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The majority of investment banks are backing European stocks to outperform their U.S. peers through the remainder of the year and into 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UMMzti

Parts of Indonesia are running out of hospital beds as delta variant surges, health minister says

Covid infections are increasing much more quickly than before, said Indonesia's health minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dxRBQT

Credit Suisse CEO says sustainable investing no longer means lower returns

Thomas Gottstein describes the sustainability and ESG movement as a "global" one. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h8ohTf

Asia-Pacific shares slip as private survey shows Chinese factory activity growth slowed in June

The Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for June came in at 51.3 on Thursday, a lower reading than May's 52.0. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2TriSxw

China's Xi at Communist Party anniversary: We won't accept 'sanctimonious preaching' from others

Chinese President Xi Jinping was speaking Thursday at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of China's ruling Communist Party. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qCV2uS

Rise in online payments spurs questions over cybersecurity and privacy

The latest Mastercard new payments index survey conducted across 18 markets globally, showed a majority of consumers are willing to try new payment methods. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AihSwk

Blockbuster IPO day produces big gains for Uber, Delta Air Lines and tech VCs

With Didi, SentinelOne, Clear and LegalZoom debuting on Wednesday, strategic investors, venture capitalists and private equity firms shared in the wealth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3juNcSB

Trump Organization and its CFO indicted by Manhattan grand jury, report says

The Trump Organization and Allen Weisselberg, its longtime finance chief, were indicted Wednesday by a grand jury in Manhattan, The Washington Post reported. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dvRx48

Taiwan is the most dangerous flashpoint in U.S.-China relations, says former diplomat

The Chinese Communist Party government in Beijing claims Taiwan as a runaway province that must be reunited with the mainland — using force if necessary. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h5Lw0g

How the next decision from OPEC+ could impact oil prices, according to KPMG energy expert

Oil prices have made a huge comeback in just over a year. KPMG's global head of energy, Regina Mayor, discusses what could come next. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SDrBMX

Facebook is testing drastic changes to Instagram to make it more like TikTok

Facebook's Head of Instagram said the service plans to start showing users full-screen, recommended videos in their feeds. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dxjtEP

Chip shortage causes Ford to slash vehicle production at several plants in July

Ford said it will idle or reduce vehicle production at eight plants for varying periods of time into early August due to the shortage of semiconductor chips. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jCaIwW

Stock futures are flat as S&P 500 sits at record, Wall Street set to kick off second half of 2021

The S&P 500 posted its best first half of a year since 2019. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xao1Jd

Trump Organization expects to be charged Thursday in Manhattan criminal case

The Trump Organization has been told to expect that criminal charges will be filed against the company belonging to former President Donald Trump. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AdW30S

SentinelOne closes up 21% in NYSE debut as highest-valued cybersecurity IPO ever

Cybersecurity company SentinelOne made its market debut Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and is now trading under the ticker symbol “S.” from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xbx5xe

Covid delta variant unlikely to cause another ‘raging epidemic’ in U.S., Dr. Scott Gottlieb says

"In parts of the country where vaccination rates are high ... I think we're largely protected," Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3x7IJt8

Gap's Yeezy brand with Kanye West could tally nearly $1 billion in sales in first year, Wells Fargo says

Gap's upcoming Yeezy line with rapper Kanye West could bring in nearly $1 billion in incremental sales next year, according to an analysis by Wells Fargo. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UXC72t

Amazon's carbon emissions rose 19% in 2020 even as Covid-19 pushed global levels down

Amazon said its activities emitted the equivalent of 60.64 million metric tons of carbon dioxide last year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UhmAd7

Bill Cosby released from prison after court overturns sex assault conviction

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned Bill Cosby's sex assault conviction, setting the stage for the release of the comedian later in the day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jvQViH

Virgin Orbit to double launch rate next year, CEO says: 'We can turn any airport into a spaceport'

Virgin Orbit CEO Dan Hart told CNBC the company now is focused on "ramping up" and expanding operations globally after its launch success on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35ZRQAe

Oil prices could skyrocket if OPEC+ fails in pledge to deliver more supply

OPEC heads into Thursday's meeting with Russia and other allies with a better command of world oil prices than it has had in years, analysts said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3drqln1

Big changes are coming to your iPhone this fall — here's how you can test them out now

Apple released the public beta for iOS 15 on Wednesday. It will have bugs, so users should be careful when installing it on any critical device. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3y9q5B7

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who oversaw Iraq war, dies at 88

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w8JSzo

Europe wants to stop the Covid delta variant. But experts say it may already be too late

The coronavirus delta variant first discovered in India has now spread around the world, prompting further waves of infections in countries like the U.K. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SzQVDk

HSBC says Asia faces 'bumpy road' ahead as Covid cases remain high, but vaccine rollouts offer hope

Experts say that the coronavirus mutation known as delta variant is partly responsible for the surge in new cases seen in many parts of the world. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h5oM0n

Investors show no appetite for Chinese online grocery firms that just listed in the U.S.

Investors are concerned about cut-throat competition in China and whether Missfresh and Dingdong can ever become profitable. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AfhiQb

SoftBank-backed Chinese grocery delivery company clings to gains after slashing IPO size

The lackluster performance comes as tech giants Alibaba, Meituan and JD.com have all invested significantly in grocery delivery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hhaj0l

The ruins of a ‘haunted’ Scottish village are on sale for nearly $173,000

The remains of a village in Scotland, which is supposedly haunted, has gone up for sale for offers over £125,000 ($172,859). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dqKGJa

Biden's infrastructure plan would cut U.S. debt and slightly increase economic growth, Wharton study finds

Wharton found that Biden's infrastructure plan would cut the U.S. debt and slightly increase GDP. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3x5IOh2

China has gone 'too far' in clamping down on big tech — that will hurt economic growth, says analyst

Scott Kennedy of the Center for Strategic and International Studies said the private sector produces productivity gains that fuel China's economic growth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2TkgYyP

Serena Williams out after suffering ankle injury during first-round match

Serena Williams' bid for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles crown ended in tears at Wimbledon as an ankle injury forced her out of her first-round match. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35YOU6Z

Warren Buffett says the pandemic has had an 'extremely uneven' impact and is not yet over

Legendary investor Warren Buffett said the economic consequences of the pandemic are falling disproportionately on small businesses. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wce3pu

Stocks should add to gains in the second half, but there are two big concerns

Stocks are expected to move higher in the second half of the year, propelled by strong earnings gains and super-charged economic growth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AaoblC

Charlie Munger says he's in love with Zoom, thinks the videoconferencing trend is here to stay

"I have fallen in love with Zoom," Munger said. "I think Zoom is here to stay. It just adds so much convenience." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qC2aYo

U.S. stock futures are little changed as the market closes out a winning first half

The S&P 500 is closing out the first half of 2021 with a 14% gain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3drlt1A

How to spend a month abroad without missing work

New companies are designing international workcations for remote workers who want to live and work abroad without the long-term commitment. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h1l4VE

China once said it couldn't put a potato in space. Now it's eyeing Mars

China has achieved some notable feats recently including an uncrewed mission to Mars and sending astronauts to its own space station. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xYArUu

