PwC braced for 6 month ban in China over Evergrande audit

Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.

The U.S. stock market is about to enter historically its best six months of the year, after defying the popular Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away” with strong gains.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Black Ops 6 Helps CoD Reign Supreme On Recent Most-Played Games List

October was a pretty busy month for new releases , and Circana video game industry advisor and executive director Mat Piscatella has shared a new list of the most-played games during the final ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits

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World - Financial Times - October 29

PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe

Documents reveal PwC International threatened to expel local firm if it co-operated with scandal investigation without permission

Business - Financial Times - November 1

The former PwC partner trying to reinvent the West Midlands

Richard Parker narrowly beat Andy Street in the mayoral contest, but is setting himself apart from his predecessor

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Fernandes double fires Manchester United to Carabao Cup rout of Leicester

Ruud van Nistelrooy may never lead Manchester United in cup competition again, so ending on the right end of a 5-2 goal-fest as the interim manager can warm him in his dotage.. Two from Casemiro – ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Nuno gets three-match touchline ban over red card

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is banned from the touchline for three matches following his red card in the draw at Brighton.

‘Inhumane and wicked’: anguish over Italy’s expanded surrogacy ban

Most who seek surrogacy overseas, which is now punishable by jail terms and fines, are heterosexual couples . Maria Sole Giardini was campaigning outside the Italian parliament in 2021 for ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

FA apologises to female Muslim footballer over tracksuit bottoms ban

Iqra Ismail, who does not wear shorts for religious reasons, was prevented from entering field of play during game. The Football Association has apologised to a Muslim footballer after she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

New Yorkers may change their constitution to ban discrimination over ‘pregnancy outcomes’

An amendment to New York’s constitution could bar discrimination based on things including “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes.”

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

China’s exports slow sharply in September, adding to worries over the economy

China’s exports slowed sharply in September as global demand weakened, adding to worries over how to recharge growth in the world's second-largest economy

World - ABC News - October 14

McKinsey faces Republican calls for probe into China ‘conflicts’

US officials request investigation into whether consultancy breached rules for Pentagon contracts

World - Financial Times - October 18

Vatican and China extend deal over Catholic bishop appointments

The Vatican and China have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in the communist country for four years.

China vows to take ‘countermeasures’ over US and Taiwan $2bn arms deal

Package includes Nasams air defence system that Taiwan says will help it in the face of China’s frequent military manoeuvres . China will take “countermeasures” to defend its sovereignty and ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

China Confronts Europe Over Climate-Based Trade Restrictions

Days ahead of the U.N.’s global negotiations on climate change, China and other developing countries said trade restrictions should be part of the talks.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

China's exports grew 12.7% in October, fastest pace in more than 2 years

China has reported its exports rose 12.7% in October from a year earlier, the fastest monthly growth in more than two years

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Germany arrests a US citizen over accusations of spying for China

Germany’s federal prosecutor office said it arrested an American citizen who allegedly spied for China

World - ABC News - Yesterday

3 Takeaways From Penguins 6-3 Victory Over Canadiens

The Pittsburgh Penguins visited another Original Six opponent on Monday night, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 6-3.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Trump says Jan. 6 was a "day of love," glossing over supporters' violence

A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."

Tom Wilson's overtime goal lifts the Capitals over the Devils 6-5

Tom Wilson's second goal of the game came 4 minutes into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils

Sports - ABC News - October 19

Trump asks for dismissal of Jan. 6 case over Jack Smith’s appointment

Attorneys for former President Trump on Thursday asked a judge to toss out his federal election subversion case by arguing that special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutionally appointed. The new ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Oil prices end at highest in a week after OPEC+ delays output hike by another month

Oil futures finished sharply higher Monday after OPEC+ said it would wait another month before beginning to unwind voluntary production cuts. Natural-gas prices also rallied as a potential ...

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Season finales, awards and maybe Tiger and Charlie Woods: What remains over final two months in golf 2024

With two months to go in the 2024 golf world, and following a rather stagnant October, there is plenty to pay attention to down the stretch.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

PwC offers ‘managing director’ title to retain staff who will not be partner

Decision balances need to limit partner numbers with recruiting and retaining next level down

Business - Financial Times - October 20

Australian federal police begin search of PwC headquarters amid tax leaks scandal

Chief executive says company is cooperating with the investigation, which is related to individuals who have left the firm. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog

European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Raffensperger: Georgia will audit election ballots so there’s no ‘denying who the winner is’

A record number of ballots have already been cast in Georgia with just two weeks until the election. Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger discusses how the state is ramping up security ...

Politics - NBC News - October 22

FAA begins audit of major airports to reduce close calls on runways

In a new audit, the FAA will look to identify any caps in procedures, equipment or process at the country's 45 busiest airports. Recommendations to further reduce the risk of runway close calls are ...

N.Y.C. Housing Voucher Program Is ‘Plagued With Problems,’ Audit Says

Thomas DiNapoli, the New York State comptroller, found that management lapses had caused delays for people who needed permanent housing.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Audit Reports Matter After All, Appeals Court Says

The decision reverses an earlier ruling that spurred debate about the reports.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Bill Nighy: 'I stole Shakespeare book for drama school audition'

The star said he started as an actor to impress a girl and took the books to prepare for an audition.

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