wasn't one of them," he wrote in one of the evening's few positive write-ups. Oscars 2021: 'Sluggish' ceremony leaves critics cold 2021-04-26T04:00:00Z It was a surprise therefore, that the contest began in such a lacklustre manner. Man Utd held by stubborn Leeds 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z The government last week widened the city’s vaccine scheme to include those aged between 16 to 29 years old for the first time, as they aim to boost lacklustre demand for inoculations amongst residents. Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines for 2 weeks 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z It’s a lacklustre start across Europe, but stocks are broadly edging higher: European, US stocks hover near record highs on Covid recovery hopes – business live 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z An unexpected loss to Scotland, some reprieve against Italy, before a lacklustre display littered with ill discipline against Wales - things are not going the way England fans might have hoped. Underdogs England face pivotal game 2021-03-12T05:00:00Z Treasury auctions three- and 10-year bonds, following a recent debt sale that saw lacklustre demand. Analysis: Fed may need more than words in next battle with markets 2021-03-03T05:00:00Z However - less than two years after its troubled debut - there are reports that the game's lacklustre reception and dwindling player count mean its days are numbered. What happened to Anthem? The blockbuster game that failed to find a community 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z United have launched a surprise title challenge on the back of a 12-match unbeaten run, but produced a lacklustre performance against a Blades side they were expected to beat. 'No Man Utd inquest after Blades loss' 2021-01-27T05:00:00Z Sri Lanka's batting, perhaps spooked by the turning pitch, was hapless and their effort in the field lacklustre, but England were clinical. England complete win on dramatic day 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The lacklustre showing at Arsenal made it three defeats in four games and left Lampard repeating his belief that his side are not ready to challenge for the title. Arteta's 'special day' leaves Lampard 'angry' 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z One was a trainee priest who, when he complained to a bishop, was met with a "lacklustre response" and told to "stop causing problems". Granville Gibson: Church dismissed sex priest abuse as drunkenness 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Passive against Scotland and lacklustre against Ireland in the last month, they were into everything here. Slade and Mako Vunipola send England past Wales into Autumn Nations final 2020-11-28T05:00:00Z Foreign direct investment, a linchpin of the crown prince’s economic reform plans, was also lacklustre, with Investment Minister Khalid al Falih saying he expected a slowdown this year due to the pandemic. COVID deals blow to Saudi Arabia's G20 summit ambitions 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Oil prices jumped as investors greeted the vaccine news and the prospect of a Biden victory, shrugging off worries about lacklustre demand. Vaccine progress and Biden win power stocks to record peak 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, oil prices jumped on Monday, shrugging off worries about lacklustre demand. Biden win boosts global stock markets as FTSE 100 surges 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z But they produced a lacklustre performance and failed to register a single attempt on target in the second period against Royal Antwerp, who finished fourth in Belgium's top flight last season. 'My future choices are going to be easy' 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Without Trump, a more measured and reasoned Republican candidate might prove a stronger challenge to Biden, a lacklustre campaigner who would probably not be so far ahead in the polls if not for the pandemic. 'It’s a hoax. There's no pandemic': Trump's base stays loyal as president fights Covid 2020-10-03T04:00:00Z Wage pressures such as lower summer bonuses are expected to result in lacklustre consumer spending for some time, he added. Japan August household spending seen falling for 11th straight month: Reuters poll 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z The third-quarter spike, however, failed to take up all the slack after a lacklustre start to the year. M&A spikes in record third quarter as boards go on pandemic deal spree 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z That staved off disaster, but it left lacklustre growth and prices drifting perilous closely to deflation. The world's central banks are starting to experiment. But what comes next? | Adam Tooze 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z The v-shaped collar with yellow is much more interesting than recent efforts – Spurs kits are often a little lacklustre. Lava touches and teal accents: the Premier League's 2020-21 kits 2020-08-29T04:00:00Z But the results from this first gene-therapy trial for cystic fibrosis were lacklustre — as was the case with other trials over the next several years. Gene therapy could offer an inclusive cure for cystic fibrosis 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Yes, he says, the project sprang from a dark place: by the end of the 80s, Dexys had split following a lacklustre reaction to what many now regard as their masterpiece, Don’t Stand Me Down. Kevin Rowland on the My Beauty furore: 'I wasn't cracking up. I just wanted to wear a dress' 2020-07-21T04:00:00Z A lacklustre performance was arguably best summed up by a flurry of statistics; that this was the first time in 13 years that a Mourinho Premier League team has not managed a shot on target. Bournemouth's Wilson and King see efforts ruled out to reprieve Tottenham 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z "Unilever's sales have been lacklustre of late, and the pursuit of a single listing is Unilever's way of making sure it's in the best possible shape to start the difficult process of rejuvenation." Ben & Jerry's maker Unliever settles on UK base 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z While he appeared disinterested at Super Rugby level over the next three seasons, those lacklustre performances were not repeated with the All Blacks. On this day: Born May 21, 1982: Ma'a Nonu, New Zealand rugby player 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, even if the Greater Recession leads to a lacklustre U-shaped recovery this year, an L-shaped “Greater Depression” will follow later in this decade, owing to 10 ominous and risky trends. Ten reasons why a 'Greater Depression' for the 2020s is inevitable 2020-04-29T04:00:00Z Even with year-round fresh produce in the shops, a gleaming row of gem-hued jars filled to the brim with crunch and spice can brighten up the most lacklustre meal. The power of pickles: a guide to preserving almost everything – from jam-making to chutneys 2020-04-28T04:00:00Z The big winner of the night was undoubtedly former Vice President Joe Biden, who made a remarkable comeback after a lacklustre start to his campaign. Markets rally despite China car sales slumping 80% - business live 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Maroon 5 left Chilean fans disappointed after a strangely lacklustre show at the Viña del Mar festival on Thursday. Maroon 5 criticised for 'reluctant' Chile show 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z But a lacklustre national research budget, unique ethical considerations and patchy infrastructure present challenges to scientists’ ambitions. Daily briefing: True random-number generator powered by crystals 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z We can lament the mistaken decision to call a referendum, and the lacklustre, unemotional campaign. Editorial Roundup: US 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Growth in construction was offset by a weakening service sector, while manufacturing was "lacklustre". Weak November weighs on UK growth 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z Brighton recorded their first home win since 2 November with a convincing victory over a lacklustre Bournemouth side at the Amex Stadium. Brighton’s Aaron Mooy produces cracker to finish off Bournemouth 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z But beyond a short-term bounce, factors such as lacklustre economic growth in developed markets and shrinking population growth will keep rates lower for longer, said Kwan. Domestic focus a 'better choice' for many Chinese companies: Harvest Global CIO 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Still lacklustre demand for Opel’s Insignia sedan has forced Ruesselsheim to almost halve output to 68,000 vehicles this year, and to start shorter working hours, calling into question the need for current staff levels. European labor unions fret about jobs in Fiat Chrysler-PSA deal 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z “Whether all the extra investment will be worth it in the end is perhaps open to question, especially given the lacklustre sales guidance for next quarter,” said Hargreaves Lansdown analyst Nicholas Hyett. Amazon's faster shipping dents profits, more pain to come 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z Another aim of the project is to press governments and corporations to close the gap between ambitious long-term promises and lacklustre short-term action. It’s time to rein in the fossil fuel giants before their greed chokes the planet | Richard Heede 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z Another aim of the project is to press governments and corporations to close the gap between ambitious long-term promises and lacklustre short-term action. Richmond v Chevron: the California city taking on its most powerful polluter 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z Another aim of the project is to press governments and corporations to close the gap between ambitious long-term promises and lacklustre short-term action. Revealed: the 20 firms behind a third of all carbon emissions 2019-10-09T04:00:00Z He added: “Everything about United was lacklustre. No quality. A lack of desire. A lack of leaders. It’s a long way back for them.” Ole Gunnar Solskjær defends United players and rues missed ‘big chances’ 2019-09-22T04:00:00Z “I must admit, England looked lacklustre with the ball yesterday,” he emails, not inaccurately. Ashes 2019: England v Australia fourth Test, day two – live! 