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U.S. warns against Nippon merger with U.S. Steel, citing China steel glut
This picture taken on Feb. 16, 2024 shows a logo of Nippon Steel Corp. at the company’s Kyushu manufacturing base in Kitakyushu city of Fukuoka Prefecture. U.S. President Joe Biden plans to express concern over Nippon Steel’s proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, pushing the […]
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China’s wealthy are increasingly looking overseas for business investment opportunities
Instead of high-net-worth individuals, C-suite executives in China are increasingly using business jets, said Paul Desgrosseilliers, general manager at ExecuJet Haite General Aviation Services. The company opened a new service center at Beijing Daxing International Airport on Aug. 27, 2024. ExecuJet Haite BEIJING — China’s wealthy are increasingly looking for ways to move capital outside […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as Japan household spending comes in lower than expected
Office workers cross the street at lunch time near Tokyo Station on Oct. 20, 2022. Stanislav Kogiku | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Friday as investors brace for a crucial jobs report from the U.S. and digest household spending data from Japan. Japan’s household spending data for July […]
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China, India and more: Veteran investor shares his take on emerging markets right now
Emerging markets have been making headlines this year, with growing economies, populations and consumer demand all garnering the attention of investors — but not all EMs are created equal. China in particular has been of concern, given uncertainty over how its economy will perform looking ahead. George Boubouras, managing director for research, investment and advisory […]
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The Fed won’t save stocks, sell the first rate cut, says Stifel
Think rate cuts will save the bull market? Think again, according to Stifel. “Fed cuts are a red herring,” Stifel strategists said in a note to clients. “We have our doubts about the currently widespread belief that ‘Fed Cuts = Buy Stocks.’” Markets are expecting the central bank to lower benchmark rates by at least […]
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With Musk’s X banned in Brazil, its users carve out new digital homes
A man hangs flags with a portrait of tech tycoon Elon Musk during a demonstration called by former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on April 21, 2024. Mauro Pimentel | AFP | Getty Images As billionaire Elon Musk’s clash with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice came to a […]
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Friday’s jobs report for August is going to be huge. Here’s what to expect
Andreypopov | Istock | Getty Images Wall Street is gearing up for one of the most important economic releases of the year Friday, when the Labor Department puts out a jobs report expected to go a long way in determining the future of Federal Reserve policy. The Wall Street consensus is for nonfarm payrolls growth […]
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Hunter Biden will change plea in tax case, lawyers tell judge
Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, arrives at court for his trail on tax evasion in Los Angeles, California, on September 5, 2024. Ringo Chiu | AFP | Getty Images A lawyer for Hunter Biden told a federal judge in Los Angeles there was no reason to proceed with the scheduled start of […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Stocks had a record-breaking rally. What’s next?
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The big story Indian stocks reached dizzying heights this week with a record-breaking 14-day rally. Equities also […]
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Volvo Cars cuts margin and revenue aims after ditching 2030 electric vehicle target
A worker at a Volvo car store introduces the Volvo xc60 and other models via a live streaming in Shanghai, China, March 18, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Volvo Cars on Thursday scaled back its margin and revenue targets, after announcing it was no longer targeting 100% all-electric vehicle sales by 2030. […]
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