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Senior North Korean General Wounded in Recent Ukrainian Strike, Western Officials Say

It is the first time that Western officials have confirmed that a high-ranking North Korean military officer has become a casualty in the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Tariff hikes will backfire, and China can manage such 'external shocks,' a senior official says

A senior Chinese official says higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire by boosting prices paid by consumers

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

AI increasingly used for sextortion, scams and child abuse, says senior UK police chief

The fast-developing technology is providing opportunities in ‘any crime type’ – and police must ‘move fast’ to catch up. . Paedophiles, scammers, hackers and criminals of all kinds are increasingly ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Poland's cash-for-visas investigation finds evidence against senior members of former government

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Mali arrests four senior employees of Canadian mining company as it presses firms for more taxes

Authorities in Mali have arrested four senior employees of a Canadian mining company as the military regime in the West African nation continues to detain workers to pressure companies in its ...

World - ABC News - 3 hours ago

Invest in UK nurses or risk more strikes, union boss warns ministers

RCN head urges the government to use the Budget to boost spending on the NHS

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Indonesia blocks Apple iPhone 16 sales over lack of investment

Marketing and sale of model prohibited after tech giant fails to meet rule 40% of phones be made from local parts. Indonesia has prohibited the marketing and sale of the iPhone 16 model over ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

US cements rule to limit high-tech investments to China

The Treasury Department cemented a final rule on Monday that limits those in the United States from investing in certain technologies to China that could bolster the nation's military and threaten ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund pivots from international investments

Public Investment Fund will focus more of its financial firepower on domestic projects

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Biden to unveil $3 billion investment in U.S. ports in Baltimore

President Biden will announce initiative to modernize ports across the U.S. and improve working conditions for dockworkers.

How Arm could be the unexpected winner of the AI investment boom

Shares in the British chip designer, which is controlled by SoftBank, have trebled in price over the past year. But its ambitions go much further

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise

Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’

World - Financial Times - October 30

UK Budget: Labour Party to Raise Taxes by 40 Billion Pounds

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

3 gold investing mistakes beginners should avoid this November

Considering a gold investment now amid the record price surge? Here are three timely (but costly) mistakes to avoid.

DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter

DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Microsoft CFO says OpenAI investment will cut into profit this quarter

Microsoft has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, a bet that's weighing on the company's profitability.

Business - CNBC - October 31

BNP Paribas Investment Bank Growth Offsets Retail Weakness

BNP Paribas reported a rise in third-quarter earnings that was in line with market expectations, as growth in its investment bank offset softness in its domestic retail business.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Morgan Stanley is launching an investing index tied to sports leagues

Sports have proven to be an attractive and growing asset class as valuations have skyrocketed over the past decade.

Business - CNBC - October 31

John McQuown, Who Pioneered Index Funds and Transformed Investing, Dies at 90

The Illinois native jumped from family farm to mechanical engineering and then led a ‘Manhattan Project’ of finance.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI

Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimates

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Arizona counties invest millions to reassure voters of election security

The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.

US investment group Ares on course to raise more than $80bn

Credit-focused fund enjoys fastest pace of fundraising as high yields draw investors to private markets

Business - Financial Times - November 1

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can inflation-proof your portfolio

Prepare for the possibility of higher interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Democrats invest in American voters abroad hoping to make the difference

The votes of overseas Americans could make the difference in tight U.S. elections, and are being courted by Democrats and Republicans alike.

China directs automakers to halt investments in EU countries supporting EV tariffs

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Mubadala and KKR among groups that have held talks with UK data firm 9fin

Investment valuing market information provider at about $500mn would be the sector’s latest high-profile deal