Retailers face the challenge of last-mile delivery as online shopping grows

Consumers are flocking to online shopping as they seek to avoid crowds due to Covid-19, but getting the goods into the hands of the buyer can be challenging. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h7jhP0

Asia markets trade higher; China set to release data on June factory activity

China is set to release its official data on manufacturing activity on Wednesday morning. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3joZXht

Moderna shares rise after it says Covid vaccine shows promise in a lab setting against variants, including delta

Moderna's results, while promising, may not reflect how the vaccines actually perform in real-world scenarios against the delta and other Covid variants. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w7Nrpk

Market has already decided the winner of the electric vehicle race, trader says

Tesla still looks like a better long-term play than legacy automotive stocks such as Ford and General Motors, two traders say. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3y5bxT9

Leon Cooperman plans to stock pick his way to success, not expecting much more from overall market

"In terms of my long-term outlook, to be honest with you, stocks are the best place to be, but I just wouldn't expect much from the major averages." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Syb5O2

Windows 11 will look different from what you're used to — here are some of the biggest changes

While big additions are missing from Microsoft's first Windows 11 test build, it does include a few changes that could improve the experience of using your PC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qB53c5

JPMorgan is buying an ESG investing platform in bank’s third fintech acquisition of the past year

The move will help JPMorgan's financial advisors customize clients' investments in ESG, the category that includes environmental, social and governance factors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hc4JMG

A key indicator shows we are past peak inflation fear, supporting the stock market rally

Over the past month, inflation fears have abated, and a chart diagramming the trend could be signaling the next leg up in the market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hgFxVi

Amazon competitor Shopify cuts app store fees for developers on first $1 million in revenue

The decision follows similar moves by Apple, Google and others who have reduced app store fees amid growing criticism from developers and regulators. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jnowvn

Kylian Mbappe: France striker says sorry for penalty shootout miss against Switzerland that led to Euro 2020 exit

France forward Kylian Mbappe has apologized for missing the decisive penalty in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to Switzerland. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35XbJrw

ECB member hints at scaling back stimulus, but not everyone's convinced

It is the big question on the ECB's table: when to lift the pandemic emergency purchase program. Jens Weidmann said it should be scaled back "step-by-step." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Abfwzd

Ex-South Africa President Jacob Zuma ordered to serve 15-month prison sentence

South Africa's highest court has sentenced former President Jacob Zuma to 15 months in prison for contempt. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jwLT5w

India's new loan guarantees may have limited impact on the Covid-hit economy

India announced a slew of measures on Monday to support its Covid-struck economy, which includes providing loan guarantees of around $35 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U8z1Z0

Mainland Chinese and Japanese stocks fall nearly 1% as Asia-Pacific markets slip

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closed at record highs overnight on Wall Street. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AbftDw

Top investment strategist David Roche warns the Fed could burst a market 'bubble'

As the S&P 500 notches record highs, veteran investor David Roche says investors should be wary of the bubble bursting. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jpEwgc

Why some of the world's biggest companies are increasingly worried about water scarcity

Major companies from across a range of sectors are increasingly concerned about the cost and availability of the world's ultimate renewable resource: water. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dmrywc

Rising producer prices in China won't likely drive up consumer costs, says JPMorgan

Alex Wolf of JPMorgan Private Bank says the relationship between producer and consumer prices in China has historically been unclear. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qzwfbh

These charts show the dramatic increase in China's debt

China's debt pile is one of the biggest economic challenges confronting the ruling Chinese Communist Party that turns 100 this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h0JrCM

Innovation expert: This hack can help identify new business ideas

According to innovation expert-turned-entrepreneur, James Chin Moody, there are certain patterns that can help would-be entrepreneurs spot new business ideas. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h0NVJv

As the pandemic upends businesses, more Singapore firms turn to selling online

Even small and medium sized companies, which were previously less inclined to operate online, had to rethink their strategies when the pandemic hit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3A6kFZr

South Korea aims for a post-Covid comeback with travel bubbles and herd immunity

South Korea plans to open up its economy and work on travel bubble programs given its relative success in controlling Covid-19, its deputy prime minister said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3heny1F

Survey finds signs of creeping caution among Chinese consumers and businesses

Chinese businesses pulled back on borrowing, while consumers spent less on expensive products, the China Beige Book found in its latest quarterly survey. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qvAggX

Increase in ransomware attacks 'absolutely aligns' with rise of crypto, FireEye CEO says

There's a "direct correlation" between increased ransomware attacks and the rise of digital currencies, FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hdsROV

Get as many Didi shares as you can after the Chinese ride-hailing giant goes public, Jim Cramer says

"If you want to speculate on a Chinese IPO, you’ve got my blessing to bet on Didi," the "Mad Money" host said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dqzrkd

Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 closes at a record

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hcmM5y

How Porsche went from sports cars to SUVs ... and EVs

Porsche is one of the most legendary names in sports cars. Purists were skeptical about its move toward SUVs, but it proved successful. Can it repeat with EVs? from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jkbaQm

Dr. Scott Gottlieb says daily new Covid cases in the U.S. won't ever go to zero

"We're always going to have some level of spread," the former FDA chief told CNBC on Monday. "We're not going to try to get this down to zero cases a day." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3y5PYC3

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest files to create a bitcoin ETF

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday to create a bitcoin exchange-traded fund. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AaIPSu

Language-learning app Duolingo files to go public with revenues doubling year-over-year

Language-learning app Duolingo filed its IPO prospectus on Monday, and plans to list on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol "DUOL." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3joPL8E

Morgan Stanley doubles its dividend as banks start to raise payouts following Fed stress tests

Banks have regained flexibility in how they choose to dole out capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3y1U9P1

Judge dismisses FTC antitrust complaint against Facebook

A federal court on Monday dismissed the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust complaint against Facebook. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hd3mNK

U.S. releases footage of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria at fragile moment for Iran nuclear talks

Sunday's strikes were the second time President Joe Biden has ordered a U.S. military response in the region against Iranian-backed militia groups. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jp4AIC

As pricing fears peak, corporate America lacks faith in the Fed to control inflation: Survey

More chief financial officers are worried about input costs, potential price hikes, and the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dkxtSe

El-Erian says the Fed is behind on inflation and risks another recession if it is forced to catch up

Fed officials are underestimating inflation and risking another recession, Mohamed El-Erian told CNBC on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gZ9dY4

EU citizens' data will continue flowing into the UK after a crucial deal was reached

The European Commission adopted two "adequacy" decisions recognizing U.K. data protection laws as equivalent with EU laws. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w5c2uW

Aramco sees major hydrogen market forming amid historic pressure test for Big Oil

Saudi state oil producer Aramco sees an "inflection point" in the market for hydrogen and expects exports to ramp up after 2030. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35VouD5

Renault inks gigafactory deals with Chinese and French firms

Automaker is not unique in focusing on the production of batteries for electric vehicles. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w1mvYr

France has a new conservative figurehead who’s looking to topple President Macron

