China’s EV sales set to overtake traditional cars years ahead of west

Volumes forecast to rise 20% next year, smashing international projections and Beijing’s official targets

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What to know about this year's post-holiday sales as retailers brace for returns

Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, ...
CBS News - 1h
FirstFT: China’s EV sales zoom past western rivals

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Financial Times - 7h
After Years of Going Big, American Car Buyers Are Downsizing

Sales of smaller cars and SUVs have been on the rise this year with more shoppers giving priority to affordability.
The Wall Street Journal - 3d
India roars ahead of China to top Asian IPO rankings

Fast-growing Indian market behind only the US in money raised by company listings
Financial Times - 13h
Hanukkah coincides with Christmas this year, setting up a gift-giving conundrum for Jewish families

The eight-night Jewish holiday begins on the evening of Dec. 25.
MarketWatch - 1d
Man arrested after pedestrians hit by car in London’s West End

Four people taken to hospital after incident, which police say was not terrorism-related, in early hours of Christmas Day . A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after ...
The Guardian - 1d
King Charles set to focus on healthcare workers in traditional Christmas message

King Charles III is expected to use his annual Christmas message to highlight health workers, at the end of a year in which both he and the Princess of Wales were diagnosed with cancer
ABC News - 1d
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of Christmas Eve drawing

The Mega Millions jackpot is estimated to be $1 billion -- which would make it the seventh-largest in the game's history.
ABC News - 1d
Honda shares set for best day in more than 16 years on share buyback plan, Nissan deal

Shares of Japanese automaker Honda surged over 15% following its announcement to buy back up to 1.1 trillion yen ($7 billion) of its shares.
CNBC - 2d