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ETFs that buy bank stocks are under pressure, lagging U.S. equities market
Exchange-traded funds that hold bank stocks were under pressure Tuesday, lagging the broader U.S. equities market.MarketWatch - Business -
KKR is focusing on Japan as its main market in the Asia-Pacific region, seeing many opportunities there to acquire businesses at bargain prices, executives at the investment firm said.
KKR is focusing on Japan as its main market in the Asia-Pacific region, seeing many opportunities there to acquire businesses at bargain prices, executives at the investment firm said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Tesla’s ‘gravity-defying’ powers at risk as EV market slows
Carmaker threatened by cheaper Chinese brands, falling demand and even Elon Musk’s ‘toxic’ personalityFinancial Times - Business -
Firms warned to hold cash back for motor finance probe
The financial watchdog has warned firms to ensure they have enough money for potential compensation.BBC News - Top stories -
China's Central Bank Holds Key Policy Rates
The People’s Bank of China kept key policy rates steady and drained liquidity from the banking sector as economic data shows fresh signs of weakness.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Bank of America Earnings Drop, Under Pressure From Higher Rates
The bank reported an 18% drop in first-quarter profit, but still topped expectations with strong performances from its Wall Street and wealth-management operations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Surging Treasury yields sink stocks — but here’s an unusual market twist
A sharp rise in Treasury yields sinks stocks, but moves below the surface so far aren’t in line with the typical pattern, says a top Wall Street technician.MarketWatch - Business -
China’s ‘red circle’ law firms rush to tap other markets
Mainland’s biggest firms opening offices in Asia, US and Africa as they seek to challenge international rivalsFinancial Times - World - China -
Asian emerging market currencies come under pressure from strong dollar
Indonesia’s central bank supports rupiah as Indian rupee falls and South Korean won hits 17-month lowFinancial Times - World -
Stella McCartney Takes Sustainable Market to Japan With Isetan
It will take place in the form of an immersive exhibit on Isetan Tokyo’s third floor, alongside other spaces throughout the store.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Japan -
Biden, Japan's Kishida hold press conference with focus on China
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a joint press conference in the White House Rose Garden Wednesday to discuss new collaboration efforts between the two nations. The two leaders discussed an enhanced military and ...CBS News - Top stories - China -
Biden holds meeting leaders of Japan, Philippines for first-ever summit
President Biden held a meeting with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines during the first-ever summit for all three countries. The leaders discussed their relationships moving forward including the U.S.'s commitment to defense for Japan and ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Bank of Canada Holds Steady, but Says June Rate Cut Is Possible
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a sixth consecutive time at 5%, and said a cut in June is possible so long as incoming data assures officials that downward momentum in inflation is sustainable.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil prices hold firm as U.S. weighs added sanctions on Iran oil exports after attack on Israel
U.S. officials told NBC News that they expect an Israeli response to Iran's attack to be limited in scope.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Do you avoid the stock market’s worst six months or hold on?
Why ‘buy and hold’ does better than ‘sell in May and go away’ and most other market-timing bets.MarketWatch - Business -
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea, as U.S. President Joe Biden pledged an ironclad defense commitment to leaders from Japan and the Philippines at ...ABC News - World - Japan -
U.S., Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan and Philippines
A U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Theodore Roosevelt has held a three-day joint exercise with its allies Japan and South Korea.NBC News - Top stories - Japan -
Central banks must resist pressure for early rate cuts, says IMF head
Kristalina Georgieva also cautions of danger of ‘tepid twenties’ – a decade of sluggish economic growth. Business live – latest updatesUK politics – latest updatesThe world’s leading central banks must resist calls from politicians for early ...The Guardian - World -
What to expect from bank earnings as high interest rates pressure smaller players
JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest lender, kicks off earnings for the industry on Friday, followed by Bank of America and Goldman Sachs next week.CNBC - Business -
European Central Bank gives strong signal that cuts are on the way despite Fed uncertainty
The euro zone's central bank held interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting.CNBC - Business - Federal Reserve -
Goldman Sachs's first-quarter profit jumped 28%, bolstered by strong performance in investment banking and the firm's growing wealth-management business.