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z Italy performed poorly too, with no growth, while France and Belgium managed lacklustre growth of 0.2% Germany 'teetering on edge of recession'; US yield curve inverts - business live 2019-08-14T04:00:00Z “I’m ashamed,” he said of his latest time loss to Thomas, following on from his AG2R La Mondiale team’s lacklustre performance in the team time trial in Brussels. Groenewegen sprints to Tour stage win as Brailsford cools Bernal hype 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z However, his consistently lacklustre time trialling and unreliable health suggest that victory remains beyond him. Tour de France 2019: the contenders battling for yellow and green 2019-06-29T04:00:00Z A volley wide of the near post from Amandine Henry perhaps the best attempt of a lacklustre half. Wendie Renard’s twice-taken penalty takes France past Nigeria 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z The South Africa operation was smaller and more lacklustre than Moscow’s recent extensive effort in Sudan. Documents suggest Russian plan to sway South Africa election 2019-05-08T04:00:00Z But the last time the party leader was challenged - for what was seen as his lacklustre support for Remain in the 2016 referendum - his supporters rallied round and his opponent, pro-EU Owen Smith, was defeated. Labour's Brexit meeting: What's at stake? 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z The Austrian has turned the Saints from lacklustre relegation certainties into a vibrant side who have beaten Arsenal and Tottenham, and pushed Liverpool all the way. Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z If England needed motivation for a brighter start, after a lacklustre first half against Brazil, facing the titans of women’s football in the home of the Titans would be it. England’s Steph Houghton and Nikita Parris score to earn draw with USA 2019-03-02T05:00:00Z In a statement on Tuesday, the firm cited lacklustre demand and rising competition for its darkening outlook. Samsung warns of sharp profit drop 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z The boost faded in 2017 and left 2018 as a particularly unspectacular year – except in the US, where Donald Trump’s tax cuts more than made up for lacklustre global trade and fed a consumption boom. Pessimists are predicting a global crash in 2020. You can see why 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z This was a lacklustre contest which arguably thrust the focus on what both sides lack up front. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2018-12-31T05:00:00Z “The Apprentice” was so successful that, by the time the second season launched, Trump’s lacklustre tie-in products were being edged out by blue-chip companies willing to pay handsomely to have their wares featured onscreen. How Mark Burnett Resurrected Donald Trump as an Icon of American Success 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z Viral transmission from child to child, through the usual scratches of rough play and the lacklustre hygiene of youth, seems to be a more prominent infection route. The silent epidemic killing more people than HIV, malaria or TB 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z Such speculation is a regular topic of conversation in online forums, where drivers post screengrabs of nonsensical ride requests and compare increasingly lacklustre, algorithmically generated bonus opportunities. High score, low pay: why the gig economy loves gamification 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z Despite their conflicting approaches, Trump and Obama shared one message: that the normally lacklustre and low-turnout midterms could not be more significant this time. Trump and Obama press importance of midterms in last-ditch campaign effort – live 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z After a lacklustre period in 2012, it stepped up that training. What wine has to do with our productivity problem 2018-10-26T04:00:00Z The lacklustre growth picture narrowed the gap between German two-year and 10-year yields, flattening the yield curve — a classic sign of growth worries. Fears for growth, company profits keep stocks under pressure after... 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z The lacklustre growth picture narrowed the gap between German 2-year and 10-year yields, in what is known a ‘flattening’ of the yield curve and a classic sign of growth worries. Global stocks eyeing sixth day in red, fret about growth and... 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z It was the lack of clear-cut opportunities that surprised in a lacklustre first half. Manchester City pay price for carelessness with shock loss to Lyon 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Matt Lees is furious at what he sees as YouTube’s lacklustre approach to support and advice. The YouTube stars heading for burnout: ‘The most fun job imaginable became deeply bleak’ 2018-09-08T04:00:00Z Gains aside, the returns of the current bull market have been lacklustre compared to prior rallies, said Mr Silverblatt. S&P index set for record winning streak 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z One reason for the lacklustre results might be that the company has simply stretched itself too thin. How TripAdvisor changed travel 2018-08-17T04:00:00Z Land reform expert Ruth Hall describes the ANC's commitment to land redistribution as lacklustre. South Africa risks 'Zimbabwe-style land chaos' 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Reviewers railed against the cardboard characters and fans of the game derided the lacklustre, frenziedly edited fight scenes. 'I punched him so hard he cried': inside the Street Fighter movie 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z It ended in typically lacklustre fashion for England, but there were some incredible moments to treasure. Which is the best World Cup ever? Rating contenders from 1954 to 2014 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z After what was seen as at best a lacklustre campaign on his part to keep Britain in the EU in 2016, his internal opponents made a move - but also made a series of miscalculations. The long march of Corbyn's Labour 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z And as England prepare for their first World Cup game, the i says lacklustre starts from the tournament favourites mean it's "all to play for". In a hurry? Here's what you need to know this morning 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z The BCC said there was a "lacklustre outlook" for consumer spending, business investment and trade. Employers' group issues UK growth warning 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z In 2006, it divorced itself from the country’s complex and lacklustre parental leave programme. 'The Daddy quota': how Quebec got men to take parental leave 2018-06-15T04:00:00Z Hopes are high, but then… well, you know what happens - lacklustre performances or penalty shoot-out heartbreak, followed by an early flight home. Reality Check: Does form count at the World Cup? 