Month: November 2024

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election
World

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea ahead of U.S. election

People watch a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing missiles that flew 400 km after lifting off at around 7:30 a.m. from Sariwon, just south of the capital Pyongyang, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, November 5, 2024. Kim Hong-Ji | Reuters North Korea on Tuesday fired multiple short-range ballistic […]

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Trump’s tariffs could trigger ‘dramatic’ price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group
World

Trump’s tariffs could trigger ‘dramatic’ price spikes on clothes, furniture, warns retail group

People shop in an Abercrombie & Fitch store in midtown Manhattan on October 24, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices to skyrocket on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods, according to a new report from the National Retail […]

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China reviews plan to increase local government debt
Finance

China reviews plan to increase local government debt

Key Points A closely watched meeting of China’s parliament on Monday reviewed a proposal to raise the local government debt limit, according to state media. New debt would go toward replacing hidden debt, the report said, noting that Finance Minister Lan Fo’an spoke at the meeting on the plan. The standing committee of China’s National […]

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Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors eye Fed and RBA rate decision
World

Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors eye Fed and RBA rate decision

The Sydney Opera House Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Gallo Images | Brand X Pictures | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors prepared for the U.S. presidential election and a possible interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this week. Japan’s Nikkei 225 added 0.68% in its first hour of […]

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Meta extends ban on new political ads past Election Day
Technology

Meta extends ban on new political ads past Election Day

Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg plans to visit South Korea, scheduling key meetings during the trip, according to a statement by Meta on Wednesday, which did not provide further details. Reportedly, Zuckerberg is anticipated to meet with Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee later this month to discuss AI chip supply and other generative AI issues, as […]

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Stock futures are flat as Wall Street readies for presidential election: Live updates
World

Stock futures are flat as Wall Street readies for presidential election: Live updates

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.  NYSE Stock futures were little changed in overnight trading ahead of Tuesday’s high-stakes U.S. presidential election Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 20 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures inched about 0.1% higher. Palantir popped 13% in overnight trading on […]

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Is this the world’s ‘coolest hotel room’ for baseball fans? Go inside to see the view
Travel

Is this the world’s ‘coolest hotel room’ for baseball fans? Go inside to see the view

The 2024 World Series may be over, but that won’t stop baseball fans from searching for their next ballpark fix. But forget touring a stadium — this one lets you sleep inside it. Es Con Field Hokkaido is a stadium on the Japanese island of Hokkaido with a grass field, retractable roof and space for 35,000 spectators. But […]

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Go inside ‘the coolest hotel room — if you’re a baseball fan’
Travel

Go inside ‘the coolest hotel room — if you’re a baseball fan’

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Take a walk through the “Fighter’s Clubhouse,” one of eight hotel rooms where travelers can watch baseball games at the attached stadium, the Es Con Field Hokkaido. Source

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How European investors can hedge against a Trump win, according to Barclays
World

How European investors can hedge against a Trump win, according to Barclays

Investors in Europe who are concerned about former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House have several options at their disposal, according to Barclays strategists. The bank suggested that European equities could face significant headwinds if Trump wins the presidency, primarily due to the potential for trade tariffs and protectionist policies . European […]

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Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss
Technology

Marqeta shares plunge more than 30% on big forecast miss

Marqeta celebrates its initial public offering at the Nasdaq on June 9, 2021. Source: The Nasdaq Marqeta shares tumbled more than 30% in extended trading on Monday after the company issued weaker-than-expected guidance for the fourth quarter. Here’s how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: […]

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