Mercedes Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits

Investors pile into emerging-market funds that cut out China

Demand for ‘ex-China’ strategies soar as tensions with west linger, despite recent stock rebound

World - Financial Times - October 23

U.S. Chip Toolmakers Move to Cut China From Supply Chains

Applied Materials and Lam Research are telling vendors to follow new restrictions, spurred by U.S. government pressure.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

Granholm warns that cutting EV tax credits would be ‘ceding’ to China

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warned Friday that President-elect Trump’s reported plans to cut consumer subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) would benefit China. “You eliminate these credits, ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

ING Lifts Outlook After Profit Beat

ING raised its total income outlook for the year and said it would distribute up to $2.7 billion to shareholders after net profits topped expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Allianz Narrows Guidance Range After Profit Beat

The insurance giant narrowed its outlook for the year to the upper end of its range after lower natural catastrophe claims drove third-quarter profits above expectations.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13

Foxconn reiterates forecasts after record profits

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn on Thursday said it was reiterating its outlook but with better visibility after record earnings and profit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Deutsche Telekom Lifts Outlook After Profit Beat

The telecoms group raised its full-year guidance for a key earnings metric after reporting higher net profit in the third quarter, citing continued growth momentum on both sides of the Atlantic.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Crisis-hit VW eyeing plant closures, deep pay cuts: report

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Looking ahead after a Trump victory

Robert Costa looks at the factors that helped decide the presidential election, including race, gender and class, as well as a global trend of rejecting incumbents following the economic ravages of ...

The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes

Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global powers. Flanked by a turquoise lagoon, a newly rebuilt US military runway slices through ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Asset manager says China's 'extreme valuations' look ideal for stock picking

Pzena Investment Management sees more opportunities in China and Japan.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Jim Cramer wants to buy more shares of 2 portfolio companies with favorable catalysts

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - October 28

3 observations after Maxey (45 points) hammers through slump, lifts Sixers to OT win

Tyrese Maxey dropped 45 points and the Sixers pulled out a 118-114 victory Sunday over the Pacers.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Ubisoft Posts Slump in Net Bookings After Assassin's Creed, Star Wars Snags

The French videogame maker reported €352.3 million in net bookings for the three months to the end of September, down 36.5% on year and at the lower end of company guidance.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Trump’s ‘DJT’ reports narrowing quarterly loss on Election Day. Stock jumps after hours following regular-session slump.

Investors in the parent of Trump’s Truth Social appeared to suddenly turn pessimistic toward the former president’s odds of winning at the polls as Election Day progressed.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

North Carolina coach Mack Brown expected to return in 2025 after Tar Heels rebound from midseason slump

Brown, the oldest active FBS coach at age 73, has been at the center of retirement rumors for years

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

U.S. Farmers Brace for Hit to China Exports Under Trump

The President-elect’s promised tariffs on Chinese imports will be met with retaliatory duties on American imports, which have hit the agricultural sector hard since 2018.

Business - Inc. - November 7

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

China Stabbing Kills at Least 8 People

The stabbing, in the eastern city of Wuxi, took place days after a man drove a vehicle into a crowd in southern China, killing dozens.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Kids, adults injured as car hits crowd outside China elementary school

Chinese authorities haven't said how many children and adults were injured in the latest incident at a school, nor if it was an accident, or the latest in a series of attacks targeting kids.

World - CBS News - 2 days ago

How much does a $30,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates were cut?

A $30,000 home equity loan comes with inexpensive monthly payments now that interest rates have been reduced.

Google's new CFO makes earnings call debut, says company can 'push a little further' on cost cuts

In her first earnings call as Alphabet CFO, Anat Ashkenazi said more streamlining will be needed so the company can invest in AI.

Business - CNBC - October 30

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Google employees pressure costumed execs at all-hands meeting for clarity on cost cuts

Following comments on Google's earnings call about continuing cuts, employees wanted answers at the company's latest all-hands meeting.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run

The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

How much would a $10,000 home equity loan cost monthly now that rates are cut?

Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline. Here's how much a $10,000 loan costs per month right now.

Barcelona mayor defends ban on tourist flats saying ‘drastic’ action needed to cut housing costs

Jaume Collboni determined to follow through with plan that he says will return 10,000 properties to city’s residents. The decision made headlines around the world, sparking surprise and threats of ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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