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z But overall, he believed the current Democratic field was lacklustre and too easily distracted by Trump’s “bizarre and theatrical shenanigans”. Rev Al Sharpton: Democrats 'too tame to deal with Trump' 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z Ben Brettell of Hargreaves Lansdown said the underlying trend for retail sales remained "pretty lacklustre" and the figures were little incentive for the Bank of England to raise interest rates. Retail sales bounce back in April 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z The lacklustre partial spin-off on May 10th of the American life-insurance unit of AXA, a French insurer, is just the latest sign of worries about the industry’s prospects. The life-insurance industry is in need of new vigour 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z But to say it is lacklustre is to underplay how weak it is, especially when the extra efforts of the government and the central bank are considered. The silent recovery: how much longer can America’s long, slow boom last? 2018-04-28T04:00:00Z Mamet’s last new Broadway play, China Doll, opened to lacklustre reviews in winter 2015 and starred Al Pacino as a fading power broker, a role written for him. David Mamet writes play about Harvey Weinstein 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z After a lacklustre campaign where the national issue took second place to the economy, voter apathy also emerged victorious with only 395,915 voters casting ballots. Cyprus president faces runoff after failing to win overall majority 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z Labour called it a "pointless and lacklustre PR exercise". New Tory chairman defends reshuffle 2018-01-09T05:00:00Z He signalled Labour’s intention to keep up the pressure on the government on domestic policy issues, while branding May’s reshuffle as “a pointless and lacklustre PR exercise”. Jeremy Corbyn insists UK cannot remain in single market after Brexit 2018-01-08T05:00:00Z In December the lacklustre Norway Spruce was affectionately nicknamed "Spelacchio", which translates as "Mangy" or "Baldy". New life for Rome's 'baldy' Christmas tree 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Complaints about hefty fees and lacklustre teaching are common. The benefits of a university education 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z As Portugal’s sole representative in the knockout stages after Benfica’s lacklustre showing, Porto will look to transfer their strong league form to the Champions League in the New Year. Champions League power rankings: Manchester City are the team to beat 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z Curtailment is a big reason why China’s renewable-energy plants deliver lacklustre performance. The complex web behind the siting of power plants Stagnant wage growth becomes entrenched, confidence is lost, pay deals stay lacklustre, companies become more reluctant to hire, the process repeats. The economic lessons Japan can teach the West 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z Last year, the company shut its doors after its aggressive recruiting practices and its students’ lacklustre record in the job market prompted the DoE to turn off the federal spigot. For-profit colleges in America relaunch themselves as non-profits 2017-11-09T05:00:00Z But it lasted just three months on Broadway in 2014 and 15 after mixed reviews and lacklustre ticket sales. Sting brings Newcastle-set musical home 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z The Democratic base appears motivated by its hatred for Mr Trump, while the Republican base seems depressed by his lacklustre record. Two white-shoe Republican candidates go full Breitbart 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z The manager who tried to shove him unceremoniously through the exit door will have felt sheepish, to say the least, when his Senegalese substitute turned the latest lacklustre Everton performance around. Oumar Niasse scores twice to give Everton victory over Bournemouth 2017-09-23T04:00:00Z Those who describe this election as dull, this campaign as lacklustre, miss the fact that something really significant is happening here. Election marks shift in German politics 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z This was supposed to be the highlight of a lacklustre election campaign. Germany election: Merkel holds ground in TV debate - BBC News 2017-09-03T04:00:00Z After a couple of lacklustre responses to her “winks”, sent on the site, she received a message from a young man named Nicholas Godejohn who thought she seemed “pure”. ‘Would you kill my mother for me?’: a dark case of abuse and revenge 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z The lacklustre news package quickly went viral on social media, with some going as far as comparing it to a hostage video. This BBC Newsreader Can't Hide His Disdain for a Surfing Dog Story 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z The US state department last month kept Thailand on a tier 2 watchlist, just above the lowest ranking, in its annual Trafficking in Persons Report, for a lacklustre effort to combat the trade. Thailand convicts traffickers after 2015 mass graves discovery 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z An unpopular manifesto and a lacklustre campaign partly explain her poor showing. A year on, Brexit brings lessons in uncertainty 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z Beyond this, Kohl's critics relentlessly mocked him for what they said was his lacklustre oratory and apparent lack of vision. Obituary: Helmut Kohl - BBC News 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z The second flaw is less widely understood but just as important: the performance of the non-financial business has been lacklustre. General Electric picks a new boss 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z Punters who discard the Cavaliers’ lacklustre first 82 games entirely do so at their peril. Even if LeBron raises his game in the playoffs, the Warriors are heavy favourites 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z When the Kyoto protocol came into force in 2005, rejuvenating the lacklustre UN negotiations on global climate protection, Cheney stood firm against joining the rest of the world. The US tried to derail climate action before – and it ended in humiliating defeat | Fiona Harvey 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z They despaired at what they saw as his lacklustre performances at the despatch box, arguing that he missed too many open goals and was not landing enough blows on the government. The Jeremy Corbyn Story: Profile of Labour leader - BBC News 2017-05-22T04:00:00Z The win denied the lacklustre visitors an all-Welsh final against their closest rivals. Pro12 semi-final: Munster 23-3 Ospreys 2017-05-20T04:00:00Z In areas of eastern Afghanistan, militants intimidate teachers to let older boys who fight with the Taliban pass exams despite lacklustre performances, according to education experts working in the region. Taliban teachers: how militants are infiltrating Afghan schools 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z Despite the false start and lacklustre turnout, Raury remained unperturbed, a vibrant and unexpected performer delivering a mixed bag of uneven surprises. Coachella 2017 lineup: Friday acts The xx, Father John Misty and more reviewed 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z They also envisioned Dodger Stadium as an important step in revitalising Los Angeles’s lacklustre downtown area and as one of the cultural amenities that marked the emergence of a sophisticated and modern city. How the Dodger baseball stadium shaped LA – and revealed its divisions 2017-04-12T04:00:00Z The entire show was axed in May 2014 owing to lacklustre ratings. ABC presenter Natasha Exelby taken off-air after television blooper goes viral 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z One is the absence of European commitments, as a result of their lacklustre campaign in 2015-16; the other is a lowering of expectation for much the same reason. Pep Guardiola says European absence has helped Chelsea’s title charge 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z The Heat dominated the lacklustre Cavaliers on the night, winning 106-98. Andrew Bogut breaks leg 58 seconds into Cleveland Cavaliers debut 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z One 62-year-old protester marching alongside his friends and family told the AFP news agency that the demonstration was triggered by the government's lacklustre response to the refugee crisis. Barcelona protest to support migrants draws thousands - BBC News 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z A lacklustre performance from the rest of leading companies left the 100 index with a modest opening overall gain. FTSE 100 in positive ground thanks to rise in mining shares - BBC News 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z SNL has got its teeth back after an arguably lacklustre and directionless few years. Is Rosie O’Donnell about to break the internet with SNL impression? - BBC News 2017-02-10T05:00:00Z Royal Dutch Shell profits last year were held back by the cost of its record-breaking purchase of BG Group, and a lacklustre performance from its oil and gas trading arm. Shell profits held back by BG takeover - BBC News 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z For someone who now has such a high public profile, it was a lacklustre first showing. The man who could make Marine Le Pen president of France 2017-01-31T05:00:00Z The inability of lacklustre centrists to find a vision or language that could compete with the potency of cheap tunes such as “Take Back Control!” and “Make America Great Again!” Surging stock markets say Trump is a conman and May a phoney | Andrew Rawnsley 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z To others, images of the somewhat lacklustre animated 1978 film adaptation – for which Bright Eyes was the theme tune – may come to mind. Richard Adams: a unique writer whose masterwork made literary history 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z There was a collective sigh of relief when he took over from the lacklustre Goodluck Jonathan, who symbolised everything that was wrong with the then ruling party. Letter from Africa: What has gone wrong for Nigeria's President Buhari? - BBC News 2016-12-07T05:00:00Z European stock markets are looking becalmed right now, after a lacklustre day in Asia which saw Japan’s Nikkei dip 5 points, or 0.03%. Stock markets nervously await election results – business live 2016-11-08T05:00:00Z Many also see that emissions goal, set by Harper, as lacklustre. Scientific challenges loom for Canada’s popular prime minister 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z However, it’s fair to say Townshend doesn’t let his disinterest manifest itself in a lacklustre set. The Who's Pete Townshend: 'I don’t really like performing' 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z “I don’t answer about that question,” said a prickly Koeman, when asked for his thoughts on Barkley’s lacklustre display on the south coast. Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z Following criticism of Mr Corbyn's alleged "lacklustre" campaigning in the referendum, many Labour shadow cabinet members resigned. Owen Smith: Jeremy Corbyn won 'decisive' victory - BBC News 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z The Labour leader has faced accusations from some in the party that he fought a "lacklustre" campaign for a Remain vote. Brexit Watch: At-a-glance day-by-day summer briefing - BBC News 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z England only needed a draw to finish top of the group and after a lacklustre first half, Nikita Parris set them on the way to victory after the break. Belgium Women 0-2 England Women 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z The lacklustre reports prompted the Atlanta Fed to lower its third-quarter gross domestic product estimate to a 3 percent annual rate, from 3.3 percent earlier. Asia stocks up as weak data hurt Fed hike chances 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Manchester United produced a lacklustre display as their Europa League campaign began with a defeat at Feyenoord. Feyenoord 1-0 Man Utd 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z And if its overpaid top managers were lacklustre, its supervisory board was fossilised: crammed with elderly doctors and pharmacists who did little to pep it up. Stada and deliver 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z The vote was triggered by Labour MPs unhappy with Mr Corbyn's leadership and critical of his "lacklustre" campaign to stay in the European Union. Labour leadership election: Jeremy Corbyn v Owen Smith - BBC News 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z This explains exporters’ restraint, given lacklustre global demand and a pricey dollar. Econundrum 2016-08-25T04:00:00Z Navas then denied Ciftci from a header, palming the ball away, but lacklustre Celtic were left humbled and humiliated by the effervescent underdogs. Lincoln Red Imps 1-0 Celtic 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z The latest quarterly survey by the British Chambers of Commerce also suggested lacklustre growth among both services and manufacturing firms. High Street sales fall in June, survey says - BBC News 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Despite lacklustre personal approval ratings, until a few days ago the 59-year-old former union leader looked like he had a strong chance of becoming Australia's sixth prime minister in six years. Are Australians ready to gamble on yet another PM? - BBC News 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z The Labour leader is facing a no confidence vote over his "lacklustre" campaign for a remain vote. Hilary Benn sacked from shadow cabinet - BBC News 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z The post-mortem on the Sharks lacklustre finals will be swift, no doubt. Pittsburgh Penguins beat San Jose Sharks in Game 6 to win Stanley Cup 2016-06-12T04:00:00Z Starr said he was ultimately responsible for the university’s lacklustre response to the crisis. Kenneth Starr will resign as Baylor University chancellor 'immediately' 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Yet, despite the ultra-loose monetary policy, euro zone manufacturing activity remained lacklustre in May, supporting the view that strong economic growth in the first quarter did not carry through to the second. Factories stuck in low gear on sluggish demand 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Young people were encouraged, in fittingly consumerist terms, to “shop around,” so that they wouldn’t find themselves saddled with a lacklustre steady for life. Why Dating Is Drudgery 2016-05-23T04:00:00Z After campaigners criticised the response of law enforcement and local business owners as lacklustre, extra patrols were introduced – both police and civilian – street lighting was improved and cameras installed. Unsolved attacks in Dallas LGBT district unnerve gay men looking for justice 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z He released five more records, lacklustre at best, as his contract bid him, before leaving the label and signing with Arista Records. Obituary: Prince - BBC News 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z But today’s report may also show that wage growth remains lacklustre. Oil tumbles after Kuwait strike ends, as Chinese shares slide - businesss live 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z GB's Zoe Smith won an individual bronze medal at the European weightlifting championships in Norway but described her performance as "disappointingly lacklustre". Zoe Smith 'disappointed' by European Championships bronze in Norway 2016-04-13T04:00:00Z "If they were here today, they would be the houses tourists would flock to see. Instead we have a lacklustre council estate, an architectural monstrosity." #towerlives: Rise of towers and fall of Tiger Bay - BBC News 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Her book describes the lacklustre teaching at her architectural school; students often ended up copying their designs from magazines. One woman’s battle to heal her home city of Homs 2016-04-03T04:00:00Z In China, markets opened in positive territory despite some of the country's largest banks reporting lacklustre earnings growth late on Wednesday. US Fed comments continue to buoy markets in Asia - BBC News 2016-03-30T04:00:00Z But today’s report may also show that wage growth remains lacklustre. Oil tumbles after Kuwait strike ends, as Chinese shares slide - businesss live 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z EDT 15:58 “Italy are playing with the same lacklustre attitude tonight that Germany showed against England,” reckons Bernard Butler. Germany 4-1 Italy, France 4-2 Russia and more: international clockwatch – as it happened 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Shakespeare is also credited with giving us lacklustre, eyeball, dewdrop and fairyland; Sidney, with inventing the deathblow. From alright to zap: an A-Z of horrible words 2016-03-25T04:00:00Z Central banks in Europe and Japan are loosening monetary policy in response to lacklustre economic conditions; China is easing, too. No exit 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z That’s an encouraging signal for Europe’s lacklustre economy, which appeared to slow at the start of this year. Market rally continues on big week for central banks – business live 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Howard Archer from IHS Global Insight said UK exports remained "lacklustre in January, with the modest narrowing in the trade deficit being primarily due to a fall in imports". UK trade deficit narrows in January - BBC News 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z “Italy are playing with the same lacklustre attitude tonight that Germany showed against England,” reckons Bernard Butler. Germany 4-1 Italy, France 4-2 Russia and more: international clockwatch – as it happened 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z Financial commentators agree that today’s Non-Farm Payroll report shows solid job creation, but lacklustre wage growth. Markets rise ahead of US jobs report - business live 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Chinese shares were equally lacklustre with the mainland benchmark Shanghai Composite trading remaining unchanged at 2,855.8 points. Asian shares in muted Friday trade - BBC News 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z That’s an encouraging signal for Europe’s lacklustre economy, which appeared to slow at the start of this year. Market rally continues on big week for central banks – business live 2016-03-14T04:00:00Z Russia's economy contracted by a similar amount to that of Brazil last year, and South Africa - a later addition to this group - managed a very lacklustre 1.3% growth last year. Brazil's economy shrank 3.8% in 2015 - BBC News 2016-03-03T05:00:00Z The audience quickly understood her lacklustre Grammys performance resulted from technical difficulties. Adele 'cried all day' after series of Grammys audio mishaps 2016-02-18T05:00:00Z On February 10th Twitter reported lacklustre earnings for the first full quarter that he has been back in charge. Clunky Dorsey 2016-02-10T05:00:00Z Investors in European banks fret not just about lacklustre growth but also a possible move deeper into negative territory by the ECB in March. A tempest of fear 