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Asia faces growing threats from climate change. Here’s what can be done
A boy searches for remaining food in polythene packets at roadside in Allahabad, India, on May 11, 2018. In 2021, over 57 million people were affected by climate disasters in Asia, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies reported. Sanjay Kanojia | Afp | Getty Images Asia, one of the regions most […]
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Asia-Pacific markets gain after Wall Street recovery
SINGAPORE — Shares in Asia-Pacific rose on Friday after a comeback on Wall Street as investors continued to digest the Fed’s plans to fight inflation. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.45% in early trade, while the Topix advanced 0.19%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.35%. In South Korea, the Kospi climbed 0.38% and the Kosdaq added 0.70%. […]
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Cramer’s lightning round: I can’t recommend UiPath
ACM Research Inc: “It’s got a very cool technology. … I’m not going to bless it, but I’m not going to tell you to sell it.” UiPath Inc: “This is a great company and a bad stock, what can I say? We’re not recommending stocks that have gigantic losses anymore. We just can’t.” Hertz Global […]
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Amazon illegally interfered in Alabama warehouse vote, union alleges
An RWDSU union rep holds a sign outside the Amazon fulfillment warehouse at the center of a unionization drive on March 29, 2021 in Bessemer, Alabama. Elijah Nouvelage | Getty Images Amazon illegally interfered in a recent union election at an Alabama warehouse, according to a statement on Thursday from the Retail, Wholesale and Department […]
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Wild inflation will hurt all financial assets, market researcher Jim Bianco warns
There may be no escape from the bond market turmoil — even for stock investors. Market researcher Jim Bianco warns critical Federal Reserve policies to control wild inflation will inflict widespread losses on Wall Street. “Eventually, this is going to come back and hurt all financial assets,” the Bianco Research president told CNBC “Fast Money” […]
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Jim Cramer says one of these golf stocks could be a buy, the other is a long shot
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday said investors should consider buying shares of Acushnet and tee-up for Callaway long-term. “Pure-play golf stocks have been obliterated here, and if you want to be opportunistic, especially in light of the [Masters Tournament], I like Acushnet more than Callaway, at least through the remainder of 2022,” the “Mad Money” […]
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Berkshire’s large stake in HP ‘exemplifies’ Best Buy’s optimistic view, CEO says
Berkshire Hathaway’s roughly $4.2 billion investment in HP Inc. supports Best Buy’s viewpoint that consumer demand for upgrades to their technology will sustain, chief executive Corie Barry told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday. “I can’t tell you what [Berkshire CEO] Warren Buffet’s thinking, but I think his investment exemplifies our general point, which is, people […]
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Stock futures little changed following Thursday’s comeback as investors assess Fed plans
U.S. stock futures were little changed on Thursday night after the major averages staged a late-day comeback as investors appraised the likelihood of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve to combat inflation. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 3 points, or 0.01%. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 0.02% and 0.05%, respectively. The […]
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Be conservative with FAANG stocks as anticipated Fed rate hikes spurn a market pivot, Jim Cramer says
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday that he expects the market to pivot to a bull market for recession-proof stocks rather than expensive growth names. When the Federal Reserve decides to combat an “inflationary spiral with higher [interest] rates, you’re not supposed to buy expensive growth stocks. The hedge fund playbook says that you should sell […]
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‘Grim milestone’ reached in Ukraine with more than 100 attacks on health facilities and transportation, WHO says
A mother holds her newborn baby in the bomb shelter of a maternity hospital on March 02, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Valentyn Ogirenko | Reuters The World Health Organization on Thursday condemned Russia’s more than 100 attacks on health-care facilities and transport vehicles, including ambulances, in Ukraine over the last six weeks — in violation […]
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