There's a new face in French politics who could pose a serious challenge to President Emmanuel Macron and his re-election ambitions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yeX1bJ

UBS to let two-thirds of employees combine working from home with the office

UBS is planning to let up to two-thirds of its staff permanently combine working remotely with being in the office, in stark contrast to some Wall Street banks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UAv7rR

YouTube faces close scrutiny in Europe’s new Google probe

"YouTube has a strong market position. It is possible that Google makes use of that to favor his services," a source familiar with the investigation told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qvPjXI

Head of the second-largest U.S. public pension fund says active managers rarely added value

A special Q&A with Christopher Ailman of CalSTRS, which has $300 billion under management. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UKMbeZ

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, gets banned by UK regulator

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority said that Binance Markets Limited "is not permitted to undertake any regulated activity in the U.K." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U5sPkj

Vaccines work against Covid — but not enough people are getting the shots, U.S. doctor says

The more the virus spreads, the greater the risk of new Covid variants that can evade current vaccine protection, says Vanderbilt professor William Schaffner. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jlhUha

Swedish PM Lofven resigns in wake of no-confidence vote

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said on Monday he had handed in his notice of resignation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U5vlqL

China's aggressive behavior on the global stage is an 'immense danger,' says analyst

Orville Schell of the Asia Society's Center on U.S.-China Relations warned of a "military accident, even a military clash" as China's rise is accompanied by stronger military. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jljVtu

How the UK — where the Covid delta variant 'exploded' — is a blueprint for the U.S.

From vaccines to variants, the U.K.'s experience of Covid-19 has often been a harbinger of things to come for other countries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3x1BliW

Training staff to be wary of a cyber threat is not a clear-cut job

A survey conducted recently by cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf found that 73% of small and medium sized businesses in the U.K. believe their staff are ill-equipped to respond to a cyberattack. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jmubBQ

'Reverse migration' is picking up in China as workers give up on big cities

An aging population, high living costs and new businesses like livestreaming are reversing a trend that defined China's recent economic expansion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/360Z0ny

Moody's says these Indian infrastructure firms are better positioned to withstand Covid disruptions

India suffered a devastating second wave when reported coronavirus cases jumped sharply between February and early May. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h8GwH7

Singapore wants to be an e-commerce hub as Asia's digital economy grows

Singapore is working with global internet companies like Google to further transform itself into a leading e-commerce hub in the region. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ULDRvt

Inflation looks bad now, but it's pretty much sticking to the script

What's bad news for consumers has been good news for policymakers as well as investors when it comes to inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zXVrwm

Japanese stocks set for muted start; China's industrial profits growth slows in May

Data released Sunday showed profits at China's industrial firms rose 36.4% in May as compared with a year earlier . from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w2KPsV

Apple's TV service faces its biggest test yet as free trials run out

The training wheels are about to come off for Apple TV+, the company's streaming service. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gUCxiv

Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey agree to talk about bitcoin at an event in July

Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey have agreed to discuss bitcoin with each other at an event about the cryptocurrency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qo7Oxe

Stock futures open higher as S&P 500 looks to add to record

Futures rose to start the overnight session after the S&P 500 notched its best week since February, as well as a new record, on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w0Mak7

FDA adds warning about rare heart inflammation to Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines

For each Covid-19 vaccine, the fact sheets were revised to include a warning about myocarditis and pericarditis after the second dose from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jgPLHV

Op-ed: Chinese Communist Party at age 100 confronts growing contradictions

June 26, 2021

At age 100, the Chinese Communist Party confronts growing contradictions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U25QXm

Some destinations are shutting out unvaccinated travelers. Here are a few

Travel options for the unimmunized are starting to dwindle as nations prioritize safety and simplified entrance requirements over open-door policies for all. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SSp2GQ

'If you earn $200,000 or less,' use the 1% spending rule to save money, says finance expert—here's how it works

There are many ways to get your finances under control. Money expert Chris Browning explains one of his favorite rules to help you stop wasting money — and why it's especially recommended for anyone earning $200,000 or less. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dd0NKn

TikTok insiders say social media company is tightly controlled by Chinese parent ByteDance

Former TikTok employees say there is cause for concern when it comes to the popular social media app's Chinese parent company. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xXbl8e

The jobs report will move markets in the week ahead as stocks enter the second half riding high

The monthly jobs report is the highlight in the coming week, as June winds down and markets start the second half of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SsxfRP

In Scotland, wave energy device reaches critical milestone, gears up for testing

Marine energy's current footprint is tiny compared to other renewable technologies like solar and wind. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UBss1g

Virgin Galactic jumps 12% after getting the green light from the FAA to fly passengers to space

Virgin Galactic announced on Friday that the Federal Aviation Administration granted the company with the license it needs to fly passengers on spaceflights. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35QcG4P

Hackers are infecting gamers' PCs with malware to make millions from crypto

Cyber criminals are targeting gamers with "mining malware" as they look to get crypto-rich, according to research published by security firm Avast. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2T7DTNN

Driverless car firm Pony.ai hires JPMorgan executive as its first CFO

Lawrence Steyn, currently vice chairman of investment banking at JPMorgan, will move into the role of chief financial officer at Pony.ai. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vUVYMu

Europe’s leaders disagree on Russia talks despite Biden-Putin meeting

Several EU countries oppose new talks with Russia because they do not believe there has been any change in behavior from Moscow. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dccm4B

Amazon and Google face UK competition probe over fake reviews

Britain's competition regulator on Friday launched a formal probe into Amazon and Google over concerns they haven't done enough to tackle fake reviews. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vWPoVJ

The UK's Covid vaccine program and delta surge means it's now a test case for the world

The U.K. has one of the highest Covid vaccination rates in the world yet it's seeing a surge in cases. Where the U.K. treads, others could follow, experts fear. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vT73h2

Big Oil's rise in climate lawsuits draws parallels to Big Tobacco

Analysts believe a rising tide of climate litigation cases against heavy emitting businesses is merely scratching the surface of what is to be expected. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h3bvEp

Chinese companies sign up for Euro 2020 soccer sponsorships in a bid to go global

Behind soccer players at this year's Euro 2020 championship, ads roll for a number of Chinese sponsors, including Alibaba-affiliate Alipay. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qqdjMb

Indonesia's health-care workers struggle with a 'double burden' as cases rise, humanitarian organization says

Medical workers in Indonesia are grappling with the pressure of caring for Covid patients while vaccinating the population, Edhie Rahmat of Project HOPE said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35QGPkC

Starbucks CEO says business is rebounding in markets where vaccinations are up

Starbucks is seeing big upticks in business in places where vaccinations are on the rise, CEO Kevin Johnson said Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dcM0PY

Microsoft closes above $2 trillion market cap for the first time

Satya Nadella's Microsoft has become easier for companies to work with, it hasn't made deals that went bad, and its Teams and Azure assets are now common. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jadZ6A

Travel writers share the biggest mistakes tourists make in their cities

Travelers often unknowingly violate local protocols. Experts say these are the worst tourist offenses they see on their home turfs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UsjJOI

