Posts

Showing posts from August, 2021

Are Covid vaccines becoming less effective?

Covid-19 vaccines are still "stunningly effective" despite fears that immunity may dwindle over time, experts have said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y5EAcs

India holds first formal talks with the Taliban in Qatar

India's ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met with the head of the Taliban's political office, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, in Doha. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zAKwbt

Xiaomi officially registers its electric vehicle business and says it has 300 staff

The name of the subsidiary is Xiaomi EV, Inc. and it has been set up with previously announced registered capital of 10 billion yuan ($1.55 billion). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3t2iCm9

The world could see another 9/11 if it abandons Afghanistan, peace negotiator says

A repeat of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks could happen if the international community abandons Afghanistan, said Khalid Noor, an Afghan peace negotiator. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WyYBHH

Stock futures open slightly higher following another record-setting month for the S&P 500

U.S. stock futures open slightly higher Tuesday night after the S&P 500 notched a seven-month win streak in August. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DxihNd

Covid could trigger a spike in dementia cases, says Alzheimer's experts

Research has shown that Covid-19 can increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia, said Alzheimer's Disease International. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kJRwfK

Asia stocks set for mixed start as investors await private survey on Chinese factory activity in August

The Caixin/Markit manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for August is set to be out at 9:45 a.m. HK/SIN on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3t2ReEt

There are mounting risks that make September a potentially hazardous time for stocks

After seven months of gains, stocks face plenty of potential risks that could make September live up to its reputation as the worst month of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y4RVlg

Nike gives head office workers a week off to ‘destress’

Nike has given its head office employees the week off, as the latest company to offer workers vacation in order to support their mental health.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mJNzKN

Cristiano Ronaldo officially signs for Manchester United as contract details are revealed

The soccer player's return to Manchester United was officially confirmed on Tuesday morning as he said the club "has always had a special place in my heart." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38ptTDp

South Korea becomes first country to curb Google and Apple's payment dominance in landmark ruling

Google's billing system takes a 30% cut for most in-app purchases, similar to what Apple does on its App Store. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gMZG60

UNICEF ‘very worried’ about the future for women and children in Afghanistan

The executive director of UNICEF said that its "deepest concern" following the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan is for children's and women's rights. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sZxB02

Euro zone inflation hits 10-year high ahead of key central bank meeting

Consumer prices in the euro zone rose again in August, ahead of a crucial European Central Bank meeting in just over a week's time. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WIMic9

As U.S. troops leave Afghanistan, a 'far greater' humanitarian crisis is just starting, UN warns

Afghanistan's tragedy will be less visible when the airlifts end, but the crisis will be a "daily reality for millions of Afghans," the UN's Filippo Grandi said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38tFu4G

Taiwan is banking on a homegrown Covid vaccine as it struggles to secure supplies

The locally produced Covid-19 vaccine by Medigen Vaccine Biologics was rolled out last week, with President Tsai Ing-wen receiving her first shot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3t4Ij5t

Britain’s economy is already seeing rapid change due to climate change

Climate change could spark major shifts in British produce in the coming decades as the country attempts to avoid a "catastrophic" environmental fallout. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WCmi1M

SoftBank-backed ride-hailing firm Ola plans to raise $1 billion in India IPO

Indian ride-sharing firm Ola is planning to raise up to $1 billion through an initial public offering, a source familiar with the situation told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jtjIUI

Tencent and NetEase shares fall over 3% after China tightens gaming rules for kids

China's latest rules will allow kids under 18 years old to play online games for only three hours a week and only during specific times. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gK8nxK

China's services activity contracts for the first time since early 2020, official data shows

The National Bureau of Statistics said the non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 47.5 in August, down from 53.3 in July. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mLD5KR

Vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers are going to different sets of Caribbean islands

Unvaccinated travelers are gravitating to Caribbean islands that will let them in, while the vaccinated want places that keep the unimmunized out. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jwnsoM

Singapore, Sydney, Seoul and Taipei: How property prices in four Asia-Pacific cities stack up

Real estate prices in Asia-Pacific have boomed as homebuyers take advantage of pandemic-induced stimulus and international investors look to invest their cash. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jsZNVW

India is set to post record fiscal first-quarter GDP — but the figure will not paint a full picture

More than 40 economists polled by Reuters this month predicted that gross domestic product rose 20% for the April to June period. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sYZlC5

China to ban kids from playing online games for more than three hours per week

Under 2019 rules, people under 18 were allowed to play games for 1½ hours a day on most days. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sY4R7W

As Warren Buffett turns 91, the legendary investor prepares Berkshire Hathaway for a new economy

Warren Buffett is taking steps to ensure that Berkshire Hathaway will be better positioned to benefit from a technology-driven economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gGFToI

Asia-Pacific stocks set to dip; investors watch Chinese video game firms following new rules

Investors will monitor shares of Chinese video game firms after authorities published new rules limiting the number of hours kids can spend playing online video games. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DwcrLP

Shares of Globalstar soar 64% on report iPhone 13 will use satellites directly

Shares of Globalstar, a satellite services provider, surged following a report that the newest iPhone will have the ability to utilize satellite communications. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DoGIMN

Stock futures inch higher as S&P 500 looks to wrap up 7th winning month in a row

Tuesday marks the last trading day of August, and major averages are poised to post solid gains. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yqbjWl

The U.S. has completed its Kabul evacuation effort, ending 20-year war in Afghanistan

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WvnHHr

Robinhood tanks after SEC chair tells Barron's that banning payment for order flow is a possibility

Shares of Robinhood were already lower on Monday after CNBC reported that PayPal is exploring ways to let users trade stocks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38nX9uz

CDC scientist says there's limited data to evaluate Covid booster doses for general population

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dym4JW

CDC panel unanimously endorses full approval of Pfizer's Covid vaccine for people 16 and older

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is expected to accept the panel's endorsement shortly. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3t7vDuQ

Netflix eyes more theatrical releases in bid to have 'bigger cultural impact,' JPMorgan analyst says

Netflix is eyeing a more traditional theatrical release for some of its future films, according to a report from JPMorgan out of CinemaCon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ztTKWT

Apple buys classical music streaming service Primephonic

The acquisition will bring more content to Apple Music's catalog of more than 75 million songs from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jvQpkF

U.S. winds down Kabul mission after helping evacuate 116,000 people in just over 2 weeks

The U.S. is a day away from ending its evacuation mission in Kabul, marking the apparent end of a 20-year attempt to create a stable democracy in Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2V4AfW0

EU set to recommend reinstating restrictions on U.S. travelers

The EU today will reportedly reinstate some travel restrictions on U.S. visitors, as the delta variant fuels a new wave of Covid infections worldwide. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WBfd1T

Israel doubles down on booster shots as daily Covid cases set new record

Israeli lawmakers are keen to avoid another lockdown after overseeing one of the world's fastest vaccination drives. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y34A8h

Russia faces major risks on Afghanistan despite Kremlin claiming propaganda victory over U.S.