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z The dollar remained firmly on the back foot after being hit this week by lacklustre economic data and dovish comments from some Fed officials that curtailed expectations of a near-term U.S. interest rate hike. Asia stocks subdued, dollar wobbles before U.S. jobs data 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z Simon Walker, the head of the Institute of Directors, another big business-association, fingers the government’s lacklustre support for exporters on the ground, despite all the ministerial jet-setting. More buyers wanted 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z But Arsenal were also oddly lacklustre for the first hour of this match and hesitant in their finishing. Arsenal draw a blank against Southampton to fall further off the pace 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z Stocks in Asia were trading largely lower on Tuesday following a lacklustre lead from the US overnight and as oil prices fell again. Shares in Asia largely in negative territory - BBC News 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z At the weekend, United continued in their lacklustre fashion and lost to Southampton. Louis van Gaal offered to resign as Manchester United manager after Southampton defeat 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z Though they improved in the final session to leave the home side 329-5 at the close, England were lacklustre in the morning and it didn't get much better in the afternoon. Lacklustre England, brilliant Cook & beautiful Amla - Agnew 2016-01-22T05:00:00Z There are, inevitably, risks even to this decidedly lacklustre forecast. IMF downgrades global forecast - BBC News 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z But he never got going in the final and admitted he was frustrated with his lacklustre display. Masters: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Barry Hawkins to win sixth title 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Williams Blood Grace became almost completely disenfranchised by the music business after her lacklustre Bulletproof Heart album in 1989, releasing the odd single for film soundtracks, but showing little interest in making another album. Grace Jones – 10 of the best 2016-01-13T05:00:00Z IHS Global Insight economist Howard Archer said the survey's performance was "pretty lacklustre, suggesting that 2016 is also likely to be challenging for manufacturers". UK manufacturing growth slows again in December - BBC News 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Records tumbled like ninepins as cinemas bruised by 2014's lacklustre takings got the perfect pick-me-up: namely, one must-see blockbuster after another. Film in 2016: A look ahead - BBC News 2015-12-24T05:00:00Z Square’s lacklustre IPO suggests that many investors doubt it is the firm to reshape the payments industry. Swiped 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z That’s a slowdown on the 0.4% recorded three months earlier, showing that Europe’s recovery remains fragile and lacklustre despite the huge stimulus measures launched by the European Central Bank this year. Eurozone GDP: Growth slows to just 0.3% - as it happened 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Shares in Asia were lacklustre on Thursday as investors continued to worry about a possible rate rise in the US and an ongoing slowdown in China. Investors in Asia remain cautious on Thursday - BBC News 2015-11-11T05:00:00Z This was simply another lacklustre European performance by a Celtic team capable of so much better. Celtic 1-2 Molde 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The company also reported lower-than-expected revenue for the third quarter, hurt by lacklustre sales in North America and lower revenue from other markets. Groupon CEO steps down as daily deals website heavily discounts its outlook 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Shares in Asia were lacklustre on Friday after US official numbers showed a sharp slowing in economic growth. Asian markets lacklustre after US growth figures - BBC News 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z That’s a slowdown on the 0.4% recorded three months earlier, showing that Europe’s recovery remains fragile and lacklustre despite the huge stimulus measures launched by the European Central Bank this year. Eurozone GDP: Growth slows to just 0.3% - as it happened 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z Sheffield Wednesday stunned a lacklustre Arsenal to reach the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Arsenal 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z After a lacklustre performance at the second Republican debate, on September 16th, his numbers fell back. Ben Carson’s Moment 2015-10-27T04:00:00Z Economists at Nomura said the lacklustre growth outlook led them to expect moderate fiscal stimulus from the central government and continued monetary easing. Chinese inflation eases by more than expected - BBC News 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z Perhaps the ruling military-backed party was panicking halfway through a lacklustre campaign? Myanmar election: Poll to go ahead despite delay talk - BBC News 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z They say it could add millions of voters to California’s voter rolls, improving a lacklustre registration system that has led to some of the lowest participation rates in the country. California governor approves automatic voter registration with DMV data 2015-10-10T04:00:00Z So the IMF is still predicting growth, but it is distinctly lacklustre growth, especially for the current year. IMF cuts forecast for global growth - BBC News 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z After three decades in which the country averaged double-digit growth, it is now growing by just over 7%—and even that lacklustre official figure looks overstated. Running out of puff 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z Asian shares were mixed on Monday, taking their lacklustre start from Wall Street on Friday where investors were not convinced by reassuring comments from the Federal Reserve. Asia shares struggle in early trade - BBC News 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Rural communities, fed up with snail's pace internet connectivity and lacklustre progress by private telecoms companies, have been building their own broadband networks. Want rural superfast broadband? Do it yourself - BBC News 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z But unlike last January's election, there is little excitement about Sunday's vote; campaigning has been lacklustre and the response of the electorate muted. Greece elections: Can Tsipras rise again? - BBC News 2015-09-18T04:00:00Z This was more than an inkling of how Corbynmania had energised the previously lacklustre campaign. Jeremy Corbyn elected Labour leader: How did he win? - BBC News 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z It was a lacklustre start to a critical week as the Fed considers its first interest rate rise since the recession. Stocks down as investors worry over China and prospects of US rate rise 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z With demand so lacklustre, factories struggled again with deflationary pressure. UPDATE 2-China August factory activity shrinks to 6-1/2 year low as orders tumble 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z In contrast, Joe Schmidt is unlikely to have been impressed with the rather lacklustre nature of much of his team's display, with handling errors and a lack of physicality hindering their efforts. Ireland 28-22 Scotland 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z The match was a lacklustre Premier League encounter until the Brazilian's magic four minutes from the end. Stoke City 0-1 Liverpool 2015-08-09T04:00:00Z Manchester United held on to start their season with a lacklustre win against Tottenham thanks to Kyle Walker's early own goal. Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur 2015-08-08T04:00:00Z Asian markets were mixed on Tuesday after a lacklustre lead from Wall Street, where US stocks closed down on weak economic data. Asian markets mixed on weak US lead - BBC News 2015-08-03T04:00:00Z How many tech companies are saddled with the problem of enjoying global fame but struggling with lacklustre performance? It’s fast, global, engaged and influential – so why isn’t Twitter flying? 2015-08-01T04:00:00Z Despite winning the trophy, Herrera was widely criticised by spectators and pundits for his team’s lacklustre performances in the Gold Cup, the regional tournament for Concacaf nations. Mexico coach Miguel Herrera fired after fight with journalist 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z And forward guidance for the current quarter, of sequentially flatrevenues, was given a lacklustre reception. Apple leaves Wall Street hungry for more – can it deliver? 