Workers assemble a Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, an all-electric microcar manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling, at a plant of the joint automaker in Qingdao in east Chinas Shandong province Tuesday, Nov. 30, […]
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Hong Kong overtakes Tokyo as most expensive city to build: Turner & Townsend
Hong Kong Kanchisa Thitisukthanapong | Moment | Getty Images Hong Kong has surpassed Tokyo as Asia’s most expensive city to build property as rising construction prices add to a worsening […]
China talks up support for IPOs. Investors are watching the speed of approval
A man walks a dog in the shade away from the midday sun past the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building in Manhattan, during hot weather in New York City, […]
America’s kids are going hungry over the summer
Classes ending in June means boundless joy for kids, right? Not if they’re among the 30 million students who qualify for the federally-assisted meal program and who now likely face […]
How investors can stay protected with emerging market opportunities
Investors may want to consider hedging their emerging market plays, according to one exchange-traded fund expert. Ben Slavin, global head of ETFs and managing director at BNY, said that while […]
WTI on space for second weekly gain in a row
U.S. crude rose Thursday to trade above $82 per barrel, with the benchmark heading for its second weekly gain in a row, as oil and gasoline inventories fell. West Texas […]
Super Micro, Dell shares jump as Elon Musk calls them suppliers to xAI supercomputer project
Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly […]
Asos blames ‘detrimental’ virtual meetings for impacting performance
The online store’s sales surged, profits tripled, and popularity soared as people clicked away on their shopping carts from home. Then reality hit. Supply chain struggles, a share price slump, […]
American households have seen their purchasing power increase
Rudi_suardi | E+ | Getty Images Americans have seen their buying power rise for a year amid falling inflation and a strong job market, which might be welcome news for […]
India aims to be developed nation by 2047— priorities Modi can’t ignore
India has undergone a massive infrastructure push and has made significant strides in connecting and modernizing its highways, railways and airports. Puneet Vikram Singh, Nature And Concept Photographer, | Moment […]
UK BNPL fintech Zilch raises $125 million, sees IPO within 2 years
Zilch CEO Phil Belamant. Zilch LONDON — British fintech firm Zilch said Wednesday it’s raised $125 million in debt financing from German banking giant Deutsche Bank in a deal that […]
Hurricane season: First named tropical storm, Alberto, forms in Gulf of Mexico
Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season. Alberto, which is bringing strong […]