The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan poses substantial risks to Russia and Central Asia, even as the Kremlin seeks to claim a propaganda victory over the U.S. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UVVHME

TikTok owner ByteDance takes first step into virtual reality with latest acquisition

For ByteDance, which has found success with TikTok as well as news aggregation app Toutiao, the Pico acquisition marks a push to diversify its business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Wu5s5K

Australian miner Fortescue's shares soar after reporting record profit

Fortescue's net profit after tax reached $10.3 billion, up 117% from a year ago, the firm said. This is the second year the firm has reported record profits. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yrS9zz

Chinese A.I. firm SenseTime files for Hong Kong IPO despite tech crackdown and U.S. blacklist

SenseTime did not disclose the size of the IPO but is pushing ahead with a listing even as China tightens regulation for the country's technology industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3t5laQA

China's regulatory crackdown has wiped billions off tech stocks — here are the risks ahead

China has introduced a slew of new tech regulation. With most landmark legislation passed, investors are wondering if it's time to jump into Chinese stocks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zt0V1F

Market's biggest bull warns software is a crowded trade and delivers a new top play

Wells Fargo Securities' Chris Harvey predicts the S&P 500 will rally another 7%, but he warns a a profitable market group won't be along for the ride. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y9254z

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start; Meituan earnings ahead

Investors will look ahead to the release of earnings from Chinese food delivery giant Meituan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gJ0SYd

Saudi Arabia's former intel chief calls weapons proliferation risk in Afghanistan very worrying as terror threat grows

The comments are the first openly critical response from America's Gulf Arab allies since the fall of Kabul on August 15. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dslmhk

Stock futures are flat as S&P 500 and Nasdaq sit at a record

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closed at all-time highs on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WzlYRP

Op-ed: Biden still has a chance to salvage his legacy and U.S. credibility — but it won't be easy

The crisis in Afghanistan happened early enough in Biden's presidency to take corrective action through a ruthless assessment of mistakes made and lessons learned. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UWmicD

Thinking about a working getaway? Here are the world's top 10 spots for 'workations'

British travel site Holidu has ranked the world's top spots for working vacations, measuring factors from days of sunshine to the monthly cost of rent. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gHcTgL

'Shang-Chi' is a 'crowd pleaser,' with a 'magnetic' lead and a radiant villain, critics say

Critics are buzzing about "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" ahead of its debut on Sept. 3. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DqDxnB

Say goodbye to mindless swiping: Dating apps are turning to video and audio to link people up

The pandemic has caused a level of disruption that's allowed companies to consider what a more-integrated future would look like. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kz7MQQ

Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana as a strong Category 4 storm

Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday as a Category 4 storm, one of the strongest storms to hit the region since Hurricane Katrina. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zrpwUr

U.S. drone strikes an ISIS-K vehicle packed with explosives in Kabul

The U.S. carried out a military strike on Sunday against an ISIS-K target in Kabul. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gHgBXM

Biden says an attack at the airport in Kabul is 'highly likely' in the next 24 to 36 hours

President Joe Biden said in a statement Saturday that his national security team warned an attack at the airport in Kabul is "highly likely in the next 24-36 hours." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jpbCwD

After wobbly liftoff, Astra Space rocket fails to reach orbit once again

Astra Space on Saturday launched its first rocket since the company went public, encountering problems within minutes of liftoff. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bi6lwM

Elizabeth Holmes plans to claim at trial ex-boyfriend and Theranos business partner abused her

Former CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, says she suffered abuse at the hands of her ex-boyfriend and Theranos business partner Sunny Balwani. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WyH02I

U.S. drone strike kills two high-profile ISIS members following deadly attack in Kabul

The Pentagon said the strike targeted two ISIS-K members believed to be involved in planning attacks against U.S. forces in Kabul. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38nDNp6

Are cruises safe right now? Experts say they're 'a recipe for Covid transmission'

Cruises have a reputation for being infectious disease petri dishes, and Covid is no exception. Here's why experts say it's best to avoid them for now, and what could make them safer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2USOzAE

Oil firms slash U.S. Gulf of Mexico output by 91% ahead of powerful Hurricane Ida

Ida is forecast to reach a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall west of New Orleans. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XWmEks

Former Theranos employees are still shaken as Elizabeth Holmes trial looms: 'The fear is real'

CNBC spoke to several former Theranos employees about their thoughts on the upcoming trial of Elizabeth Holmes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mEJp74

Affirm shares soar more than 30% on news of Amazon partnership for buy now, pay later

Affirm's buy now, pay later checkout option will be available to certain Amazon customers in the U.S. starting Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38jlTnv

U.S. intelligence agencies split on Covid-19 origins, offer no high-confidence conclusions in new report

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

A key jobs report in the week ahead could drive the next big market move

With Jackson Hole in the rearview mirror, August's jobs employment report could be the next driver for markets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yyBPx7

Cuba's central bank now recognizes cryptocurrencies like bitcoin

Cuba will now recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, in a move being billed as historic for the island nation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2USeDMi

Watch Fed Chair Powell deliver his key Jackson Hole economic speech live

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers his much-anticipated speech Friday morning as part of the central bank's Jackson Hole symposium. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38ghFgD

A race against Covid: How Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech developed vaccines in record time

The teams at Moderna, Pfizer and BioNTech recount the historic race to develop Covid-19 vaccines in a newly released documentary by CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gCiZir

China reportedly weighs ban on U.S. IPOs from domestic tech companies with sensitive data

Chinese regulators are eyeing new rules that would restrict domestic internet companies to go public in the U.S., the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kw2FAF

Afghans are the victims, former Afghanistan ambassador says amid Kabul turmoil

Afghanistan has been "used" by other countries, and the local people are victims, said Ahmad Wali Massoud, a former Afghanistan ambassador to the U.K. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yoiJJE

Housing, jobs and free calls: How businesses are supporting Afghan refugees

Airbnb, Verizon, Walmart, and others are rushing to support the thousands of refugees that have been evacuated from Afghanistan in recent days. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B8NdRU

U.S. and allies warn more terrorist attacks likely as Afghanistan withdrawal deadline nears

The U.S. and its allies have warned that more terrorist attacks in Kabul are likely, as the deadline for military withdrawal from Afghanistan draws near. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ksJnfx

India could begin trials for a digital rupee by December, central bank governor says

Several central banks are exploring digital currencies that would be issued by them, either to commercial lenders or to the public directly. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Wyj8wh

This entrepreneur is set to make $1.2 million from his podcast this year. Here’s how he’s doing it

Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett explains how he has monetized his popular podcast, "The Diary of a CEO." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sSxMdq

Vaccine inequality could cost the global economy trillions, report finds

The world economy could lose $2.3 trillion because of delayed vaccinations, with developing nations losing the most, the Economist Intelligence Unit said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UWEAdO

As China tightens data rules, Xpeng says it's on the 'right side' of regulation

China has tightened laws around data protection and collection with specific rules for automakers. Xpeng says the it has been focusing on data security. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jlpLec

India won't surprise markets with sudden rate hike, central bank governor says

The Reserve Bank of India last slashed its repo rate — the rate at which it lends to commercial banks — in May 2020. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mysvXD

In major policy change, Apple will allow developers to email customers about alternatives to App Store billing

App makers want to contact their customers directly to encourage them to pay directly and avoid Apple's App Store fees, which range from 15% to 30% of gross sales. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jm5NQm

Asia-Pacific markets tumble ahead of Fed's Jackson Hole

The highly anticipated Jackson Hole symposium from the Fed will be held virtually on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zlwPwF

Stock futures are flat ahead of Fed's Jackson Hole symposium

The three major U.S. indexes closed Thursday's regular trading session lower with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite snapping five-day win streaks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jkjWO5

Covid — not vaccinations — presents biggest blood clot risk, large study finds

The risk of rare blood clotting is significantly higher as a result of catching Covid-19 than it is from being vaccinated against the virus, a study has found. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WtSrZJ

Tim Cook receives over five million shares of Apple stock worth $750 million

The tranche of stock is the final part of the compensation package that Cook received when he took over as CEO of Apple 10 years ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gDCs25

It's time to take Samsung's folding phones seriously

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is a fun device for people who are sick of regular phones, but there are still too many compromises. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jjl0Sf

Here are the top 10 beach destinations for wealthy investors

The Nomad Beach Index ranks the top beach destinations worldwide for wealthy entrepreneurs and investors looking for sunny second residences — and lower taxes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XUfSf3

Fires in the Arctic, record sea levels: NOAA report details effects of climate change in 2020

2020 saw the highest concentration of greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere on record, along with unprecedented global sea levels and average global temperatures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3krFxU0

Biden vows to complete Afghanistan evacuation, hunt down ISIS leaders after Kabul attack

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WlDrx9

Peloton shares tank after cycle maker posts disappointing earnings and outlook; cuts Bike price