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Launched in 2006 by a group of German business leaders who were dismayed by their country's lacklustre performance on international student exams, Little Scientists' House got support and funding from the federal government in 2008. Reading, writing and high-energy physics 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z Yet their vast expansion over the past decade—originally expected to cost two billion pounds a year, they will cost £30 billion this year—is due chiefly to Britain’s lacklustre wage growth. George Osborne’s sad triumph 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z England began the World Cup with a lacklustre 1-0 defeat by France on 9 June but improved steadily to beat first Mexico and then Colombia and qualify for the knockout stages. Lionesses call for nation's backing 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z Asian shares were lacklustre in early trade on Friday, despite US stocks closing higher on strong retail sales data. Asian shares lacklustre despite a positive US lead - BBC News 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z Too many films are blighted by lacklustre music, with directors failing to grasp the potential of a great score to enhance the viewing experience, one of cinema’s most revered composers has said. Ennio Morricone: good film scores have been replaced by the bad and the ugly 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z But taken as a whole, factoring in the performances turned in recently, the result only accentuates LA’s lacklustre slide into summer. Sebastian Giovinco is the Toronto FC star Jermain Defoe never was 2015-06-01T04:00:00Z This was a story from 2007, with an almost identical threat of such lacklustre schools being taken over. Nicky Morgan: Olive branches or burning bridges? - BBC News 2015-05-19T04:00:00Z Shares in Asia were lacklustre on Monday despite shares in the US ending the week in positive territory, with the S&P 500 index closing at a new record. Asian shares in lacklustre start - BBC News 2015-05-17T04:00:00Z Asian shares headed lower on Thursday, following a lacklustre lead from Wall Street, where stocks fell on renewed concerns about US growth. Asian shares down on US growth worries - BBC News 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Asian shares traded mixed on Tuesday after a lacklustre lead from Wall Street as confidence was dampened by uncertainty over Greece's debt deal. Asian shares trade mixed on Greece talks - BBC News 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z Windows 10 is widely anticipated to turn the lacklustre sales of Windows 8 around and convince the remaining Windows XP and Windows 7 users to upgrade too. Windows 10 Release Date Revealed: How To Upgrade For Free 2015-04-21T04:00:00Z Asian shares were ending the week lower after a lacklustre lead from Wall Street following disappointing economic data. Asia shares follow Wall Street lower 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z With the euro zone expected to grow by just 1.4% this year, and the Canadian economy also slowing, demand for American wares from important trading partners threatens to be lacklustre. Careful now 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z Severe winter weather, factory slowdowns, and dull construction activity contributed to the lacklustre numbers. US employers add just 126,000 jobs 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Delaware’s industrial electricity prices, which are 25% higher than the American average, partly explain the lacklustre performance. The First State comes last 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Anyone buying into a variant Galaxy handset at the moment is going to be buying into a variant of last year’s lacklustre hardware, which will lead to disappointment and a loss of customer satisfaction. Android Circuit: Samsung Galaxy S6 Reviews, HTC One M9 Review, Nokia N1 Unboxed, Every iPhone Killer 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z Markets were lacklustre across the rest of Asia as energy-related shares fell on lower oil prices. Japan's shares at fresh 15-year high 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Murray, a beaten Australian Open finalist earlier in the month, failed to get a break point and made 55 errors in a lacklustre performance. Murray suffers shock defeat to Coric 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z However, Treviso applied the early pressure as Ulster made a lacklustre start to the game. Ulster 43-3 Treviso 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z The Bank also acknowledges that price pressures in general are feeble, especially from lacklustre wage increases. The deflation that isn't deflation 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z United manager Louis van Gaal said the tactics were necessary after a lacklustre first half from his side had left him "disappointed" and "frustrated". Man Utd 'happy' with style of play 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z England beat a lacklustre West Indies side by nine wickets in their first World Cup warm-up match at Sydney. England ease past Windies in warm-up 2015-02-09T05:00:00Z United manager Louis van Gaal insisted the tactics were necessary after a lacklustre opening half from his side, which left him "disappointed" and "frustrated". 'Man Utd long-ball tactics hurt us' 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z Stoke had been lacklustre in possession but, on the stroke of half-time, they forced keeper Tim Krul - who had been a virtual spectator - into a reaction save. Newcastle United 1-1 Stoke City 2015-02-08T05:00:00Z While there were "signs of improvement" in overseas markets, Mr Dobson added: "It looks as if lacklustre demand from the eurozone in particular remained a headwind for British manufacturers." UK manufacturing growth picks up 2015-02-02T05:00:00Z United manager Louis van Gaal said the tactics were necessary after a lacklustre first half from his side had left him "disappointed" and "frustrated". Man Utd 'happy' with style of play 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z The 1.1 trillion euro stimulus plan was launched to tackle lacklustre growth and the spectre of deflation in the 19 nation currency zone. Pound at new high against euro 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Wilder had not gone past the fourth round in any of his previous fights, but he constantly outpunched a lacklustre Stiverne in Las Vegas on Saturday. Wilder takes WBC title off Stiverne 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z However, it insisted that cuts be coupled to reforms aimed at rejuvenating the country’s generally lacklustre research and university systems. Greek science haunted by hydra of problems 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z Neil Redfearn's side remain in 20th in the table - one point above the relegation zone - and the lacklustre performance shows they face a tough battle to avoid the drop. Derby County 2-0 Leeds United 2014-12-30T05:00:00Z Amazon is clearly trying to recover from the lacklustre performance of its flagship Fire Phone. You can now buy an unlocked Amazon Fire Phone for $199 2014-11-26T05:00:00Z Unfortunately, it wasn’t lacklustre play that got him kicked off the team. Can I Cross The Border With A Criminal Record? 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z The European economy was still lacklustre, he added, but the effect on activity from concerns over Ebola remained limited. Pilot strike hits Air France profits 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z These latest lacklustre forecasts follow a similarly tepid performance this year, during which China's economy slumped to its slowest pace of growth since the global financial crisis. Asia economic growth to languish as China slows: poll 2014-10-24T04:00:00Z Government debt looks more intractable, especially in light of the lacklustre growth and slide towards deflation that now seem entrenched. Back to reality 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z She won the Doncaster Cup last time out, but Saturday's lacklustre run is to be her last before retirement. Forgotten Rules triumphs at Ascot 2014-10-18T04:00:00Z “Merchandising is lacklustre in terms not only of aesthetics but also of thinking,” says Rama Bijapurkar, a consumer guru. A long way from the supermarket 2014-10-16T04:00:00Z The sparkle they are putting on models from Europe’s mass-market carmakers at the Paris show, which opened to the public on October 4th, is at odds with the lacklustre state of the automotive market. Polishing up 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z The Ayrshire side had the better of the first half against lacklustre visitors, who started - and finished - the night two points clear of Hamilton. Kilmarnock 2-0 Dundee United 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z It is too late to fix the Tories’ lacklustre reforms, but not for Mr Cameron to demonstrate the concentration and drive his party craves of him. David Cameron’s grand riposte 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z A lacklustre friendly display against Norway at a half-empty Wembley last week added to the widespread criticism of the team before the victory over the Swiss. Rooney starts player-only meetings 2014-09-10T04:00:00Z But does the Apple Watch do enough to kick-start a hitherto lacklustre market? Does anyone need a smartwatch? 