Month: November 2024
Australia proposes ban on social media for children under 16
Shoppers use their phones as they walk past the entrance to a Myer department store, owned by Australia’s biggest department store chain Myer Holdings Ltd, in Sydney, Australia, November 1, 2017. Steven Saphore | Reuters Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the government would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, a policy the government says is world-leading. […]
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China October exports record highest jump in 19 months, imports decline more than expected
A cargo ship is sailing towards the docking of a foreign trade container terminal in Qingdao Port, Shandong province, in Qingdao, China, on June 7, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images China’s exports in October rose at their fastest pace in 19 months, sharply beating analysts’ estimates, according to data from the country’s customs […]
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Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus
Chinese and U.S. flags flutter near The Bund, before U.S. trade delegation meet their Chinese counterparts for talks in Shanghai, China July 30, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters BEIJING — Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential win has raised the bar for China’s fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday. On the campaign trial, Trump threatened to impose additional […]
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CNBC Daily Open: The Trump rally begins
Attendees cheer as a broadcast of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trum speaking at his Florida election party is shown on a screen at the Nevada GOP election watch party in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 6, 2024. Ronda Churchill | Afp | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily […]
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China extends visa-free policy to 9 more countries — including South Korea
From Friday, citizens of nine more countries can enter China without needing a visa to visit. Holders of ordinary passports from eight countries in Europe — Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco and Liechtenstein — as well as South Korea can visit for business or leisure purposes for up to 15 days without needing […]
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Stock futures are little changed after major post-election rally as focus shifts to Fed: Live updates
Expectations fall towards a January rate cut With Treasury yields rising on the back of a Trump election victory, expectations have fallen as to how aggressive the Federal Reserve will be in cutting interest rates this winter. The fed funds rate, which determines what banks charge each other for overnight lending, currently ranges between a […]
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Want to dodge the market volatility and capture the upside? This JPMorgan ETF’s manager reveals how he’s doing it
In a week when investors are grappling with policy uncertainty surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s decisive victory, JPMorgan has launched its popular Equity Premium Income ETF in Europe to help ride out the volatility while capturing some of the upside. The JPMorgan Asset Management’s U.S. fund, already the largest active ETF in the world, returned 21.5% […]
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Beyond ASML: Goldman reveals its refreshed list of top European stocks — giving one 50% upside
Dutch tech behemoth ASML has been a favorite among investors in recent years, but Goldman Sachs has adopted a cautious stance on the stock and removed it from its conviction list of top picks. This follows a “weak earnings update” in the third quarter, the investment bank’s analysts wrote in a Nov. 4 research note. […]
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Harris says ‘we must accept’ election results, commits to peaceful transfer of power
“Earlier today, I spoke with President-elect Trump and congratulated him on his victory,” Harris said at the vice president’s alma mater Howard University, in Washington, D.C. It was the first time that Harris had spoken on camera to the public since Trump declared victory early Wednesday morning. “We will continue to wage this fight in the […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Qualcomm, HubSpot, Lyft, Bumble and more
Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Qualcomm — The chipmaker popped 4% after posting results for the fiscal fourth quarter that topped Wall Street’s expectations. The company also offered a strong outlook for the current quarter. Qualcomm reported adjusted earnings of $2.69 per share on $10.24 billion in revenue. Arm Holdings — […]
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