Chinese ridesharing giant Didi aims for $60 billion valuation in IPO

Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi plans to list the equivalent of 72 million shares of Class A common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker DIDI. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jb57xz

Japan stocks set to rise after S&P 500 sails to record high on Wall Street

The S&P 500 gained 0.58% overnight on Wall Street to a new record closing high of 4,266.49. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U34gEM

Biden says more Americans will die as delta variant spreads: 'You know it's going to happen'

Biden said the delta variant is more easily transmissible and potentially deadly and is "especially dangerous for young people." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xKCTxE

Dow futures rise 100 points helped by Nike earnings, key inflation report ahead

Investors will be watching for signs of inflations when the Commerce Department releases its core personal consumption expenditures index. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gUOlkK

China is actually 'all in' on crypto — but only a brand it can control, Andreessen Horowitz partner says

"China is actually all in on crypto. Make no mistake about that," Andreessen Horowitz crypto co-lead Katie Haun told CNBC on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jalP0c

Two guests aboard Royal Caribbean cruise test positive for Covid

Two guests aboard Royal Caribbean Cruises' Adventure of the Seas ship under the age of 16 tested positive for Covid-19 during routine testing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j9QIl8

Bitcoin miners flocked to an upstate New York town for cheap energy — then it got complicated

Bitcoin miners flocked to upstate New York for cheap energy — then it got complicated, former Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dbkRNm

Federal Reserve gives U.S. banks a thumbs up as all 23 lenders easily pass 2021 stress test

If there was an anticlimactic note to this year's test, it's because the industry underwent a real-life version when the coronavirus pandemic struck. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jb9xVl

Nike earnings and sales beat estimates, retailer books record revenue in North America

Nike on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts' estimates, fueled by record revenue in North America. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xRFIx6

House committee passes sweeping tech antitrust reforms, but their future remains murky

The markup surfaced rifts within parties that could ultimately hamper their ability to become law. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qwluXi

Deliveroo shares surge after a UK court rules its couriers are self-employed

Shares of food delivery firm Deliveroo surged over 4% Thursday after a U.K. court ruled that its couriers are self-employed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2TXVojN

The next German leader could disappoint those wanting closer ties in the euro area

The upcoming election in Germany could hinder further integration in the euro area. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zVOfkg

Norway's Statkraft lined up to provide green hydrogen for 88-meter long, zero-emission ship

The idea is for the ship, which will also have two rotor sails, to carry grain and gravel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dbUOFP

Singapore to expand its vaccination campaign to everyone 12 and older on July 2

Singapore said Thursday that some permanent residents and long-term pass holders can begin booking appointments on July 2. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xPnah2

Elon Musk says Starlink will go public when its cash flow is more predictable

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he will only publicly list satellite broadband service Starlink when its cash flow is more predictable. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wUZaJ4

Hong Kong journalists blame Apple Daily's closure on 'government oppression'

Pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily printed its last edition on Thursday, and its digital content was no longer accessible as of 11:59 pm local time Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35V3oEB

China plans to send its first crewed mission to Mars in 2033 and build a base there

Space is an area China wants to lead as part of a broader technology battle with the U.S. NASA plans a crewed mission to Mars in the 2030s. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zVwKAA

Siemens hikes growth targets as it continues pivot toward tech

German industrial giant Siemens has presented a new growth strategy in which it said it will focus on developing and advancing its digital technology business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gPEDA4

Meet the man designing Google’s futuristic new headquarters

In 2012, British designer Thomas Heatherwick found himself having dinner with Google co-founder Larry Page at the billionaire's house in California. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xKnGNd

Credit Suisse predicts global growth of 5.9% for 2021, says stocks to outperform other asset classes

In the equities market, Credit Suisse said it prefers exposure to cyclical sectors such as financials and materials. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xRfM4r

Visa to buy Swedish fintech Tink for $2.1 billion after abandoning Plaid takeover

Visa has agreed to acquire Swedish financial technology start-up Tink for 1.8 billion euros ($2.1 billion). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2T1OTMr

Covid is already deadlier this year than all of 2020. So why do many in U.S. think the problem’s over?

In the global scramble for Covid-19 vaccines, high-income countries, predictably, have sought to secure stocks for their own populations first. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j5A4Dd

Mining bitcoin could be about to get a whole lot easier after China's crypto crackdown

Though it may not be good news for bitcoin miners in China, others could stand to benefit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U21OOz

Paralympics could pave the way for a 'more inclusive' post-pandemic recovery, experts say

Tokyo Paralympics allow businesses to embrace a vastly underrepresented segment of the workforce and aid global coronavirus recovery, experts said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wSDMUW

A shortage of doctors and nurses has contributed to Japan's slow vaccine rollout, professor says

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, a 2017 World Health Organization report noted Japan was facing a "critical shortage of doctors." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gZXJlV

Asia may be first in, last out of the Covid pandemic, says travel services provider

Asia will likely be last out of the pandemic because of low vaccination rates, said Todd Handcock of Collinson Group, a travel services provider. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zV2PbE

CDC safety group says there's a likely link between rare heart inflammation in young people after Covid shot

"This is still a rare event," Dr. Tom Shimabukuro said at the meeting. For both vaccines combined, there were 12.6 heart inflammation cases per million doses. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j8jKlo

Asia-Pacific stocks set for opening slip after S&P 500 ends winning streak on Wall Street

Overnight stateside, the S&P 500 slipped 0.11% to 4,241.84, ending a two-day winning streak. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3dqUO51

Fauci says delta accounts for 20% of new cases and will be dominant Covid variant in U.S. in weeks

Fauci said the variant has a doubling time of about two weeks and currently accounts for 20% newly diagnosed infections in the U.S. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SZdMbB

Stock futures open flat after S&P 500 snaps two-day winning streak

Stock futures opened flat in overnight trading after the market's comeback rally hit a speedbump on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xJ9h3R

One of the best new features coming to iPhone this fall will help you regain control of your time

Apple's iOS 15 Focus feature lets you hide notifications from apps and people you don't need to see right away and catch up with them later. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SX2GE0

CDC group says there isn't enough data yet to recommend Covid booster shots

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John McAfee found dead of apparent suicide in Spanish jail after court approves his extradition for tax crimes

Antivirus software company founder John McAfee was found dead in a Spanish jail Wednesday after a court approved his extradition to the United States. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qmuRbP

Bitcoin bounces back after a wild day that briefly took the cryptocurrency below $30,000

Bitcoin was up nearly 8% Wednesday, climbing back above the $34,000 mark. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wSJINw

Iranian authorities thwarted a 'sabotage' attack on nuclear building, local media claims

Iranian authorities foiled a "sabotage attack" against one of its civilian nuclear facilities, local news site Nournews reported, offering no further details. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gOUGhB

The risk of the energy transition is that it only benefits a few, CEO says

Governments around the world have signaled their intent to move away from fossil fuels and pursue net zero targets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3d3Nls4

Biden's strategy to combat violent crime will focus on guns, community support

President Joe Biden will outline several actions that his administration is taking to curb the recent rise in violent crime and gun violence. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wRUNP8

