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Chinese stocks may start exiting the U.S. in two years, warns Asian Corporate Governance Association
The delisting of U.S.-listed Chinese stocks may come in the next two to three years, according to Jamie Allen of the Asian Corporate Governance Association. “There doesn’t seem to be a huge incentive … for China to compromise, nor does the U.S. seem to want to compromise,” the secretary general at the non-profit organization told […]
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Stock futures are steady as investors juggle Fed comments and policy
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, March 17, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters U.S. stock futures were little changed in overnight trading on Tuesday as investors continue to digest revelations from the Federal Reserve on inflation and interest rates. Dow futures fell just 11 points. S&P 500 futures dropped 0.03% and Nasdaq 100 futures […]
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Formula 1’s first race of the 2022 season was ESPN’s most-viewed since 1995
Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 General view during the race. Thaier Al-sudani | Reuters Formula 1’s 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix lured more than 1 million U.S. viewers for Sunday’s season-opener —making it the most-viewed F1 race on ESPN since 1995. ESPN said the […]
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Inflation is spiking the cost of pet parenthood yet owners are still splurging on care
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Pet parenthood is getting more expensive, but many owners are still willing to splurge, according to a report from Rover, an online pet marketplace. Rising costs and inflation are a growing concern for Americans, affecting everyday expenses like groceries, gasoline and housing. Pet parents are also feeling the […]
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Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Moscow as Ukraine says 15,000 Russian troops have been killed
‘It is time to end this absurd war,’ UN secretary-general says Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres speaks to press about war in Ukraine at the Security Council Stakeout of UN headquarters in New York City, United States on March 14, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres […]
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European Union unlikely to impose an oil embargo on Russia, sources say
A general view of oil tanks in the Transneft-Kozmino Port near the far eastern town of Nakhodka, Russia. Yuri Maltsev | Reuters The European Union is unlikely to impose an immediate oil embargo on Russia over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, according to two CNBC sources with knowledge of the discussions. The U.S. decided to […]
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Russia says it fired hypersonic missiles in Ukraine. What are they and why would Moscow use them?
A MiG-31K fighter jet with a Kinzhal hypersonic missile flies over Moscow’s Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in 2018. Sefa Karacan | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Russia’s purported use of hypersonic missiles in Ukraine in recent days is not only a sign that the military could be resorting to using more […]
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Honeywell and Trane back start-up making low-carbon alternative to concrete
Real estate is one of the worst carbon offenders, and concrete is a massive part of that. The process to create concrete emits more than 2 billion tons of carbon dioxide annually. That’s why the race is on to come up with alternatives to concrete in construction. Canada-based Nexii has created a new wall system […]
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Russia is exploring options for cyberattacks and companies must be ready, says Biden
President Joe Biden speaks during a tour of the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, in Dearborn, Michigan on May 18, 2021. Michael Wayland | CNBC President Joe Biden on Monday advised U.S. corporations to strengthen their cybersecurity practices because of intelligence reports indicating that Russia is looking at possibilities to attack. The guidance came almost […]
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Koch Industries’ campaign donations questioned after company’s decision to remain in Russia
More than two dozen U.S. lawmakers received roughly $110,000 in campaign contributions from Koch Industries in the weeks leading up to Vladimir Putin’s attack on Ukraine — money some ethics lawyers say should be returned given the company’s decision to maintain operations in Russia. U.S. lawmakers are being scrutinized for accepting campaigns contributions from the […]
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