Peloton reported Thursday that revenue growth in its fiscal fourth quarter tapered off dramatically from the prior quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ymPCq6

The pressure is on for Powell and the Federal Reserve to manage the exit from ultra-easy policies

For the Fed, implementing the easiest monetary policy in history was tough enough. Getting out will be no treat, either. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sNB8P0

Ford to cut F-150 pickup truck production due to chip shortage

Ford is once again cutting production of its F-150 pickup truck and two other vehicles next week due to the ongoing global shortage of semiconductor chips. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2USMbKk

UK warns of 'highly credible' terror threat at Kabul airport as U.S. urges people to stay away

Western countries involved in the evacuation effort from the airport have urged people to stay away amid growing concerns about possible terrorist activity. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WiCbe9

London tech firms struggle to hire as Silicon Valley giants scale up in the city

Technology firms in London are finding it increasingly difficult to recruit tech workers as Silicon Valley tech giants scale up their operations in the city.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38fC3yc

US authorities investigating Deutsche Bank’s DWS Group over sustainable investing claims: WSJ

Deutsche Bank's asset management arm, DWS Group, is being investigated by U.S. authorities over claims it made about its sustainable investing practices, the Wall Street Journal reported.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ktmcld

Chinese baijiu liquor stocks tumble amid regulatory concerns

Kweichow Moutai and other Chinese liquor stocks fell Thursday, on track for five-day losses in the wake of reported new regulation on the industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WoQAoU

How Europe could get China and the U.S. on its side with new carbon tax

The EU's plan for a carbon tax has raised concerns in China, the U.S., Brazil and other nations. One expert says what the EU needs to do to get them onboard. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jkh1VI

‘Foreign interference doesn’t work’: Singapore's foreign minister weighs in on Afghanistan crisis

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the Taliban is now in charge and has to take responsibility for the people in Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mvioml

Australia's Qantas hopes to resume international flights by Christmas, CEO says

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce told CNBC he expects the first flights out of Australia would be to highly vaccinated destinations like Singapore. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mveTwd

Xiaomi acquires autonomous driving firm as it looks to boost nascent electric vehicle business

Xiaomi's electric and autonomous vehicle ambitions will pit it against China's other technology giants in what is becoming an increasingly crowded space from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bb64M8

Blockbuster movies create booms for tourism — and headaches for locals

Blockbuster hits old and new like "The Godfather" and "The Lord of the Rings" can lead to a massive influx in tourism. But problems often follow. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38feHsw

Finding Covid origins requires 'radical and complete transparency,' Singapore's foreign minister says

The WHO said in February that Covid-19 "most likely" originated in animals before spreading to humans. China has rejected a second phase of investigation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ba4qdJ

China's after-school crackdown wipes out many jobs overnight

For hundreds of thousands of Chinese people, Beijing's crackdown on after-school tutoring this summer means their well-paying jobs are disappearing quickly. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gAzb3v

South Korea hikes interest rates, the first developed economy to do so in pandemic era

South Korea's central bank raised interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points to 0.75%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3t0sUU1

Delta Air Lines is raising health insurance premiums for unvaccinated employees by $200 a month to cover higher Covid costs

Delta is the latest company to issue new rules for employee vaccinations, but stopped short of an outright mandate. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jgumyg

Japan's stocks set for higher open; South Korea's rate decision ahead

South Korea is expected hike its rate — making it the first developed economy to do so in the pandemic era from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jjzvW0

TikTok changed its policies, now cryptocurrency influencers consider moving to rival platforms

Creators say recent policy changes at TikTok are leading to more video takedowns and account bans. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BdiEKU

Global electric power demand surges above pre-pandemic levels

Carbon dioxide emissions from the global electric power sector surged past pre-pandemic levels to record highs in the first half of 2021, new research found. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mwP5Qh

A longevity expert shares the diet, exercise and sleep rules he lives by for a longer, stronger life: These are 'non-negotiable'

Longevity expert Sergey Young has spent his career gathering insights from health researchers, doctors and dietitians about how to live a longer and stronger life. He shares his top health rules, including his diet, exercise routine and how much sleep he gets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38gkG0l

Google, Microsoft plan to spend billions on cybersecurity after meeting with Biden

Business leaders in sectors ranging from tech to insurance committed billions of dollars to beefing up cybersecurity efforts at a meeting with President Biden. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zjRO3a

Stock futures are flat with S&P 500 at fresh record

The S&P 500 crossed the 4,500 threshold for the first time ever on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gxZyXI

Pediatric Covid hospitalizations surge to highest on record in U.S. as doctors brace for more

Since most students aren't old enough to get the shots, doctors and epidemiologists say they fear the surge in Covid hospitalizations could get worse. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DbJ2Xn

Salesforce raises full-year earnings guidance following Slack acquisition

Salesforce will gain $530 million in revenue in the current fiscal year thanks to a contribution from Slack, an $27.7 billion acquisition that closed in July. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yhBCy3

Extreme weather events are pushing consumers to solar and residential storage

The grid is struggling to keep up with extreme weather events caused by climate change, and consumers are taking power resiliency into their own hands. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dicj2I

Western Digital shares soar following $20 billion merger report

U.S. data storage and information technology company Western Digital is reportedly in talks to merge with Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jgfr76

Ray Dalio is wrong about China's tech crackdown, economist says

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says investors are misconstruing China's tech crakcdown as "anti-capitalist." Economist George Magnus thinks that's "wrong." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ydu2o1

Harry Kane announces he is to stay at Tottenham this summer after failed Man City bids

Kane made his announcement in a post on Twitter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3msRpb3

J&J says its Covid vaccine booster shot generated a promising immune response in early trials

J&J's booster dose generated virus-fighting antibodies "nine-fold higher" than those seen four weeks after the first dose, the company said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Be2QY3

Germany's Social Democrats are polling ahead of Merkel’s bloc for the first time in 15 years

It is the first time in 15 years that the SPD has overtaken the CDU/CSU alliance in the polls. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sP1ikC

Kamala Harris kicks off Vietnam visit by calling out China's 'bullying' tactics

Harris told Vietnamese officials in capital city of Hanoi on Wednesday that there was a need to pressure Beijing on its actions in the South China Sea. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kqGiMW

World Bank halts aid to Afghanistan, ‘deeply concerned’ on prospects for women

The World Bank has become the latest international organization to pause aid disbursements to Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dj8nOX

Africa has been shortchanged on Covid vaccines, African Development Bank says

Covid vaccines are not getting to Africa in time, in the right quantity and the right price, said Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sJ8A9g

Biden says Afghanistan evacuation on track to finish by Aug. 31 deadline as threats to Kabul airport grow

The Taliban said Tuesday that the group will not accept an extension beyond the end of the month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WnaS1D

Survey finds auto industry hit hardest by supply chain disruptions during Covid pandemic

Around 51.7% of respondents from the auto sector said disruptions to supply chains were "very significant," according to the survey. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Wg4VUU

This Norwegian start-up wants to make sense of employee reviews on diversity and inclusion

Large companies like Google, Apple and LinkedIn publish reports laying out the diversity of their employee base. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38aYIvz

The U.S. is reviewing its trade policy with China, says USTR Katherine Tai

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai was speaking Tuesday with business associations, according to a government readout. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yfXFVJ

China may 'gloat' about Afghanistan now, but the Taliban's return comes with problems, says professor

On one level, what is happening in Afghanistan might be considered a win for China, a Cornell professor told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ykbdPX

Fuel-cell vehicles are set for big gains in China's commercial truck market, JPMorgan says

Fuel cell vehicles could account for one-third of commercial trucks in China by 2050, says JPMorgan's Elaine Wu. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kldDJo

CDC study shows unvaccinated people are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized with Covid

The new CDC study also found that unvaccinated people were nearly five times more likely to be infected with Covid than vaccinated people. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B6PHA1