India's Covid cases top 30 million as economist warns against reopening too quickly

Government data showed there were 50,848 infections recorded over a 24-hour period on Wednesday, bringing the total reported cases to 30.02 million. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SZXpf5

Euro zone business activity surges by its fastest rate in 15 years

Euro zone business activity shows "very encouraging signs of the recovery gaining momentum," Chris Williamson from IHS Markit told CNBC's "Street Signs Europe." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hd0sc3

Surging inflation is causing headaches for a cautious Bank of England

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at record lows and maintain its massive asset purchase program on Thursday, but inflation poses questions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gVeBdy

Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng Motors to raise up to $2 billion in Hong Kong listing

Xpeng Motors will raise money to compete in China's increasingly crowded electric car market against the likes of Tesla and Nio. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35LtNou

China's crackdown on big tech will last for a while, BlackRock says. Here's what they're buying instead

"This regulatory cycle is long-lasting compared to 2018," Lucy Liu, a BlackRock portfolio manager, said during a mid-year Asia investment outlook. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SjO9lx

How can you live more sustainably? Five experts share their tips

What can we do as individuals to reduce our carbon footprint? CNBC speaks to five experts who share their ideas on how we can change our routines. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qkrClg

Andrew Yang concedes in NYC mayoral race

Yang touted that he had more individual donors than any other campaign and talked about rising anti-Asian hate, NBC New York reports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xODLl5

'Up until yesterday, I had been a millionaire': This 33-year-old dogecoin investor refuses to sell despite losing over $167,000 in one day

While the top cryptocurrencies by market value — including bitcoin, ether and dogecoin — take a hit, Glauber Contessoto continues to hold. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gTTlGx

Top Zomato shareholder won't sell all its stake in Indian start-up's upcoming IPO

Indian food delivery start-up Zomato in April filed for an IPO of up to 82.5 billion rupees ($1.1 billion). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qvPv9L

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start; investors watch tech shares after Nasdaq hits all-time high

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose to an all-time high overnight on Wall Street. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j4vFk3

Fauci declares delta variant 'greatest threat' to the nation's efforts to eliminate Covid

Delta, first identified in India, now makes up about 20% of all new cases in the United States, up from 10% about two weeks ago, Fauci said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xLu3Q6

'It's out of control.' Airlines, flight attendants want stiffer penalties for unruly passengers

Lawmakers and flight crews have become alarmed about a spike in disruptive and sometimes violent passengers on planes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SV4CwT

Stock index futures are little changed after Nasdaq closes at record

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xEcGAI

Morgan Stanley will bar workers without Covid vaccinations from most New York offices beginning July 12

Morgan Stanley joins Blackstone and Goldman Sachs in setting conditions related to coronavirus vaccinations for workers returning to the office. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3d6WNv3

How the Olympics became multibillion-dollar infrastructure investment

According to the Council on Foreign Relations, every city hosting the Olympics since 1960 incurred cost overruns, sometimes by tens of billions of dollars. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zP3JGC

Why driverless tech works for mining and construction but robotaxis aren’t ready, according to SafeAI CEO

The four-year-old start-up retrofits industrial vehicles like dump trucks, dozers, and skid steers with autonomous systems. It just raised $21 million. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xI2irL

Fed Chair Powell says it's 'very, very unlikely' the U.S. will see 1970s-style inflation

Fed Chair Jerome Powell continued to attribute most of the recent inflation surge to factors closely tied to the economic reopening. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UxByw5

Teamsters to vote Thursday on sweeping push to unionize Amazon workers

Amazon has long been the target of major labor unions seeking to organize warehouse and delivery workers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35Jwjvl

Bitcoin drop below $30,000 sparks fears of another crypto winter — here's why bulls aren't worried

Bitcoin's brief drop below the symbolic price threshold of $30,000 on Tuesday has reignited talk of a crypto winter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zQG0G4

YouTube secures a big win in the EU over copyright

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that YouTube and other online platforms shouldn't be held liable for copyright-infringing uploads in some cases. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vNF2qX

Bitcoin falls again, breaking below key $30,000 level that traders say could lead to more losses

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Dating app Bumble gives workers the week off to recover from burnout

Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd has given the dating app's 700 employees this week off as paid vacation in an effort to help with burnout. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j3A7Qa

EU opens antitrust probe into Google's advertising unit

The European Commission opened a new investigation into Google on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xHHLnq

Ecocide: How a fast-growing movement plans to put environmental destruction on a par with war crimes

Ecocide is an umbrella term for all forms of the mass damage of ecosystems, from industrial pollution to the release of micro plastics into the oceans. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j0hLzm

Vivendi awaits key shareholder vote on Universal Music Group spin-off

Vivendi holders will vote Tuesday on the French media group's proposed spin-off of the iconic Universal Music Group. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j4QJH4

Car hire start-up Virtuo adds Teslas to fleet in electrification push

European car hire firm Virtuo is adding dozens of Teslas to its fleet as part of an effort to electrify more of its vehicles. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wOPwb5

Louis Vuitton-owner LVMH believes the future of retail will be mostly in store

French luxury goods giant LVMH has no doubt about how the future of retail will look like. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SVNJ5h

U.S. chip foundry announces new manufacturing plant in Singapore

A global semiconductor shortage is causing havoc, delaying car production and affecting operations at large consumer electronics manufacturers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j1WwNu

This little-known payments start-up is now Europe's third-biggest fintech

Dutch payments firm Mollie said it raised $800 million in a mega financing round valuing the company at $6.5 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SnsN72

Europe's first billion-dollar education start-up is a tutoring site backed by SoftBank, Tencent

Vienna-based online tutoring start-up GoStudent has raised roughly $244 million in an investment round that values the firm at $1.67 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wOE0fQ

Some destinations are shutting out unvaccinated travelers. Here are a few

Covid boosters in the fall? As calls grow for third shots, here's what you need to know

Coronavirus vaccine booster shots will likely be needed in the fall, according to experts. Here's what we know so far. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2TU4LAG

The right to disconnect could become the norm in the European workplace

In January, a majority of EU politicians backed a legislative initiative to call for a bloc-wide directive on the issue. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gKpRdW

Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps 3% as Asia-Pacific stocks bounce back

Japanese stocks led gains among major Asia-Pacific markets on Tuesday, with the Nikkei 225 jumping about 3%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qeplrI

China's renewed crypto crackdown wipes nearly $300 billion off the market as bitcoin slides

Since Friday, China has stepped up its efforts to rein in the country's cryptocurrency industry from mining bans to warnings to financial institutions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gW2rBh

Why now may be the 'golden age' for Southeast Asia start-ups and where the opportunities lie

Southeast Asia's start-up scene is heating up, and there are many opportunities for entrepreneurs to make it big, says co-founder of Indonesian tech giant GoTo. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qgovKZ

Asia needs to keep Covid under control before the Fed hikes rates, says economist

Controlling Covid-19 would put Asian economies in good stead to manage rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve, said Steve Cochrane of Moody's Analytics. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cZUf1H

WHO says delta is the fastest and fittest Covid variant and will 'pick off' most vulnerable

