Hong Kong Shares Edge Higher as Investors Weigh Weak Chinese Data
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MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
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ABC News - World
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive ...Yesterday - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Will the U.S. elections impact crypto markets? Insiders weigh in
Crypto insiders on Wednesday downplayed the importance of of the U.S. presidential race on the market at the annual TOKEN2049 event in Singapore.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
London house prices underperform rest of UK, ONS data shows
Rents in capital rise faster than in other regionsYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
'Just the facts': Seeking to provide the public with the government data they need
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MarketWatch - Business
Tupperware Brands files for bankruptcy after years of weak sales
Tupperware Brands, the iconic food-storage company known for its resealable plastic containers and pioneering direct-to-consumer sales, has filed for bankruptcy after years struggling with weak sales.Yesterday -
Wired - Tech
Did a Chinese University Hacking Competition Target a Real Victim?
Participants in a hacking competition with ties to China’s military were, unusually, required to keep their activities secret, but security researchers say the mystery only gets stranger from there.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
August inflation data takes BoE September rate cut off the table
Core and services inflation ticked up, though the overall direction of travel remains positiveYesterday -
Financial Times - World
English village becomes flashpoint for Labour’s data centres push
Plans for facility on greenbelt land stokes tensions among local communityYesterday -
Financial Times - World
South Korea emerges as a top US investor as China tensions escalate
US project commitments from South Korean companies totalled $21.5bn last year, more than any other countryYesterday - China -
Financial Times - World
Chinese solar panel boom threatens Pakistan’s debt-ridden grid
Industry rushes to switch to clean energy as cost of state power network becomes cripplingYesterday - China -
ABC News - Sports
Shea Langeliers homers twice as the Oakland A's edge the Chicago Cubs 4-3
Shea Langeliers homered twice, including a towering solo drive that cleared the Wrigley Field bleachers in left, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3Yesterday - MLB -
Financial Times - Business
US dollar trades in the doldrums as rates and data weigh on outlook
Appreciation of other major currencies such as yen and pound has put downward pressure on the greenbackYesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Judge rules Trump Media breached stock contract with early investor
Trump Media breached an agreement with one of the investors that helped the company go public, and must grant the investor a larger share of its stock, a judge ruled.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
2-, 10-year Treasury yields bounce off 2024 lows after August retail-sales data
Treasury yields rose slightly on Tuesday, but remained not far from their lowest closing levels in one or two years, after August’s retail-sales report pointed to a U.S. economy that remains stable.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Judge rules Trump Media breached stock contract with early investor
Donald Trump will soon be free to start selling his DJT shares, but the Republican presidential nominee recently said he will not do so.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Deckers stock split takes hold and shares slip
Shares of Ugg and Hoka parent Deckers Outdoor Corp. are down Tuesday after the shoe company’s six-for-one stock split took hold.2 days ago -
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CNBC - Business
A push toward sustainable jet fuel is leaving investors with unanswered questions
"The truth is, it's going to be more expensive, you can't really sugarcoat that," one producer said.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Virus that causes paralyzing illness is spiking in the U.S., wastewater data shows
The enterovirus D68 that sometimes paralyzes children is spreading in the U.S., raising worries about a possible rise in polio-like illnesses.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Is debt relief worth it as interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Interest rates on credit cards and loans may begin to drop. So should borrowers still use debt relief services?2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Vanguard experiment in shareholder democracy finds investors prefer to defer
Nearly half of participants in pilot programme allowed to vote their shares chose to let the asset manager do it for them2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
New data show Congress’s crusade against remote work is a mistake
The Office of Management and Budget report shows that federal agencies are exceeding the administration's 50 percent in-office goal for telework-eligible employees, with 61 percent of work hours ...2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Data centres must work ‘within climate limits’, says Irish minister
Energy demands of AI place strain on power supplies2 days ago - Climate -
Financial Times - World
The great aircon paradox will keep this Hong Kong IPO simmering
Midea would have found the public markets less welcoming had it listed 5 years ago2 days ago - Hong Kong -
CNBC - Business
Big names like David Tepper and 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry are quietly upping their bets on the Chinese economy
From property woes to sluggish economic data, China appears to be suffering from long Covid.2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
U.S. Officials Jet to Beijing Amid Flood of Cheap Chinese Exports
In the talks, Washington intends to highlight concerns over China’s manufacturing overcapacity.2 days ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Malaysian Glove Makers' Shares Jump as U.S. Plans Higher Tariffs on Chinese Gloves
Malaysian glove stocks surged after the U.S. said it plans to impose higher and earlier tariffs on Chinese gloves, a move likely to ease competition for Southeast Asian manufacturers.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
From steel to kimchi, South Korean exporters face flood of Chinese rivals
Overproduction, tariffs and weak demand increase competition with a glut of low-cost goods2 days ago - China -
CBS News - Top stories
Most school shootings happen outside campus buildings, data shows
It's easy to focus on building security when it comes to preventing school shootings. Still, CBS News investigators looked through decades of data and found that the majority of these deadly ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Meet Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok adding to ByteDance's big business
Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, spurred a creator economy with more than 700 million active users. The social media video app, owned by ByteDance has parental controls and even time limits. ...2 days ago - Tiktok -
VentureBeat - Tech
Forge hits 1 million players and reveals new set of Web3 investors
Forge, a platform for community-driven game marketing and engagement, has hit a million registered users and revealed new investors.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Ohio town on edge as lies amplified by Trump about migrants amp up threat of violence
Springfield, Ohio, is increasing security as unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants, many of whom are legal residents, have led to a series of threats against schools and city buildings. The ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Why EV investors are tracking Taylor Swift and swing state polls
Investors are betting the US election outcome will have a big impact on sector stocks in Asia2 days ago