Goldman Sachs’s first-quarter profit jumped 28%, bolstered by strong performance in investment banking and the firm’s growing wealth-management business.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why the bond market still holds the cards as Fed walks back its pivot talk
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is indicating inflation appears to be stuck, a threat to expected rate cutsMarketWatch - Business -
Markets are wrong to think U.K. rate cuts will track the U.S., says Bank of England policymaker
Linking the trajectory of interest rate cuts in the U.K. too tightly to the U.S. is mistaken because British inflation will be stickier, according to a Bank of England monetary policymaker.MarketWatch - Business -
Save an incredible 57% on this curved Samsung gaming monitor at Walmart
Add this immersive monitor to your gaming setup for even more intense sessions spent in your favorite games.CBS News - Top stories -
The biggest U.S. banks reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, but results were tempered by rising pressure from interest rates, which squeezed profit margins.
The biggest U.S. banks reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings, but results were tempered by rising pressure from interest rates, which squeezed profit margins.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Russia and China Double Down on Defying U.S.
Meetings between senior officials from Beijing and Moscow came against a backdrop of a growing tussle for influence in the global south.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
How immigration is helping the economy defy expectations
Policymakers are increasingly pointing to an immigration influx and a bolstered U.S. labor force as a main reason the economy did so well in 2023. The U.S. economy defied expectations last year by avoiding a widely predicted recession, with real ...The Hill - Politics -
Three errors in inflation control
Inconsequential reforms suggested for the Bank of England, misjudged US inflation and markets, and extrapolating too muchFinancial Times - World - Inflation -
Elon Musk Is Platforming Far-Right Activists in Brazil, Defying Court Order
Experts warn, “They are trying to use Brazil as a laboratory on how to interfere in local politics.”Wired - Tech - Elon Musk -
U.S. Treasury Yields Slip
Treasury yields fell as U.S. equities traded higher.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firm Retention Summary: Joann
This is a summary of a request from Joann to hire Latham & Watkins as co-counsel, filed March 27 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firm Retention Summary: Enviva
This is a summary of a request from Enviva to hire Kutak Rock as co-counsel, filed March 27 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria, Va.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firm Retention Summary: ConvergeOne
This is a summary of a request from ConvergeOne to hire White & Case as counsel, filed April 12 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Houston.The Wall Street Journal - World -
HSBC agreed to sell its Argentina business to local financial group Galicia for $550 million, the bank's latest exit from markets that are no longer core to its business strategy.
HSBC agreed to sell its Argentina business to local financial group Galicia for $550 million, the bank’s latest exit from markets that are no longer core to its business strategy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Where Is the American Pressure on Hamas?
Biden could set a deadline for Hamas to release the hostages—or else the U.S. will double its lethal support to Israel.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Firm Retention Summary: Casa Systems
This is a summary of a request from Casa Systems to hire Sidley Austin as counsel, filed April 12 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.The Wall Street Journal - World -
‘The roles on offer were prostitute or takeaway worker’: How Jing Lusi defied racist stereotypes – and became a star
She is one of the first east Asian actors to play the lead in a big British drama, and her new show Red Eye is a nerve-jangler. She discusses culture shock, sexism and the sheer joy of making Crazy Rich Asians. As a teenager, Jing Lusi was ...The Guardian - World -
Caribbean leaders need to stop taking it on the chin and unite to defy condescending west | Kenneth Mohammed
The president of Guyana’s scolding of a BBC reporter struck a chord with many who feel silenced by western dominance and the legacy of economic violence . Caribbean nations have such a long history of economic violence, manipulation and ...The Guardian - World -
Mike Johnson Defies GOP Critics, Setting Up Ukraine-Israel Aid Showdown
House Republican leaders posted three of the four bills on Wednesday afternoon, with a final vote expected Saturday.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Shut down the extremists controlling the Israel-Gaza narrative
People cling to simplistic narratives, unable to hold multiple truths — that both innocent Israelis and innocent Palestinians are suffering.The Hill - Politics - Israel