Delta has the potential "to be more lethal because it's more efficient in the way it transmits between humans," the WHO's Dr. Mike Ryan said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Ue7qp5

Stock futures open slightly higher after the market's sharp rally on Monday

Major averages are coming off a sharp rebound as investors weigh the economic reopening and Federal Reserve policy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SK024J

Cramer says he 'sold almost all' of his bitcoin, fearing China has had it with crypto

"Sold almost all of my bitcoin. Don't need it," CNBC's Jim Cramer said Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gL6gKQ

Here's why the market may be wrong about the Federal Reserve and interest rates

Monday's aggressive rally came despite the fears of one firm that investors still aren't appreciating how quickly the Fed could raise rates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cZ053n

Biden expected to meet with lawmakers this week to discuss latest infrastructure proposals

Lawmakers are crafting a bipartisan infrastructure proposal, but Biden and Democrats have not signed off on their plans to fund it. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qk6XO7

Biden administration slaps sanctions on Belarus after it forcibly diverted passenger jet to arrest opposition journalist

The extraordinary diversion of a commercial airliner was described by some European Union leaders as a "hijacking." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gP0bf9

U.S. to split 55 million Covid vaccine doses between Latin America, Asia and Africa

The 55 million vaccine doses are the remaining portion of 80 million shots President Joe Biden has committed to donating abroad. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35Jqcam

Harry Kane: Man City make £100 million transfer bid for Tottenham striker

City are open to including players in addition to the cash offer, but Tottenham are expected to reject the bid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j04E0X

China's central bank urges Alipay and banks to crack down on crypto speculation

The People's Bank of China said it summoned payments firm Alipay and several major lenders to tell them they must not provide crypto-related services. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wOJ2Zy

Market volatility is back as Covid and Fed uncertainty hit sentiment

"We think there will be a lot more volatility in the weeks to come," said Stephane Monier, chief investment officer at Lombard Odier. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iYrTZy

Goldman Sachs makes two big predictions about Europe's economic recovery

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European stocks recover losses amid choppy start to the week; Morrisons up 32%

European stocks were choppy on Monday, following jitters in global markets over the more hawkish tone from the U.S. Federal Reserve. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qlu6Qs

$5.5 billion fintech firm Revolut's losses mounted in 2020 but crypto gave it a big boost

British fintech firm Revolut said 2020 adjusted revenues, a metric that accounts for revaluation of intangible assets like crypto, grew 57% to £261 million. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zBZoGZ

Marine le Pen's far-right party falls short in France's regional elections

"The French far right leader Marine Le Pen was the great loser in the first round of French regional elections," an expert said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gMA4p7

Google closes its dedicated London start-up space

Google has decided "not to reopen" Campus in East London after it was forced to close by the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gH2rpS

Bitcoin drops as China intensifies crypto mining crackdown

Bitcoin sank Monday on reports that China has intensified its crackdown on cryptocurrency mining. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iYSmWW

Sluggish household income growth is 'holding back' Chinese consumer spending, says Barclays

Barclays economists wrote in a note dated Wednesday that they did not see China's growth in consumption and services returning to pre-Covid levels this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gIEzSP

China has administered more than 1 billion doses of its Covid-19 vaccines

As of Saturday, 1,010,489,000 doses had been given to people in China, and more than 100 million doses were administered in six days. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gLjmqc

American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights due to staffing crunch, maintenance issues

American Airlines says it will trim its schedule by 1% through mid-July though this weekend's cancellations were higher than that amount. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wLyPNw

China wants to build up its wine country into one that could rival France's Bordeaux

Beijing has laid out a 15-year plan to make the region of Ningxia "a window" for China's wine to "integrate with the world." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SN6WpH

Coinbase-backed crypto trading firm hits $1 billion valuation after fresh funding

Amber Group, a cryptocurrency financial services firm, has raised $100 million as investors rush to back companies in the industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gNT7kd

Toy companies are keeping an eye on China shipping delays as key holiday season nears

Shipping delays in China are forcing toymakers to face tough decisions ahead of the industry's most important sales season. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wFCuwv

Beware of inflation 'headwinds': It could take a year to break even after a 10% to 20% market correction, economist Mark Zandi warns

Moody’s Analytics Mark Zandi believes the Federal Reserve’s response to inflation will create trouble for the market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SHHphM

Asia-Pacific markets set for opening declines; China's benchmark lending rate ahead

China is set to announce its latest benchmark lending rate at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vPjESs

How influencers fit into Twitter's plans to double revenue by 2023

Despite the subscription business model being a way to diversify Twitter's revenue streams, it still all comes down to advertising. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gCfdGa

Supply chain snafus could affect what's available to you on Amazon Prime Day

Sellers are grappling with widespread supply chain disruptions just as they gear up for Amazon's Prime Day discount bonanza. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gOy7bA

Stock futures dip slightly after Dow's worst week since October

Stock futures dipped slightly on Sunday to kick off a new week of trading after the Dow posted its worst week since October. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gLzZSp

The Fed will continue to dominate the market in the week ahead after sell-off

The Fed's signal that it is looking to step away from its easy policy is expected to be a dominant trading theme the rest of the summer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gz7Qzc

Op-ed: In Europe, Biden laid the foundations for an alliance to preserve democracy and check authoritarians

June 19, 2021

Now as democratic world faces a renewed assault, it's Biden's turn to be Dr. Save-Democracy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Uabgj2

Explaining the volatile stock and bond market moves this week following the Fed's update

The Fed unleashed a huge repositioning in markets, as investor reacted to a world where the central bank no longer guarantees its policies will remain easy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xxeLhQ

Siemens Gamesa to supply 'typhoon-proof turbines' for major Japanese wind project

The project will be located on the island of Hokkaido, the firm said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vD5qDY

Matthew McConaughey explains how time off actually helped relaunch his career

Matthew McConaughey has said that taking time off from Hollywood, in what he called an "unbranding phase," actually helped revitalize his career. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q7Px7d

Ethiopia heads to the polls against a backdrop of insecurity

Ethiopians head to the polls on Monday, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed promoting a message of unity against a backdrop of conflict and impending famine in the north of the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35yhDz9

No matter who wins Iran's election, 'the Iranian people will certainly lose,' expert says

Iran only has one important voter, and that's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Behnam Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35w8dEb

Inside the elite UK tech event attended by the rich and famous

Hundreds of the biggest names in European tech rubbed shoulders with politicians and wealthy investors on the lawns of the Soho Farmhouse private members club. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35zI47K

Ireland wants a 'compromise' on Biden's 15% global tax plan

Ireland, known for its low tax rates, wants a compromise over global taxation, the country's finance minister told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gGWd8j

Singapore slows the pace of reopening as Covid cases haven't declined significantly

Singapore has to be cautious in resuming higher-risk activities due to the delta variant first detected in India, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35vBUFJ

European start-up investment tops $60 billion this year, smashing 2020 record in first six months

Investment into European tech firms is surging this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iOZWDc

Computer scientists are questioning whether Alphabet’s DeepMind will ever make A.I. more human-like

