India’s Sebi signals extension of algo trading to retail investors

Also in this newsletter: a massive spam call problem and Sajjan Jindal’s mantra

Financial Times - 9h

Lawmakers signal movement toward government funding deal

Top Republicans are signaling progress in government funding talks as leaders look to clinch a deal ahead of a looming Friday deadline. House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) told reporters ...

The Hill - 15h

China's November retail sales miss expectations as real estate slump deepens

The latest economic data out of China underscores lingering doubts about consumer spending.

CNBC - 1d

Weak China retail sales add to pressure on Beijing to lift economy

Consumption rises less than forecast in November, highlighting why leadership made it the top economic concern

Financial Times - 1d

Freeman secures long-term extension with Irish

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who is 30-9 over his three seasons with the Irish, has agreed to a long-term extension that will make him among the highest-paid coaches in the country, a ...

ESPN - 1d

Transfer rumors, news: Pulisic close to agreeing Milan contract extension

USMNT star Christian Pulisic is close to agreeing a contract extension at AC Milan. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 1d

Pep insists he has no regrets over City extension

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he has no regrets after signing a two-year contract extension despite the club's on-pitch struggles.

ESPN - 1d

Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - 1d

Kyle Tucker trade grades: Cubs make splash with blockbuster, Astros signal more changes are coming

The Astros shipped out a star outfielder and made it less likely that Alex Bregman will return in free agency

CBS Sports - 3d

Company or country: Corporate India’s conundrum

Also in this newsletter: Adani Group’s funding fix and the numbers behind the world’s biggest advertising agency

Financial Times - 4d

Here are the retailers shuttering thousands of stores in 2024

Some major retailers are struggling to attract customers, leading to more than 7,100 store closures in 2024 — a 69% jump from a year ago.

CBS News - 4d

Broncos ink left tackle Bolles to 4-year extension

Left tackle Garett Bolles, the Broncos' first-round pick in the 2017 draft, has signed a four-year extension to remain in Denver.

ESPN - 4d

HSBC reviews retail banking outside UK and Hong Kong

Bank could scale back in countries including Mexico as it seeks further cost cuts

Financial Times - 4d

Chinese retailer Temu storms Nigeria

Yahoo News - 5d

Progressive left signals some 'DOGE' curiosity

The Republican-led “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) has intrigued the progressive left, offering potential and unexpected common ground. The brainchild of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy ...

The Hill - 6d

The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift

On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form ...

Wired - 6d

Investors need to keep an eye on Ukraine

Now is the time for money managers to at least think about how they would respond if peace broke out

Financial Times - 6d

Surprise RBI governor pick signals India may cut rates as soon as February, economists say

India has appointed a new central bank governor in a surprising move that some experts say strengthens outlook for rate cuts early next year.

CNBC - Dec. 10

The India IPO party floats into 2025

In this newsletter’s first edition, the CFA’s decline and advice from Uday Kotak

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Rachel Reeves signals wider reset of EU relations

Labour has ruled out rejoining the EU but may be open to alignment on areas such as farm and food exports.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Retail returns: An $890 billion problem

As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.

CNBC - Dec. 7

Igor Shesterkin Reportedly Signs Historic Contract Extension With Rangers

Igor Shesterkin is set to become the highest paid goalie in NHL history.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 6

The stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is trading at lows. Why retail investors should take note.

The Cboe Volatility Index hasn’t been this low in months.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue

Arsonists have extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister has condemned as an antisemitic attack on Australian values

ABC News - Dec. 6

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel gets 5-year contract extension

Michigan gave athletic director Warde Manuel a five-year contract extension on the heels of the Wolverines’ upset over rival Ohio State and a strong start to the basketball season

ABC News - Dec. 5

SailGP, CBS Sports announce broadcast extension for 2025 season

A record 54 hours of coverage of the Rolex SailGP Championship will air across CBS Sports networks

CBS Sports - Dec. 5

What a new uranium-trading platform says about investor interest in nuclear energy

Investor interest in nuclear energy is running hot, spawning new products, including the launch this week of a blockchain-based platform that allows traders to buy and sell a tokenized version of ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

In India, the Buzz of a Bazaar Inspires Jewelry

Akshat Ghiya says the bustle of Jaipur’s Old City helps him design pieces for his Tallin collection.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam

Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and Trade

ABC News - Dec. 5

While institutions own 33% of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 48% ownership

Key Insights Playtech's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

American Eagle Shares Plunge After Retailer Cuts Sales Outlook

Shares of the apparel retailer fell 12% after the company forecast a steeper-than-expected decline in sales for the holiday quarter.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook

Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4

Investors signal a return to UK equities

November was the first month for over three years that money came back into British stocks

Financial Times - Dec. 4

'Squid Game' tracksuits, sneakers and whisky: Behind Netflix's latest retail pitch

Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It's also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’

Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4