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z Risk sentiment was generally supported after Friday's lacklustre U.S. jobs report was seen as keeping the Federal Reserve from raising U.S. interest rates until at least the middle of next year. British Pound Tumbles After Scottish Poll 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z There are entire syllabuses full of their lacklustre texts - galleries hung with their bland daubs, concert halls resounding with their duff notes, and of course, radio stations broadcasting their tepid lucubrations. Why Orwell was a literary mediocrity 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z But after three months of shambolic and lacklustre campaigning, the wildly popular governor of Jakarta was staring at defeat. Shambolic election campaign leaves Indonesia's president-elect much to prove 2014-08-27T04:00:00Z In reality, the rise in the numbers of self-employed individuals is correlated to a lacklustre labour market. In this economy, being self-employed is not a choice but a necessity 2014-08-22T04:00:00Z Now he's buoyed by a summer of successful transfer dealing and the Community Shield romp against lacklustre Manchester City. Arsenal v Crystal Palace 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Thailand is likely to be Asia’s most lacklustre economy this year. Peace, order, stagnation 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z Among the reasons for such lacklustre growth are sclerotic labour laws and bungles by the government. Up the creek 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Cameron is now similarly lacklustre about the growing crisis in a country he was once so proud to visit in person. Gaddafi has gone but Libya is more dangerous than ever, thanks to the west 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Pakistan, despite a lacklustre control effort, has also shrunk the geographical range of the virus. Within reach 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z That sent Yahoo's shares up over 2% in after-hours trading despite the lacklustre earnings report. Yahoo profit declines on ad sales 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Men and women, driven on by far too much "Dutch courage" screamed at the television, imploring a strangely lacklustre Brazilian team to put the game beyond doubt. Brazilian relief masks underlying tensions 2014-06-29T04:00:00Z Taiwan's stagnant wages and lacklustre economy are driving an increasing number of its young to look to China for career advancement. Why China is land of opportunity for young Taiwanese 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Facing down the lacklustre Mr Juncker seems to be playing well with British voters. EU leaders gather for WWI memorial 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Group D's surprise package Costa Rica beat Uruguay and Italy before playing out a lacklustre 0-0 draw with England to make sure of top spot. Suarez bite mars Uruguay win, Greece break Ivorian hearts 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z But if @gennaromontana was angry it was at the performance of a lacklustre Italian side. Italy manager Cesare Prandelli tenders resignation as nation rages over exit 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z Republican threats to repeal Obamacare, as well as conservative North Carolina moves against unemployment insurance and voter rights, have also helped energise what risked becoming a lacklustre Democratic base in the state. In the battle for North Carolina, it's 'all healthcare all the time' 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z But after watching Brazil’s lacklustre performance against Mexico on Monday, my friends and I turned to each other and asked: “What on Earth…?” The One World Cup Bet To Make 2014-06-17T04:00:00Z The economy is lacklustre; inflation is stubbornly around 6%; consumer and business confidence are falling. The political tide turns 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z After a near-decade of steady growth before she took office, Brazil now struggles with a sluggish economy, persistent inflation, increasing crime and lacklustre investment. Brazilians protest World Cup spending, call for better services 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z He eventually fulfilled his contract by giving the label a series of albums packed with off-cuts and lacklustre material - including Chaos and Disorder and Old Friends 4 Sale. Prince re-signs with 'slave' label 2014-04-18T15:49:23Z Despite the lacklustre start, Nestle said it anticipated a good year ahead, thanks to a roll-out of new products. Nestle reports slow first quarter 2014-04-15T10:41:37Z "There are many reasons, ranging from low match-day revenues and other lacklustre commercial revenue streams, to issues of corruption and fan violence," says Harry Philp, a football finance expert at London-based firm Portland Advisers. Italian football looks to bounce back 2014-03-10T00:04:23Z It was lacklustre and unimaginative in every single way. 'Watching France is like watching clowns at the circus' 2014-02-25T11:16:58Z Looking like a school production of Fame: The Musical, it was marred by lacklustre keep fit choreography and questionable lip-syncing. Brit Awards: A dozen lesser-known moments 2014-02-19T01:46:07Z The broader takeaway, however, is that apparent rapid progress in technological capabilities is not at all inconsistent with lacklustre productivity growth. Labour markets: A theory of troubles 2014-02-17T09:36:58Z Rising income at Manchester United will be spent on new players to boost their lacklustre performance. Cash-rich Man Utd eyes new players 2014-02-12T16:43:19Z With Jones, Bellamy and Craig Noone all pushing forward, suddenly the previously lacklustre hosts offered a threat from all angles and the two goals came in the midst of a spell of relentless pressure. Cardiff City 2-1 Norwich City 2014-02-01T17:29:42Z He said Europe's recovery was "lacklustre and uneven". Europe downturn not over say bosses 2014-01-22T18:18:18Z M&S is set to unveil another set of lacklustre results, at a time when consumers are spending again. What happens when PPI cash runs out? 2014-01-07T09:52:12Z "Output charges rose for the second successive month, but the rate of inflation remained marginal as competition remained strong and market demand lacklustre," Markit said. Eurozone factory orders rise again 2013-11-04T10:03:36Z After years of lacklustre sales, Ikea's changes for the China market are finally starting to help the retailer to see growing profits. Ikea in China: Store or theme park? 2013-11-04T06:41:37Z Last updated at Manchester City highlighted their credentials as title contenders with an emphatic win over lacklustre Norwich. Manchester City 7-0 Norwich City 2013-11-02T16:51:44Z Apple may also see a boost to earnings, which showed lacklustre growth of just 6 percent in China, the world's biggest mobile phone market. China Mobile flags 4G on website, stokes iPhone speculation 2013-10-30T06:22:44Z With the match poised at 0-0 after a lacklustre opening 45 minutes, Ross County's Global Energy Stadium was plunged into darkness. Ross County A-A Inverness CT 2013-10-25T20:13:34Z I've criticised City's superstars in the past for their lacklustre away performances this season, but not against West Ham. Garth Crooks's team of the week 2013-10-20T20:55:43Z The home side made a lacklustre start but edged into a 22-20 half-time lead. England maintain unbeaten 2013 record 2013-09-22T15:21:19Z It is striking that in Germany's lacklustre election campaign in the run up to Sunday's poll, the question of Germany's reluctant leadership in Europe has scarcely figured. Why is Germany so reluctant to take a lead in Europe? 2013-09-18T11:29:08Z Despite a lacklustre August jobs report, the U.S. central bank is expected to reduce its monthly asset purchases by about $10 billion from $85 billion. Asian shares ease ahead of Fed meeting 2013-09-17T03:44:58Z A lukewarm film adaptation, as well as the lacklustre direction of his first movie script What's New Pussycat?, convinced him he should step behind the camera himself. Woody Allen gets honorary Globe 2013-09-15T08:58:27Z "It's late into August, we have rising rates and we've seen lacklustre performance by other deals that were done earlier in the week." T-Mobile USA connects with buyers 2013-08-16T16:25:58Z "Without a sustained improvement in demand, services growth is likely to remain lacklustre, putting downside pressures to employment growth." China service sector growth steadies 2013-08-05T03:06:49Z In 2012, the company reported lacklustre results in two previous trials, which pooled data from patients with mild and moderate forms of Alzheimer’s. Seven days: 12–18 July 2013 2013-07-17T17:20:20.187Z But a lacklustre performance by developing countries, a prolonged eurozone recession and US spending cuts will hamper plans to increase exports and restrict Britain's GDP growth in 2014 to 1.5%, it added. International Monetary Fund upgrades UK growth forecast to 0.9% 2013-07-09T13:32:00Z Economists said the survey added to signs the overall economy gathered pace in the second quarter after lacklustre growth in the first three months of the year when manufacturing declined. UK manufacturing sector grows at fastest pace in two years 2013-07-01T09:48:54Z Though the services sector growth remains lacklustre, analysts said the rise will spur a jump in GDP during the second quarter, possibly taking growth for the year to 1%. Services sector nudges higher in April 2013-06-28T16:25:21Z King, in his last speech as governor of the Bank, said