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Chinese sanctions hit US drone maker supplying Ukraine
Beijing’s move leaves California company rushing to find new battery providersWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Chinese EV maker BYD's quarterly sales overtook Tesla's for the first time
The milestone comes amid tough competition in China, the world's largest auto market, as well as higher tariffs on imports of Chinese EVs into the EU.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
This Electric Aircraft-Maker Just Landed a $318 Million Investment
Beta Technologies’s Series C funding comes just a month after a $20 million investment to build out charging infrastructure across the country.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
UK bike-makers hope quality will steer them round market potholes
Niche manufacturers from Moulton to Atherton follow low-volume, high-price strategy amid wider industry crisisWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
Ken Griffin’s money machine: market maker Citadel Securities
The trading firm is pushing frontiers in markets once dominated by banks — but is not yet regulated like oneBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk nudges higher profit forecast
Novo Nordisk on Wednesday nudged higher its outlook for the year as the drugmaker registered another quarter of strong sales of its weight-loss drugs.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Save On This 2024 Switch Action-RPG From The Makers Of Ys And The Trails Series
Anyone looking for a beefy RPG at a discounted price can check out this deal for Tokyo Xanadu eX+ on Switch, as the action RPG is currently available for just $40 at Amazon and Best Buy . ...Tech - GameSpot - 2 days ago -
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
China is turning Japanese
At least that’s what the bond market is whisperingWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
All British cinema is propaganda: how our film-makers are unwittingly reshaping the world
Propaganda films didn’t end after the war. Instead they became a tool for packaging our cultural heritage, promoting tourism and transforming British culture. During the second world war, British ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Wolfspeed, a Maker of EV Chips, Gets $750 Million in Grants for North Carolina Plant
The government money, and matching funds from a group of financial firms, will be used for its new silicon carbide wafer plant in the Research Triangle area.Business - Inc. - October 15 -
Spanish train maker Talgo in rival deal talks after Hungary-backed bid
Company ‘analysing a possible transaction’ with steelmaker SidenorWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Mother says AI chatbot led her son to kill himself in lawsuit against its maker
Megan Garcia said Sewell, 14, used Character.ai obsessively before his death and alleges negligence and wrongful death. The mother of a teenager who killed himself after becoming obsessed with an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
Barbie boom fades at Mattel, but Hot Wheels — and adult collectors — are on an upswing
Mattel Inc. reported mixed third-quarter results, as a drop in demand for Barbie toys weighed on sales overall — but management said it expects a solid holiday season ahead and a toy-centric film ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo doubles down on AI, says in regular talks with Google and Microsoft
As Chinese smartphone company Oppo gears up for a flagship phone launch overseas, it says it has weekly AI talks with Google and Microsoft senior management.Business - CNBC - October 24 -
Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer
Harley-Davidson’s stock was down Thursday, after the iconic motorbike maker topped estimates for the third quarter despite steep declines in profit and revenue, but lowered its full-year guidance ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Vans maker VF Corp. rallies 23% on results, and CEO says he feels good about Q3
Shares of VF Corp. rocketed higher after hours on Monday after the parent company of Vans and the North Face reported second-quarter results that beat expectations, as it looks to tighten up ...Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune
In its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming servicesEntertainment - ABC News - October 29 -
Super Micro Computer's shares plunge 33% after server maker's accounting firm quits
Shares of Super Micro Computer have plunged more than 33% after the server maker disclosed that Ernst & Young had resigned as its public accounting firmTech - ABC News - October 30 -
Dodge maker Stellantis posts 27% drop in revenues, flags progress in slashing U.S. inventories
Auto giant Stellantis on Thursday reported a 27% decline in third-quarter revenues, but said it was making headway in addressing operational issues like U.S. inventories.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Activist Engine Capital nominates six directors at software maker Dye & Durham, sources say
Activist investor Engine Capital intends to nominate a slate of six director candidates to Canadian software maker Dye & Durham's board.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Novo Nordisk shares jump 8% after Wegovy sales beat expectations
Novo Nordisk on Wednesday reported third quarter earnings broadly in line with expectations and narrowed its 2024 full-year growth guidance.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power
President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.Health - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Difference-makers for second half of 2024 NFL season: Ravens' Zay Flowers set to ignite playoff push
These eight players will have a huge impact on the playoff racesSports - CBS Sports - 8 hours ago -
Trump Tariff Plans Push Sunscreen Maker Edgewell to Lock in Chinese Chemicals Supply
The maker of Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic, as well as rival Neturogena manufacturer Kenvue, relies on heavily engineered chemicals that are hard to buy elsewhere.Business - Inc. - 2 hours ago -
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliativesBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
China’s investors are counting on fiscal stimulus
Recent market rally will peter out without decisive policy action to boost the economyWorld - Financial Times - October 16 -
Is China cannibalising the EU car industry?
Troubles at VW point to growing doubts about future of Europe-wide sector as imports of cheap EVs rise. For decades Germany has enjoyed a reputation as Europe’s car capital, with slogans such as ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
China asks: what is an e-bike?
State bureaucracy makes the question more difficult than it may seemWorld - Financial Times - October 22 -
Xi tightens stranglehold on China’s academia
Scholars fired or disappeared as Beijing clamps down on discussion of sensitive topics including economyWorld - Financial Times - October 23 -
Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China
European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies
Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
China fright ups the stakes for AstraZeneca
Pharma group needs some good news to ease investors’ nervesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
China Launches Sea and Air Drills Around Taiwan
The one-day military exercises followed a speech by Taiwan’s president last week that reaffirmed the island’s sovereignty.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
China Holds War Games Encircling Taiwan in Warning to Island’s Leader
Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.World - The New York Times - October 14 -
China starts large military drills around Taiwan
Manoeuvres come after Taiwan’s president asserted sovereignty but asked Beijing to co-operate to secure peaceWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.Business - The New York Times - October 14 -
China 'punishes' Taiwan president remarks with new drills
Beijing says the exercise involved all parts of the military and simulates a full-scale attack on its neighbour.Top stories - BBC News - October 14