The economy could be getting help from positive news on the delta variant

If the recovery is going to continue, it will need delta to fade, and there are signs that the tide might be turning, albeit slowly. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mybUD8

Goldman Sachs to require all people entering its offices to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Goldman Sachs is the latest bank to require employees be vaccinated to return to offices, following similar edicts from Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WnDx73

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed open as S&P 500, Nasdaq jump to record highs

The Nikkei 225 in Japan looked to open higher than its previous close, while in Australia, stocks were set for a lower open. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38bcH4C

Japanese lunar start-up ispace reveals larger lander for missions starting in 2024

Japanese lunar exploration start-up ispace on Monday unveiled the next generation of its cargo lander, under development by its U.S. subsidiary in Colorado. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D8lEKl

CNBC road test: The U.S. EV charging network isn't ready for your family road trip, let alone the expected wave of new cars

One of the biggest barriers to EV adoption is the charging network. There are roughly 136,400 gas stations in the U.S., but just 43,800 EV charging stations. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3knzekg

Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 posts record close

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

House Democrats clear path toward passing $3.5 trillion budget bill and infrastructure plan after breaking stalemate

The agreement allows the House to vote to advance the bipartisan infrastructure bill and $3.5 trillion Democratic spending plan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/387RUPd

GameStop surges 30% to lead meme stock rally in otherwise boring market

The video game retailer surged as much as 30% Tuesday in heavy trading volume. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kjQjf8

WHO says Covid misinformation is a major factor driving pandemic around the world

Americans least likely to receive a Covid vaccine are mostly white, less likely to have a college degree and Republican, according to Kaiser Family Foundation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XTEwfX

Blackrock's former sustainable investing chief now thinks ESG is a 'dangerous placebo'

Tariq Fancy, BlackRock's first global chief investment officer for sustainable investing, warned that there were some fallacies associated with ESG investing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kh7EW4

China's cyberspace regulator lays out two main conditions for companies wanting to go public

Sheng Ronghua, vice minister of the Cyberspace Administration of China, was speaking to reporters about a new "critical information infrastructure" policy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3De6ser

World leaders prepare for emergency G-7 meeting on Afghanistan as U.S. withdrawal deadline nears

The meeting will come just one week ahead of the U.S.'s Aug. 31 deadline for the complete withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/386ahnF

Russia is pumping a lot less natural gas to Europe all of a sudden — and it is not clear why

Some analysts have suggested Gazprom may be limiting its delivery of natural gas supply to Europe to support its case in starting flows via Nord Stream 2. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XMP3tb

Airbnb says it plans to temporarily house 20,000 Afghan refugees

Airbnb is planning to start housing 20,000 Afghan refugees around the world free of charge, the company's CEO, Brian Chesky, said Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ycxSOc

Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng starts exporting flagship P7 sedan for the first time

Xpeng started shipping its flagship P7 sedan to Norway on Tuesday. It is the first time Xpeng has shipped the P7 to a market outside of China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3grEZfR

China's engagement with the Taliban will be driven by security interests, says British lawmaker

U.S. absence could provide China with an opportunity to offer development aid and other forms of support to Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sPGzgw

Chinese tech stocks rally as JD.com surges 13%, Tencent climbs 7%

Chinese tech stocks rallied on Tuesday as investors got some clarity on the regulatory outlook and bought some of the names that have taken a beating. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sLixmS

U.S. and German relations at a crossroads as Afghanistan crisis unfolds

The election of President Biden boosted hopes of a transatlantic realignment with Germany, but analysts say many key issues have yet to be addressed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gtfDOr

The founder of a $1 billion fitnesswear brand once felt too young to be CEO. Now he’s back in the role

Ben Francis stepped down as CEO of Gymshark in 2015. He called it a heartbreaking decision.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B5EFer

Kamala Harris says Asia won't have to choose between the U.S. and China

Vice President Kamala Harris said Beijing's actions in the South China Sea are "unlawful" and undermine international rules-based order. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zcIL3L

House delays vote to advance Biden’s economic agenda as centrist Democrats derail Pelosi’s plans

Centrist Democrats have pushed Pelosi to vote on the bipartisan infrastructure bill before the House passes a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mrIUgh

Three ways the victory of the Taliban might reverberate around the world

The international community will likely have to confront three issues as the Taliban's takeover reverberates across the globe, experts told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/387QTqz

This European capital has overtaken Tokyo and Singapore as the world's safest city

Copenhagen has been named the world's safest city in a new study from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ygSjcJ

Asia-Pacific stocks edge higher as optimism rises on Pfizer vaccine approval

Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine became the first in the U.S. on Monday to be granted full approval by the Food and Drug Administration. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38a5FNn

Elon Musk says SpaceX has shipped 100,000 Starlink terminals

Elon Musk tweets suggest SpaceX added 10,000 new Starlink internet service customers in less than three weeks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/387zsGD

Wealthy Chinese exile Guo Wengui, tied to misinformation campaigns, sued by investors in media company

Guo Wengui, a wealthy businessman critical of China's government, is accused of breaking state securities laws in a class action lawsuit filed in Arizona. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DcwO0v

Elon Musk says Tesla's latest beta self-driving software is ‘not great’

Musk's critical tweet on Monday came just days after he touted Tesla's prowess with autonomous systems and components for them at an event called Tesla AI Day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ybua7B

Stock futures inch higher after a broad rally on Wall Street amid vaccine approval

The market started the week on a high note as cyclical shares jumped on optimism that the vaccine approval would clear path for more mandates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zfftlb

People are paying millions of dollars for digital pictures of rocks

Clipart of a rock just sold for 400 ether, or about $1.3 million, late Monday afternoon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j9tf3a

Three babies have been born aboard U.S. evacuation flights out of Afghanistan

At least three babies have been born aboard U.S. evacuation flights out of Afghanistan, the U.S. commander overseeing the airlift said Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sGE282

U.S. consulting with Taliban on ‘every aspect’ of Kabul evacuation, says Biden national security advisor

The U.S. is coordinating with the Taliban as it works to evacuate tens of thousands of people out of Kabul's airport ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline to withdraw. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gqtaXb

Microsoft stock hits fresh record after announcing Office 365 price hikes

The Office 365 price hikes Microsoft announced last week stand to boost Azure and Windows, not just the commercial Office 365 line delivering 18% of revenue. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kkPpPk

U.S. evacuates 37,000 from Afghanistan as Taliban calls August 31 withdrawal deadline ‘red line'

President Joe Biden has previously said that he may consider extending the departure date past August 31 but has yet to do so. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Df3s1M

Before you buy bitcoin, consider these 3 things

As bitcoin soars in value again, many people may be moved to buy the digital tokens. Before they do, financial and behavioral experts have a few reminders. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yaOjuu

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid shot, clearing path to more vaccine mandates

The FDA's approval of the Pfizer and BioNTech Covid shot will likely spur more businesses to adopt vaccine mandates for workers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kyjsn1

Female FTSE 100 executive directors paid 40% less than men, research shows

Women working as executive directors at U.K. FTSE 100 companies are being paid 40% less a year on average, according to research. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j6AAAG

Chinese firm announces giant 264-meter tall offshore wind turbine

It's hoped a prototype of the turbine will be installed in 2023. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XTE0Pb

Venice set to introduce an entry fee and booking system for tourists

Venice is set to impose an entry fee for visitors in a bid to prevent huge swathes of tourists descending on the city. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mpg5kF

Visa jumps into the NFT craze, buying a 'CryptoPunk' for $150,000

Visa said Monday it bought a "CryptoPunk," one of thousands of NFT-based digital avatars, for nearly $150,000 in ethereum. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B7rhXs

The world's second-largest stablecoin is undergoing a massive change

Digital currency company Circle says it's changing the makeup of its dollar-pegged stablecoin USD Coin to just cash and U.S. Treasury bonds. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/383HPmn

Hacker behind $600 million crypto heist returns final slice of stolen funds

The hacker behind the biggest cryptocurrency heist of all time has granted access to the final tranche of stolen funds. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D91C2i

UK aims to boost solar by predicting cloud movements with A.I.