Computer scientists are questioning whether DeepMind will ever be able to make machines with the kind of "general" intelligence seen in humans and animals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zE2JFh

Travelers care deeply about sustainability – until it inconveniences them

Hopes for a "green" recovery by the tourism industry may have been overblown, as travelers choose convenience and price over sustainability. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U6NnZE

Five years before a vaccine can 'hold the line' against Covid variants, England's medical chief says

England's top medical officer has warned that the coming winter will continue to be difficult for the country's health system. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2S8LKu3

Chinese property demand is 'fairly robust' — Deutsche Bank explains why

Factors including urbanization and changing policies could underpin demand for China's residential real estate, said Linan Liu of Deutsche Bank. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cNIDik

China's entertainment industry is set to bounce back from Covid, says Chinese celebrity

Jin Xing's private dance company was able to resume national touring last year, the celebrity told Tania Bryer as part of the CNBC Evolve Global Summit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vBRVEr

Moving around China has changed since Covid — and it may be here to stay

While the pandemic made many commuters wary of public transportation, some turned to personal mobility devices for their travels. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iOVsfT

New Covid study hints at long-term loss of brain tissue, Dr. Scott Gottlieb warns

Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned about the potential long-term effects of Covid and pointed to a new study that suggests brain tissue is being destroyed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vw93vf

FAA defends SpaceX in front of Congress despite unauthorized Starship launch

The leader of the FAA's space office defended Elon Musk's SpaceX in front of Congress on Wednesday, despite an unauthorized Starship launch in December. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cNYL3l

Miami's mayor looks to woo Chinese bitcoin miners with low energy prices and clean nuclear power

Mayor Francis Suarez says Miami’s doors are open to bitcoin miners in China who are currently scrambling to find a new home. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gyMOk1

Biden administration to spend $3.2 billion on antiviral pills for Covid

The U.S. is investing $3.2 billion to advance the development of antiviral pills to treat Covid-19 and other viruses that have pandemic potential. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xtpObT

Bitcoin has 3 flaws — and that could set the stage for other alternatives, says Cornell economist

Bitcoin has a few flaws and it's triggered other digital currencies to come up with more viable options, says Eswar Prasad, a professor at Cornell University. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q5ihNU

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start; Bank of Japan monetary policy statement ahead

The Bank of Japan is set to release its statement on monetary policy on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vvuLj6

U.S. stock futures rise slightly as the Dow heads for a losing week

U.S. stock futures rose slightly on Thursday night as the Dow fell in the wake of the Federal Reserve's policy update. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gx16ls

Ex-Facebook VR exec says he'll turn U.S. troops into 'invincible technomancers,' just raised $450 million

Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said Thursday his new company raised an additional $450 million in funding to turn U.S. troops into "invincible technomancers." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gC6rrq

Biden unable to reach agreement with Turkey's Erdogan over Russian missile system deal during NATO summit

In December, the Trump administration slapped sanctions on Turkey for buying the S-400 missile system, a move typically not seen among NATO allies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35uc9FJ

U.S. solar capacity passes 100 gigawatts after strong first quarter, but Covid challenges persist

The sector faces some potential headwinds going forward. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xGT9Qv

Artificial intelligence won't replace the role of financial advisors, UBS CEO says

One of the world's biggest wealth managers doesn't think artificial intelligence can replace the role of financial advisors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cQSTWO

Former Iranian president lashes out over election process, demands U.S. stops 'meddling' in Middle East

The comments come after the former president's candidacy was rejected by Iran's Guardian Council, the vetting body of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gC42w0

TikTok owner ByteDance's revenue surged 111% in 2020, records 1.9 billion users

ByteDance's revenue for 2020 totaled $34.3 billion, up 111% year-on-year, but its operating loss was $2.1 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xpZSxW

North Korea's food situation is 'tense,' Kim Jong Un says

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly acknowledged that the food situation in the secretive country is troubling amid reports of shortages. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wBE4iN

British fintech firm Wise plans to go public in London via direct listing

Fintech firm Wise, formerly known as TransferWise, said Thursday it expects to go public on the London Stock Exchange through a direct listing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gD5aRj

Baidu pushes to put driverless taxis on China's roads, pledging to build 1,000 in 3 years

Baidu has been testing driverless taxis but has now partnered with state-owned automaker BAIC Group to try and commercialize a robotaxi service in China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vvATYv

CEO of major Asian bank says a 'tsunami of money' is rushing into sustainable investments

Sustainable investments can reap good returns as a lot of money is flowing into such assets, said Piyush Gupta of DBS. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gC7qa5

Copper supply shortfall could linger as green initiatives spur demand, analyst says

From electronics to home construction, copper is used extensively in manufacturing and demand for the metal is seen as an economic bellwether. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35xpi0J

Port delays may be a risk to China's growth outlook, global strategy analyst says

Supply chain disruptions may be a threat China's growth outlook, said Julia Hermann of Cartica Management. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q9bh2H

KLM will resume most routes this year as vaccine rollouts boost travel, CEO says

Dutch airline KLM plans to reinstate almost all of its international routes this year as vaccine rollouts offer hopes of reviving the travel industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cIDrw3

Vaccination is key to bringing tourism back from the brink, experts say

Global travel and tourism took a massive hit last year as the coronavirus pandemic shut down borders and suspended most international travel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35pZPpY

U.S. stock futures dip slightly after Fed forecasts rate hikes in 2023

Stock futures dipped slightly in overnight trading after the Federal Reserve raised inflation expectations and forecast rate hikes as early as 2023. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SHomEb

China launches first astronauts to its space station

The move marks a major step as the world's second-largest economy looks to boost its space capabilities and challenge the U.S. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iHQuBI

Asia-Pacific stocks slip as U.S. Fed signals rate hikes in 2023

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday brought forward the time frame on which it will next raise interest rates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q1yqnw

China’s economy has not recovered 100% from Covid, says former central bank advisor

Chinese policymakers are "overly aggressive" in containing debt levels, said Li Daokui, an economics professor at Tsinghua University. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2TCinkf

House Republicans zero in on Big Tech's relationships with China

The expansion of the Big Tech Accountability Platform signals how seriously Republicans are taking issues surrounding the industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35pgqdh

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella named chairman of the board

The change reflects the success Nadella has had in the past seven years making Microsoft more prominent in technology and business altogether. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gCDKJS

Intel CEO sees '10 good years' of chip industry growth

"I predict there's 10 good years in front of us, because the world is becoming more digital, and everything digital needs semiconductors." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q0jTZm

10 GOP senators back bipartisan infrastructure plan, boosting its chances of moving forward

Broader Republican support boosts the chances of a bipartisan plan passing, but lawmakers would still need to win over skeptical Democrats. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cNeUWD

GM expects inflation, semiconductor shortage to add $3 billion in extra costs in second half

The increased costs include a greater-than-expected impact from the parts shortage as well as rising commodity inflation costs of up to $2 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wDAuF6

Africa sees 44% spike in new Covid infections, 20% increase in deaths

Studies show that lack of access to hospital beds and oxygen is contributing to mortality rates in Africa. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2S2Kqst