the banking system was an obstacle to recovery and that "lending remains lacklustre". Banks may be ordered to find £27bn to fill shortfalls 2013-06-19T21:45:57Z Emboldened by his referendum victory, Blair could have sacked Brown before the disastrous second phase of his chancellorship and lacklustre prime ministership. If only Britain had joined the euro 2013-06-13T18:30:01Z She said it was "a less than useful analysis of the state of the government's programme of action and the state of Wales in general" from a "lacklustre" Labour government. Wales 'standing up' to austerity 2013-06-04T17:03:07Z England followed up their lacklustre midweek performance with a in the Maracana on Sunday. Hart dismisses armchair critics 2013-06-04T07:52:26Z The lacklustre showing is a testament to both the difficulty of the challenge and the maturation of the DNA-sequencing industry in the seven years since the prize was first conceived, genetics and innovation researchers say. Tepid showing for genomics X prize 2013-05-29T17:20:24.913Z Such is the Barbarians' desire to atone for their lacklustre effort at Twickenham, the players have decided to refrain from alcohol until after the match. Parisse to captain Barbarians team 2013-05-29T08:49:42Z In the major economies, investment remains low and consumer confidence is lacklustre, especially while high unemployment is rising and wages are frozen in real terms. Was jittery Thursday a foretaste of another global economic crash? 2013-05-25T23:03:06Z Painting a picture of subdued domestic demand and lacklustre investment, the commission slackened its deficit-cutting targets to help some countries focus more on jobs and growth. Eurozone recession expected to deepen 2013-05-03T15:43:01Z I'd say that in the main, a few really amazing managers are far better for an organisation than a plethora of lacklustre ones... Is the NHS really over-managed? 2013-05-01T08:16:34Z Chris Hughton's side will have to dramatically improve on this latest lacklustre away performance because, with one victory on the road all season, they are fortunate to find themselves out of the bottom three. Stoke City 1-0 Norwich City 2013-04-27T16:18:26Z In truth, it was a poor goal to concede and typified a lacklustre start by the hosts. Southampton 0-3 West Bromwich Albion 2013-04-27T16:22:37Z A lacklustre reaction to its latest operating system Windows 8, which was much-hyped but failed to impress, has also turned the spotlight on the chief. Microsoft's Steve Ballmer: Should he stay as boss? 2013-04-18T21:16:07Z It said about the UK: "Greater near-term flexibility in the path of fiscal adjustment should be considered in the light of lacklustre private demand." Fitch downgrades UK credit rating 2013-04-19T17:23:50Z His performance was "lacklustre" – a strong word for IMF officials. George Osborne's case for austerity has just started to wobble 2013-04-18T19:30:01Z Goldman's profits were helped by double-digit revenue growth in stock and bond underwriting which made up for lacklustre trading results, usually a strong area for the firm. Goldman Sachs posts first-quarter profit of $2.26bn 2013-04-16T17:41:26Z It added: "In the UK, where recovery is weak owing to lacklustre demand, consideration should be given to greater near-term flexibility in the fiscal adjustment path." George Osborne should ease off on austerity, IMF warns 2013-04-16T13:02:58Z His trainer, Donald McCain, announced the decision, which follows a lacklustre performance in last Saturday's renewal of the Aintree race, when the horse was pulled up approaching the Canal Turn on the second circuit. Aidan O'Brien has ruled Kingsbarns out of the Newmarket 2,000 Guineas 2013-04-12T18:13:00Z At the weekend, the Elysée palace played down talk of a government reshuffle, but the prime minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, cuts a lacklustre figure and some Socialists are calling for a referendum on public morality. In France, Hollande is losing the battle for the eurozone 2013-04-08T06:00:20Z The figure reanimated fears that the still lacklustre recovery after the so-called Great Recession would suffer a "spring swoon". Obama glosses over jobs figures to attack Republicans in radio address 2013-04-06T16:02:19Z Photograph: Julian Herbert/Action Images Zarkandar made up for a lacklustre display at last month's Cheltenham Festival with a battling success in the Aintree Hurdle on day one of the meeting. Zarkandar wins Aintree Hurdle on day one of Grand National meeting 2013-04-04T15:02:13Z UTV Media saw a positive effect from the Euro 2012 football tournament but it was replaced by a lacklustre performance around the Olympics. TalkSport owner UTV Media sees pre-tax profits fall 11% 2013-03-19T10:30:36Z Analysts said the two state-owned banks cut the number of loans they made last year against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and lacklustre demand. Bank lending falls by £2.7bn in final quarter of 2012, says Bank of England 2013-03-04T15:13:11Z The Spice Boy took credit for the Parisians by diverting some media attention away from their lacklustre performance on the pitch. David Beckham's PSG debut – what the French papers said 2013-02-25T12:59:07Z Put simply, they seem to be a little tired of playing lacklustre Tests in May, especially when the best players of the under-strength opposition are away in India. The Spin 2013-02-19T14:02:54Z "The impact of lacklustre trading volumes was somewhat mitigated by lower costs and lower share count," Geltzeiler said. UPDATE 2-NYSE Euronext to cut costs ahead of ICE sale 2013-02-05T10:12:00Z Healy's rise only highlighted the demise of Gethin Jenkins, a Test prop on the last two Lions tours, whose place in the Wales starting side must be under threat after another lacklustre outing. Gatland’s Lions options increase 2013-02-04T07:01:16Z In December, Georgia’s Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform released a series of recommendations designed to improve on these lacklustre results and to save money. Juvenile justice: Suffer the children 2013-01-31T16:02:49Z This GDP figure, and lacklustre jobs figures later this week, should dampen those thoughts. Growth in GDP relies on governments buying not selling in this climate 2013-01-30T16:56:46Z Drogba, 34, was a substitute after a lacklustre display in the Elephants's opening Group D fixture against Togo. Ivory Coast v Algeria 2013-01-29T20:59:11Z Herve Renard's side could barely afford another lacklustre display but a display to match their performances of last year never materialised and Nigeria, who also drew their first match against Burkina Faso, fared little better. Zambia 1-1 Nigeria 2013-01-25T17:28:30Z "The negative rating outlook indicates the challenges posed over the next 12 months by the soft European economy and, in particular, lacklustre steel and automotive markets," it said. UPDATE 1-Moody's cuts ThyssenKrupp debt rating to junk 2013-01-24T18:09:00Z "The negative rating outlook indicates the challenges posed over the next 12 months by the soft European economy and, in particular, lacklustre steel and automotive markets," Moody's said. Moody's cuts ThyssenKrupp debt to junk status 2013-01-24T15:57:49Z What was disappointing here was the relatively lacklustre opening, a failure to find reward when in the ascendancy before the interval and some rather predictable substitutions by the end. Rafael Benítez loses chance to submit his final Chelsea application 2013-01-23T23:59:37Z The lacklustre sales of 3D television sets suggest they are now doing the same. Boot up: Surface Pro, Ms Schmidt in north Korea, 4K's challenge, and more 2013-01-22T22:48:00Z Conversely, South Africa's lacklustre form under coach Gordon Igesund continued, and underlined fears the hosts could make even less of an impact at their Africa Cup than they did at their World Cup in 2010. South Africa 0-0 Cape Verde 2013-01-19T19:50:13Z December's drop in the official measure of UK retail sales volumes confirms that the festive period was fairly lacklustre for the high street. UK retail sales fell in December 2013-01-18T10:20:41Z McIlroy refused to put his lacklustre display down to the new equipment. Kaymer eclipses McIlroy and Woods in marquee match 2013-01-17T12:09:17Z The BBC's Rob Cameron reports from Prague that a debate between the candidates on the eve of the vote was lacklustre, and did little to narrow the field. Czechs to vote for new president 2013-01-11T06:02:54Z Mr Thiel is right to reserve some of his harshest criticism for the energy sector’s lacklustre record on innovation; but given the right market conditions it is not entirely hopeless. Innovation pessimism: Has the ideas machine broken down? 2013-01-10T16:11:29Z A surplus in chemical exports was undermined by lacklustre figures for other sectors. UK trade deficit narrows but remains on track for another poor year 2013-01-09T11:23:22Z Part of the downgrade in growth stems from expectations of lacklustre investment spending by business. Economists expect UK to lose AAA credit rating 2012-12-31T15:10:13Z Photograph: Matthew Chattle/Alamy has shrugged off industry reports of a lacklustre holiday season for retailers as it reported its best ever Christmas sales and the start of the Boxing Day sales drew record crowds. John Lewis reports best ever Christmas sales 2012-12-26T18:19:49Z |
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