The U.K. is planning to use AI software developed by an ex-DeepMind employee to try to better predict when cloud movements will affect solar power generation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j75vNd

Deadly firefight erupts at Kabul airport as evacuation chaos continues into second week

The administration is considering extending the deadline for the complete troop withdrawal beyond its original Aug. 31 date, Biden said Sunday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mvn4sx

Shareholder payouts to hit $1.4 trillion in 2021, nearing pre-pandemic levels, research shows

Company payouts to shareholders are projected to hit $1.39 trillion in 2021, just 3% below their pre-pandemic peak, according to a new report from Janus Henderson. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UI0eCo

Euro zone business activity remains robust in August as jobs boom

The euro zone economy has lost some momentum but is still on track for solid growth in the third quarter of this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sM2g0P

Malaysia’s new prime minister faces the immediate task of taming a worsening Covid outbreak

Ismail Sabri Yaakob was sworn in as Malaysia's new prime minister over the weekend. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D87atU

The old-fashioned resume may no longer be the tool for hiring a more diverse team

Hiring managers can often focus on certain groups that they want to hire from, and this can lead to biases rearing their heads. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B6MjoK

Kamala Harris says the U.S. is 'singularly focused' on evacuating Americans and Afghan allies

Harris spoke to reporters during a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong following an earlier meeting. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W8Rl5H

'Hedging their bets': Political experts weigh in on China's warming ties with the Taliban

China was one of the first countries to express willingness to engage with the Taliban diplomatically when they suddenly swept to power in Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B6ztH5

Bitcoin tops $50,000, hitting a more than 3-month high

Bitcoin hit $50,000 on Sunday, hitting a more than 3-month high, as the cryptocurrency continues to rebound. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z5ubv0

Stock futures are flat in overnight trading after a losing week

Major averages were coming off a losing week as investors grew worried that the Fed's potential move to taper stimulus could slow down the economic recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yjBbU5

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed start; Hong Kong's Hang Seng in bear territory

Heavy losses last week left Hong Kong's Hang Seng index more than 20% lower from its mid-February high. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gptNA7

PayPal launches its cryptocurrency service in the UK

PayPal will let British customers buy, hold and sell digital currencies, starting this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3msmBai

Biden says U.S. has 'long way to go and a lot could still go wrong' in Afghanistan evacuation

The Biden administration is facing criticism of its handling of the overall U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DbOrgQ

From Toyota’s Hilux to Ford F-Series: These are some of the world’s top-selling cars by country

The pandemic hurt 2020 global car sales, but some things never change ⁠— like American drivers preferring Ford's F-Series trucks. In countries like Argentina and Australia, Toyota pickups were most popular, while Swiss drivers typically opted for the Czech brand Skoda. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WfPo7l

President Biden's job approval ratings drop as Covid cases rise and crisis in Afghanistan mounts

President Joe Biden's poll numbers drop as crisis in Afghanistan mounts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ATlCEa

Bitcoin nears $50,000 after months of weakness

The world's largest digital currency by market value rose to $49,821 on Saturday afternoon in New York. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sL5cuM

Pentagon orders U.S. airlines to provide flights for Afghanistan evacuation effort

The Pentagon on Sunday said it activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, ordering U.S. airlines to provide flights for the Afghanistan evacuation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j7XCah

This 35-year-old left the U.S. for Croatia: 'I live on $47 a day — here’s a look at how I spend my time'

Steve Tsentserensky is a freelance video producer who currently lives in Split, Croatia through a digital nomad residence permit. Here's a look at his typical day and how much he spends in a month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WfgTh6

Inside Afghanistan's cryptocurrency underground as the country plunges into turmoil

Afghans face a nationwide cash shortage, closed borders, a plunging currency, and rapidly rising prices of basic goods. An emerging crypto scene has helped some. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z60GsY

NATO is 'working 24/7' to get as many people out of Afghanistan as possible, its chief says

NATO is working "24/7" to evacuate people from Afghanistan, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said as reports of violence and repression continue to emerge. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XF0zqp

Travel searches for Germany jump 10 times after Singapore announced 'vaccinated travel lane,' Expedia says

Interest in travel between Singapore and Germany shot up after a so-called vaccinated travel lane between the two was announced. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z8kHiz

Fed officials will seek to avoid a tantrum as they keep 'taper talk' going at Jackson Hole

The Fed's efforts to reverse its easy policy will be a dominant theme for markets in the week ahead, as central bankers gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37Xz2CA

'James Bond' actor Daniel Craig says his children won't be receiving his multimillion-dollar fortune

Daniel Craig may have earned tens of millions over the course of his career, but the 53-year-old actor isn't planning on sharing much of it with his children. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AZMbYh

Full approval for Pfizer Covid vaccine could come from FDA Monday, report says

If approved it would be the first vaccine to go from emergency use authorization to full FDA approval. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kg61YJ

Biden to nominate Nicholas Burns as ambassador to China, Rahm Emanuel to Japan

Biden will nominate former ambassador to NATO Nicholas Burns to be ambassador to China, and former mayor of Chicago Rahm Emanuel to be his ambassador to Japan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AXmMyh

GM to spend $1 billion to expand Chevy Bolt EV recall due to fires

General Motors on Friday said it is expanding its recent recall of Chevrolet Bolt EVs to newer models of the electric car due to potential fire risks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UAK9yd

Top talent departs Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin as NASA lander fight escalates

Blue Origin has lost a number of key leaders and engineers this summer, CNBC has learned, with most leaving in the weeks after founder Jeff Bezos' spaceflight. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3glUc1P

Nvidia's $40 billion Arm takeover warrants an in-depth competition probe, UK regulator says

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority says it found "significant competition concerns" with the Nvidia-Arm deal. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W9aBj4

Apple delays return to office until January as Covid cases surge

Apple staff won't be returning to the office until January, amid fears over surging coronavirus cases. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sz9iGa

As the election approaches, Germany welcomes Afghan refugees — for now

German politicians have struck a welcoming tone toward Afghan refugees, but experts warn this could be short lived. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gkOld3

Malaysia gets a new prime minister — the country's third in 3 years

Malaysia's King Sultan Abdullah has named Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the country's new prime minister, the palace said in a Friday statement. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XylsUc

Porn made OnlyFans a powerhouse. Now it's banning sexual content after pressure from banks

OnlyFans said Thursday it would no longer allow "sexually explicit" content, starting from Oct. 1. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k3dnyw

Chinese regulators meet with developer Evergrande as scrutiny on real estate grows

Earlier this week, Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a high-level economic policy meeting that the country needs to prevent major financial risks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37XHNMX

India's ride-hailing firm Ola set to go public 'sometime next year,' CEO says

Ola is part of a growing list of Indian tech start-ups that are planning to go public. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j2HOFD

This chip firm’s reliance on Apple is a risk factor, analyst warns

UBS's Francois-Xavier Bouvignies said his firm has a "neutral" rating on French-Italian chip firm STMicroelectronics because of the company's exposure to Apple. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kcioVl

Warren Buffett says these businesses do the best during periods of high inflation

Buffett was asked at the 2015 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting which kinds of businesses were best poised to thrive during a period of high inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AUZRUj

China passes major data protection law as regulatory scrutiny on tech sector intensifies

China has passed the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which lays out for the first time a comprehensive set of rules around data collection. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W2MOSg

Recovery in Singapore's aviation sector will be a ‘long haul,’ says transport minister

The aviation sector contributes around 3% of Singapore's gross domestic product. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k6Ao3K

Kamala Harris is set to visit Southeast Asia as U.S.-China tensions rise. Here's what to expect

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to arrive in Singapore on Sunday, before heading to Vietnam on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Uz8eFN

‘Unfortunately, business is booming’: Companies that fly home Covid-positive travelers have a busy summer