Biden vows to keep pressing Russia to release American prisoners

President Biden said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the fate of U.S. citizens detained in Russia during the leaders' summit in Geneva. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gFAnBP

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted says consumers will force fashion industry to be more sustainable

The scrutiny will force the fashion industry, which produces 8% to 10% of global carbon emissions, to improve, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q0R6UC

Facebook scientists say they can now tell where deepfakes have come from

AI researchers at Facebook and Michigan State University say they have developed software that can reveal where so-called deepfakes have come from. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vvBI3C

Meme stocks a 'false market' but will cause a radical shift for cinema industry, Man Group CEO says

The rise to prominence of so-called "meme stocks" is creating "false markets" that should be actively avoided, according to Man Group CEO Luke Ellis. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35yqJf7

Vaccines will be the 'most important' economic policy this year, IMF chief says

Vaccine policy will trump all other economic polices this year as the world tries to recover from the coronavirus crisis, Kristalina Georgieva said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vEwiUh

Novartis CEO says future pandemics are bound to happen. Here's how to prepare for the next one

The CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Wednesday outlined how policymakers and the health care industry can improve pandemic preparedness. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35t0gj6

Women in finance feel overlooked for ‘mediocre’ male co-workers, UK study finds

A U.K. study found that many women in the finance sector felt they were held to higher performance standards versus "mediocre" male co-workers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35sgLw4

European Union adds the U.S. to its safe travel list

Non-essential travel from the United States, and from other places, had been banned in the EU in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gBo4qr

Regeneron antibody 'cocktail' can save lives in hospitalized Covid patients, study finds

Another potentially life-saving treatment for hospitalized Covid-19 patients has been discovered by researchers at the University of Oxford University. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cMZP7r

Biden and Putin set for high-stakes diplomacy at Geneva summit

The summit will take place at Villa La Grange in the capital of Switzerland. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iLBxhO

Careem CEO says the Middle East is 'not very far' from seeing more billion-dollar start-ups

The Middle East could be seeing more and more billion-dollar start-ups in the coming months, according to Mudassir Sheikha, CEO of Careem. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35qcA3H

Singapore finance minister says city-state could become a regional hub for green finance

Singapore is investing in renewable energy and decarbonization technologies, and is considering a range of criteria for bonafide green investments. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35nG2r6

China's retail sales miss expectations again

Consumer spending has lagged China's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gvCt8s

Air travel in Asia won’t return to pre-Covid levels ‘anytime soon,’ says Singapore minister

Lawrence Wong, Singapore's finance minister, said Asia is facing "rolling waves" of Covid-19 infections and vaccination rates in many countries are not high. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SBxz0J

China's new Covid hotspot reports zero new cases for the first time since latest outbreak

Guangzhou saw a cluster of cases appear since May 21 prompting local lockdowns and mass testing, but daily new case numbers have started falling. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iKJxQc

Sony to reinstate Cyberpunk 2077 game on its PlayStation Store

Cyberpunk 2077 will be reinstated on Sony's PlayStation Store on June 21, according to a statement from publisher CD Projekt. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35rcKbe

Former Barclays CEO's fintech venture raises $187 million with backing from BlackRock and JPMorgan

10x Future Technologies was founded by Antony Jenkins in 2016 following his ousting from Barclays a year earlier. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SFdR4f

China to send the first astronauts to its self-developed space station on Thursday

It is China's first manned space mission since 2016 and the first time astronauts will go to the country's new space station which is still in development. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2RZIbGl

Southeast Asia's IPO market is 'still hot' — and Thailand appears to be leading the way

Thailand has been a standout in Southeast Asia's IPO market in 2021, with deals totaling more than $2 billion in value so far, according to Dealogic data. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Tvnen8

Billionaire Alibaba founder Jack Ma spending his time on philanthropy and hobbies like painting

Alibaba founder Jack Ma is still lying low, focusing his efforts on his hobbies and philanthropy, according to a company executive. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wvxURa

Alibaba co-founder and Nets owner Joe Tsai says Asians are 'scapegoated' in times of turmoil in U.S.

"If there's a crisis — if there's a pandemic, if there's a war or if there's an economic downturn — Asian Americans get scapegoated," Joe Tsai told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2SAMet4

Apple's new Beats Studio Buds look and feel better than AirPods but lack a big feature

Apple's new Beats Studio Buds are small, light and sound good with active noise cancellation but lack some important features of AirPods that you might want. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cGiUZ6

Stock futures are flat as investors await Federal Reserve update

U.S. stock index futures were little changed in overnight trading ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy decision. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zw0HqD

Biden taps Ken Salazar to be ambassador to Mexico and Tom Nides to Israel

President Joe Biden announced that he would nominate former Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar to be the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and Morgan Stanley vice chairman Tom Nides to be ambassador to Israel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35q0RlS

Jaguar Land Rover is developing a hydrogen-powered vehicle and plans to test it out this year

Company describes fuel cell electric vehicles as being "complimentary to battery electric vehicles." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3go1L8t

China's electric car leaders predict new energy vehicles will dominate the local market by 2030

BYD founder Wang Chuanfu said he expects Chinese car brands will account for 60% of the local new energy vehicle market by 2030. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2RWdBgN

NFT sales are dropping but believers still see a future for digital collectibles

Sales of digital collectibles known as non-fungible tokens have fallen dramatically in recent weeks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vkHyF7

Apple and Google are forcing a rethink in advertising, ad guru Maurice Levy says

Changes to Apple and Google’s web tracking tools mean advertisers are having to “revisit the whole way we are working,” Publicis Chairman Maurice Levy said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iInvhg

Singapore start-up Carro bags $360 million in funds from SoftBank and others

Founder and CEO Aaron Tan told CNBC there are plans to take the company public in the next 18 to 24 months. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2RTPWxu

Russia’s ruble backs away from 11-month highs as eyes turn to Biden-Putin summit

The ruble has been on a steady incline since mid-April, supported by rising oil prices and a hawkish Central Bank of Russia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pUyS71

America and Europe will create a joint tech council to craft new rules on trade

The council will devise new standards for emerging tech; promote democratic values online; and help the U.S. and EU collaborate on cutting edge research. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35jzSs7

EU-China investment deal is still possible — but not before 2023, analyst says

The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment has "lopsided benefits" for Europe, said Neil Thomas, an analyst at Eurasia Group. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wDs3cV

'Lethal' and 'highly contagious' second Covid wave is now under control, Nepal's prime minister says

Nepal's second wave of Covid infections is tapering off — but the country needs more vaccines, Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xhq3Xm

Reality Winner, who leaked intelligence on Russian election interference, released from prison

Reality Winner, who leaked an intelligence report about Russian interference in the 2016 election, has been released from prison, her attorney said Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/35l3Vj6

Another shipping crisis looms on Covid fears in southern China

Guangdong, a major shipping hub, accounts for about 24% of China's total exports and is home to the Shenzhen port and the Guangzhou port. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zuc6XY

Belarus could be used as a Russian 'weapon' against NATO, Lithuania president says