During a summer when it was hoped travel would start to normalize, medical evacuation companies are setting records for both memberships and rescues. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W8zjQR

Elon Musk says Tesla will build a humanoid robot prototype by next year

"We're also good at sensors and batteries and we'll probably have a prototype next year that looks like this," Musk said.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XIcdkz

Michio Kaku calls nuclear fusion test at national lab ‘giant step toward the holy grail of energy research’

Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku explains why a recent nuclear fusion test at a national lab was a "giant step toward the holy grail of energy research." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mcC91U

Tesla unveils chip to train A.I. models inside its data centers

Rather than rely on chips from the likes of graphics card maker Nvidia, Tesla has designed its own chips for training models that its vehicles can depend on. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gkyk6S

'No chance' of women's rights being preserved in Afghanistan under the Taliban, says researcher

Freedoms granted to Afghan women will be stripped away by the Taliban despite the group's claims, Vanda Felbab-Brown of the Brookings Institution said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ARbj3k

Scientists blast U.S. push for Covid vaccine booster shots as premature, say data isn't compelling

While data suggests there is a reduction in protection against mild and moderate disease, the shots still held up well against severe disease, scientists said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3y1h5O7

Asia-Pacific stocks set for lower start; China's benchmark lending rate release ahead

China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR) and five-year LPR are set to be released at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ASVGsj

Facebook takes steps to protect vulnerable users in Afghanistan after Taliban takeover

Facebook on Thursday announced new measures to protect vulnerable users in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j1Nr6Z

Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 ekes out winning day

Stock futures were little changed Thursday after a choppy regular trading session ended with the S&P 500 slightly in the green. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3y0qJjZ

Fauci says U.S. is expanding Covid vaccine manufacturing to donate shots to the world

The U.S. is expanding its capacity to donate more vaccines while also offering booster doses to vaccinated Americans. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B0WlYN

Singapore to start quarantine-free travel for visitors from Hong Kong, Brunei and Germany

Some travelers from Hong Kong, Macao, Germany and Brunei will soon be able to enter Singapore without having to serve quarantine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gfLMc6

Chinese firm behind the purchase of the UK's largest chip plant warns deal is at risk

The Chinese firm behind the purchase of Newport Wafer Fab has admitted that the acquisition could be unwound as the U.K. government reviews the takeover. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XznGmd

European markets slide 2% after Fed minutes reveal talks on tapering

France's CAC 40 was down 2.3%, while the FTSE 100 in the U.K. was off by 1.7%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AX5GR4

Afghanistan could be a terrorist haven again, says ex-national security advisor John Bolton

Bolton said that as long as the threat from terror groups existed, the U.S. should have maintained its military presence in Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CZSjBO

Tencent warns of more regulations ahead, pledges to work with China regulators on gaming

Chinese regulators have released new rules for the technology sector from antitrust to data protection. Tencent's president believes there could be more ahead. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W8Qq4N

China portrays the U.S. as 'weak and unreliable' to draw Taiwan closer, analyst says

Rodger Baker of Stratfor said China has sought to portray the U.S. as a "weak and unreliable power" following the Taliban's swift takeover of Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sviZp4

Soaring demand for the world’s least-liked commodity sees thermal coal prices jump 106% this year

The resurgence of thermal coal, which is burned to generate electricity, raises serious questions about the so-called "energy transition." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z4fh8j

Bitcoin volatility will drive investors back to gold, says mining firm chairman

The executive chairman of Evolution Mining said bitcoin still has a "long way to go" before it demonstrates the "longevity and security" that gold has proven to offer investors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xtm1i3

U.S. forces can't help Americans flee to Kabul airport, Pentagon chief says

The Pentagon on Wednesday acknowledged that it does not currently have the capability to safely escort Americans in Kabul to the airport for evacuation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XFwhE7

Hard lesson for U.S. investors: Chinese companies don't make the rules in China

When it comes to making the rules, corporations don't have as much influence in China as they do in the United States. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3svAndt

China's extreme weather deals a big blow to insurance companies

Severe flooding in China are hurting the profits of insurance companies, and highlight the shortfalls of the country's natural disaster insurance system. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D1ga3O

Tesla buyers confounded by delivery delays stretching for months

The continuing delays are a sign that Tesla is still struggling with the "delivery logistics hell" that Elon Musk referenced in 2018. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xXjzgw

Asia-Pacific shares set for lower start following overnight Wall Street sell-off

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 300 points overnight. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k5kS8f

Federal Reserve preparing for taper this year, July minutes show

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes from its July 27-28 meeting. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zd21hX

Stock futures are flat after a market sell-off amid Fed's taper discussion

Wall Street suffered a sell-off after the Fed's meeting minutes showed officials made plans to pull back the pace of their bond-buying before end of 2021. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ghbCMW

This map shows where cryptocurrency is taking off around the world

Global crypto adoption has taken off in the last year, up 881%, with Vietnam, India and Pakistan firmly in the lead, according to new data from Chainalysis. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k56zAo

Robinhood revenue doubles for second quarter, but shares fall after app warns trading is slowing

Robinhood reported second-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, in its first report since going public. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kbXJRE

Nvidia beats earnings expectations, but cryptocurrency chip sales falter

Nvidia's cryptocurrency chip products, CMP, had lower sales than the company predicted in May. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W6wP4W

Robinhood says dogecoin accounted for 62% of crypto revenue in Q2 as meme-inspired currency soared

Robinhood, which derives significant revenue from crypto trading, announced earnings on Wednesday for the first time since its IPO last month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sv2eKP

Cisco delivers slight beat as revenue grows 8%

Cisco called for 5% to 7% growth in the new fiscal year, after supply constraints cut into sales of data center hardware such as ethernet switches. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AVJwiu

The Fed is worried the rise of stablecoins could impact financial stability

Stablecoins lack transparency and need a stronger regulatory framework, Fed officials discussed at their latest meeting. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yZUzqa

Taliban blocking Afghans from reaching Kabul airport, U.S. cannot ensure safe passage

The Taliban is reportedly blocking Afghans from reaching Kabul's international airport to flee the country, a Biden administration official said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k3l5Zn

Watch live: Pentagon chiefs address the crisis in Afghanistan as U.S. scrambles to evacuate thousands

Scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET, will be his first since Taliban insurgents seized the presidential palace in Kabul over the weekend. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xTc5Lv

U.S. will begin wide distribution of Covid booster shots next month, saying vaccine protection wanes over time

U.S. agencies are preparing to offer booster shots to all eligible Americans beginning the week of Sept. 20. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k8QyJR

BMW secures funding for EV battery aiming to rival range of a traditional engine

Project is one of four to receive funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre Collaborative Research and Development competition. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iWGELR

Ford unveils 2022 Lincoln Navigator with hands-free driving

Ford plans to expand its hands-free highway driving system to the automaker's luxury Lincoln brand beginning next year with the 2022 Navigator SUV. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xSnJGd

Afghanistan evacuations pick up speed as Taliban claim women, press will have rights

Evacuations from Kabul's Hamid Karzai International Airport picked up pace on Wednesday after a frenzied and deadly start to the week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37Q9dnU

Marlboro maker Philip Morris buys stake in British asthma inhaler firm

Tobacco group Philip Morris International on Wednesday said it had bought 22.61% of U.K.-based respiratory drug developer Vectura in a market purchase. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xRj9Io

Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng expands production capacity as competition heats up

Xpeng is looking to expand production for its range of models — the G3 SUV, the P7 sedan and its recently-launched P5. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iXEFXW

Europe fears a repeat of 2015 refugee crisis as Afghanistan collapses

The EU will be wary of a repeat of the refugee crisis of 2015, when Syrian refugees and other migrants arrived at European borders. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gcJDOp

China's Baidu launches second chip and a 'robocar' as it sets up future in AI and autonomous driving

Baidu, known as China's biggest search engine, has focused on diversifying its business beyond advertising, toward artificial intelligence and driverless cars. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xUGYPG

Huawei vows to return to the smartphone 'throne' despite U.S. sanctions crippling its business

Under the Trump administration, Huawei was put on an export blacklist and cut off from key semiconductors required for its smartphones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AQszFR

Sri Lanka replaces health minister said to promote shaman's herbal syrup as a Covid remedy

Under the tenure of Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, the ministry was criticized over its handling of the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kkxN6r

TSMC overtakes Tencent to become Asia's most valuable company, as China crackdown takes a toll

The market capitalization of China's Tencent and Alibaba have plummeted amid an ongoing regulatory crackdown on the tech sector by Beijing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xs6tuY

New Zealand was set to be the first advanced economy to hike rates. One Covid case put a stop to it

New Zealand was expected to become the first advanced economy to raise interest rates, but the central bank left rates unchanged one Covid case was detected. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37R34HY

China calls for curbs on 'excessive' income and for the wealthy to give back more to society

Chinese President Xi Jinping led a meeting Tuesday that emphasized the concept of "common prosperity“ and preventing major financial risks, state media said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iX9s70

Big Oil's bid to lure back investors with cash could ultimately fail

It comes at a time when oil and gas companies are raking in their highest profits since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XrYgHa

The Taliban's return has left Afghanistan's neighbors scrambling to adjust

Analysts said countries are worried about instability, likely refugee inflows and the prospect of Afghanistan becoming a haven for terrorist activities again. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CYmZmI

A national lab just achieved a 'Wright Brothers moment' in nuclear fusion

The results make "a significant step toward ignition," the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory announced on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gdWoZ9

Texas Gov. Abbott, who banned mask and vaccine mandates, tests positive for Covid

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who's fought local officials throughout the state on mask mandates, has tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yWxDbn

Cathie Wood says Michael Burry doesn't understand innovation space after he bets against ARK fund

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood called out "The Big Short" investor Michael Burry after the investor bet against ARK's flagship ETF. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3slLpSo

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start; Reserve Bank of New Zealand rate decision ahead

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to announce its interest rate decision at 10:00 a.m. HK/SIN on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37T1YM8

Google unveils new budget Pixel phone as it continues to build out hardware business

Google unveiled a new budget Pixel phone Tuesday as it continues to build its hardware business. The Pixel 5a costs $449 and will launch on Aug. 26. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37SEZkm

Dow futures fall slightly after 30-stock average snaps 5-day winning streak

On Tuesday, the major averages dipped following a decline in retail sales. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3soinS2

Biden administration set to extend mask mandate for travel through mid-January

The Biden administration is expected to extend the mandate for transportation through mid-January. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W7qyq2

Salt Bae steakhouse chain — home of the $275 wagyu tomahawk — sued for unpaid overtime pay by grill men

Salt Bae, who runs the Nusr-Et steakhouse chain, settled a claim by waiters over tips filed by the same lawyer now suing him in an overtime lawsuit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yV33Pq

Palantir bought $50 million in gold bars in August as cash pile grows

Palantir remains unprofitable, but its balance sheet has grown thanks to stock sales and proceeds from stock options. Now it's in investment mode. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gcZfSh

NATO blames the 'failure of Afghan leadership' for Taliban's swift takeover

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg placed the blame squarely on the Afghan national government Tuesday for the stunning and swift Taliban takeover. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xOVnNa

Britain launches plan to ramp up 'low carbon' hydrogen capacity

While there is excitement about potential use cases for low carbon hydrogen, hurdles remain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3gb7Gxo

Crypto platform hit by $600 million heist asks hacker to become its chief security advisor

Cryptocurrency platform Poly Network was hit with a major attack last week which saw hackers make off with more than $600 million worth of tokens. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m9onwU

Taliban-related content banned on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

Facebook has banned the Taliban and any content that promotes it from the main Facebook platform, Instagram and WhatsApp. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z6NS5u

Flights resume from Kabul airport as people scramble to leave Afghanistan

Images from Hamid Karzai International and shared on social media and news outlets stunned the world. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xT42OJ

Peter Thiel-backed crypto broker Bitpanda triples valuation in five months to $4.1 billion

Cryptocurrency trading platform Bitpanda raised $263 million in a fresh round of funding valuing the company at $4.1 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37Oqb63

China may align itself with Taliban and try to exploit Afghanistan's rare earth metals, analyst warns

Afghanistan is estimated to have between $1 trillion and $3 trillion worth of rare earth metals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m8Z79X

China seeks to tighten rules on unfair internet competition, sending tech shares lower

The rules from China's market regulator cover a wide range of areas to prohibitions on the way companies can use data to stamping out fake product reviews. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yWVh7q

Chinese electric scooter company Niu shakes off pandemic slump and predicts strong sales ahead

Niu said Monday that revenue grew by 46.5% in the second quarter, and forecast it would grow at about the same pace — or better — in the third quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37R8vqp

32-year-old founders of multimillion-dollar app share their No. 1 tip for starting a business

When husband-and-wife duo Chris Halim and Raena Lim quit their jobs in 2016 to start their own sustainable fashion business, they had little idea of the success it would become. But they knew one thing for sure — and it's advice they stand by today. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3snOP6W

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed open after Dow and S&P 500 notch record closing highs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at fresh record highs overnight on Wall Street. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mn6wTx

Mystery shrouds nonprofit linked to wealthy Chinese exile: Steve Bannon leaves, records kept secret

The mystery surrounding a nonprofit group tied to a wealthy Chinese exile has grown over the past year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yTP5Nx

Pfizer submits data to FDA for authorization of Covid vaccine booster shot for general population

Pfizer and BioNTech said they have submitted early stage clinical trial data to the FDA as part of their application seeking U.S. OK of a Covid booster shot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3soGkIN

U.S. stock futures dip after Dow, S&P 500 close at record highs

U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower during overnight trading on Monday after the Dow and S&P 500 closed at record highs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37KTqXD

Fed's Eric Rosengren backs tapering in the fall, but no rate hikes until job market improves

Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren said he would be prepared to start rolling back some of the central bank's easy monetary policy this fall from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W4hhz3

Woman sues Bob Dylan, alleging he sexually abused her in 1965, when she was 12

Bob Dylan, whose songs "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone" are 1960s anthems, is being sued by a Connecticut woman for alleged sexual abuse. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xNsCjP

Wish stock has plunged 27% in two days and almost 80% since January as users flee

Wish reported an unexpected revenue drop and a widening loss last week, speeding the sell-off in its stock price. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UlF2BQ

S&P 500 doubles from its pandemic bottom, marking the fastest bull-market rally since WWII

The broad equity benchmark has rallied 100% from its Covid trough of 2,237.40 on March 23 on a closing basis. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m802rf

‘Intelligence failure of the highest order’ — How Afghanistan fell to the Taliban so quickly

"While the end result and bloodletting once we left was never in doubt, the speed of collapse is unreal," one Afghan War veteran told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3skPLci

White House is asked to protect New York Times, Washington Post, WSJ journalists 'in danger' at Kabul airport

Washington Post, New York Times and Wall Street Journal reporters are in danger at the Kabul airport after the Taliban seized the capital city of Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UshzPG

Biden will give a speech on the Afghanistan collapse Monday afternoon, White House says

Biden's remarks come one day after Taliban insurgents pushed their frontlines into Kabul after a succession of shocking battlefield reversals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jYkwjz

Tesla shares fall after U.S. regulators launch formal investigation into Autopilot system

Federal vehicle safety regulators have launched a formal investigation into Tesla following a series of fatal crashes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37RiY56

Firms line up 'green' ammonia for fertilizer and future fuel

Decarbonizing a broad range of sectors and industrial processes will be crucial in the years ahead. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yQIy6g

Chaotic scenes at Kabul airport as Afghans and foreign nationals flee Taliban

Thousands of Afghans have amassed on the tarmac at Kabul's international airport in the hours following the Taliban's breach of the city. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VXv4re

Crypto market tops $2 trillion for the first time in nearly 3 months as bitcoin rallies

Bitcoin topped $48,000 over the weekend, its highest level since mid-May but pared some of those gains on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xPu7y7

One in 10 London offices are at risk of becoming ‘obsolete’ under new energy rules

About 10% of London offices are at risk of not being used as new rules on energy efficiency are implemented. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3g8grbz

Quarantines, negative tests and vaccine certificates: How Portugal's hotels are coping this summer

In May, Portugal was among the very few countries that U.K. tourists could visit without having to quarantine. But that didn't last long and cancellations followed suit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3g8XF3F

United Airlines reroutes planes around Afghanistan, Emirates suspends Kabul flights

United Airlines says its India flights are avoiding Afghanistan airspace after Taliban fighters took over Kabul. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iOiHpZ

Cabinet of Malaysia's Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin resigns, says minister

The turmoil comes as Malaysia grapples with its worst Covid-19 outbreak and the economic hit from multiple rounds of lockdowns. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AMufQU

Educational psychologist: If there's one skill you should teach your kids, this is it

An educational psychologist says parents shouldn't underestimate the value of one skill when it comes to their child's learning and development. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xSm7fL

This husband-and-wife team shares their tips for going into business together

As the husband-and-wife team behind clothes rental app Style Theory, Raena Lim and Chris Halim share their advice with other couple co-founders. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3maHqH9

Game consoles were once banned in China. Now Chinese developers want a slice of the $49 billion pie

China's independent developers and major companies like Tencent and NetEase are eyeing the burgeoning console market after Beijing lifted a 14-year ban in 2014. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m3Rdij

China’s retail sales growth slows more than expected in July

China's National Bureau of Statistics released economic data for July on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VQ320p

Japan's Nikkei 225 falls more than 1% as Asia-Pacific stocks slip ahead of Chinese economic data for July

A slew of Chinese economic data, including industrial production and retail sales for July, is set to be released at 10:00 a.m. HK/SIN on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3shTk38

Stock futures pull back after the Dow and S&P 500 set records

Futures slipped Sunday evening as the S&P 500 hovered in record territory after last week's modest gains. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mk2sU3

McLaren F1 sells for $20.5 million, the most expensive car auctioned this year

A McLaren F1 auctioned at Pebble Beach on Friday night for $20.5 million, showing the continued strength of the classic car market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m3eYa5

U.S. moves Afghan embassy compound to the airport as Taliban insurgents arrive in Kabul

Britain, Germany and Canada also rushed troops into Kabul to evacuate their embassies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iLMlfr

A bunch of MIT students got $100 of free bitcoin in 2014 – some got rich, some wasted it on sushi

In 2014, MIT computer science student Jeremy Rubin offered all undergraduate students on campus $100 worth of bitcoin. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jRCnc1

Wall Street’s best-performing analysts think investors might be overlooking these stocks

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Plug Power & Squarespace. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3g6NDQx

Malaysia PM Muhyiddin to resign on Monday, local media reports

If confirmed, Muhyiddin's resignation would end a tumultuous 17 months in office but also bring more uncertainty to Malaysia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ySdItW

Taliban fighters enter outskirts of Kabul as U.S. forces evacuate Western diplomats

The U.S. forces returning to Afghanistan are tasked with a "very narrowly focused mission" of evacuating embassy staff in Kabul. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3g7oyoD

The rally in recovery-focused stocks could depend on consumers and the Fed in the week ahead

Investors have been dipping into cyclical and value stocks. The question is will that continue as markets face Fed minutes and fresh data on the consumer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jM6iSQ

Mark Cuban says dogecoin is the 'strongest' cryptocurrency as a medium of exchange

Though many consider dogecoin to be a joke, billionaire investor Mark Cuban said it has a unique use case over other cryptocurrencies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iKDj2t

Is a master’s degree worth it?

The Covid-19 pandemic prompted a lot of students to go back to school and get their master’s degree. But the high costs make you wonder: Is it worth it? from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m2hbTg

Dr. Scott Gottlieb expects coronavirus to be an 'endemic' virus in U.S. after delta surge

Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Friday that the coronavirus in the U.S. will become an endemic virus after the recent surge in delta cases calms down. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AHzq4A

U.S. chip start-up says its work with UK’s biggest plant came to a ‘screeching halt’ after Chinese takeover

iDEAL Semiconductor was getting silicon wafers processed at the Newport Wafer Fab in Wales up until the fab was acquired by Chinese-owned Nexperia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jY11b4

India hails 'milestone' for its renewables capacity, but challenges remain

India is targeting 450 GW of renewable capacity by the year 2030. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m4pVIu

Markets no longer fear inflation and stocks will continue to rally, HSBC says

Markets no longer fear inflation and are now focused on the spread of the delta Covid-19 variant, according to HSBC Wealth Management. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jPRvXo

Nearly all of the $600 million stolen in a huge crypto heist has been returned — but there's a catch

Poly Network said all of the funds bar $33 million worth of the digital coin tether has now been returned. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lUYbWO

Al-Qaeda ‘will probably come back’ as Afghanistan heads toward civil war, UK defense minister warns

Al-Qaeda is likely to have a resurgence as Afghan regions continue to fall to the Taliban, Britain's defense minister warned Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VRNGZr

'Breaking society apart': Unvaccinated people are angry as they face more Covid restrictions

The divide between the vaccinated and unvaccinated when it comes to Covid is likely to become even deeper as time goes on. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VVOZ9Q

It just got harder and less profitable to mine for bitcoin as algorithm adjusts

Early Friday morning, the bitcoin code automatically made it about 7.3% more difficult to mine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xo98Ga

Olympic Games: CJ Ujah, silver medalist for GB in 4x100m relay, handed provisional anti-doping suspension

CJ Ujah, a member of Great Britain's silver medal-winning men's 4x100m relay team at the Olympics in Tokyo, has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping violation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yJiNVz

After firing manager accused of sexual assault, Alibaba pledges 'zero-tolerance' with new measures

Alibaba said it would set up a five-woman committee that will be the "decision-making body for matters related but not limited to sexual harassment prevention." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VKl6Jk

Treehouses are getting booked by wealthy travelers — and the photos show why

Modern treehouses are in demand by travelers who want a five-star, outdoor experience with a dose of childhood nostalgia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xCxGri

This map shows the latest Covid outbreak in mainland China

Locally transmitted cases reported in mainland China have increased this month as the highly transmissible delta variant spreads across the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CFqTRz

China's zero Covid stance set to disrupt shipping further, as key port partially shuts after one case

China on Wednesday shut down a key terminal at its Ningbo-Zhoushan port, the third busiest port in the world, after one worker was found to be infected by Covid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37BkRCT

FDA permits Covid vaccine booster shots for people with weakened immune systems

The FDA's move may shield some of the most vulnerable Americans from the highly contagious delta variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3g13Gzj

How this 32-year-old couple is redressing the multibillion-dollar fashion rental industry

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jSO0iK

Disney+ doubles subscriber base to 116 million in fiscal third quarter after release of Marvel's 'Loki'

Analysts remain optimistic that the subscription service will reach its goal of 230 million to 260 million subscribers by 2024. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yIwLad

Disney parks & products division returns to profit as theme park losses narrow, merchandise sales soar

Disney's theme park division posted its first profit since the pandemic began, the company reported Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3g0tsDT

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start after Dow and S&P 500 close at record highs

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at record highs on Wall Street. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jJtbq0

Mayo Clinic: COVID Breakthrough Risk May Be Much Lower With Moderna Than Pfizer

The pre-print study suggested the Pfizer vaccine was 34 points less effective in preventing infection last month, at least in one state, NBC New York reports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VMTx1Y

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

The blue-chip Dow and the S&P 500 are on track to close out a winning week after gaining 0.8% and 0.6%, respectively. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sa6vmy

Airbnb shares fall after company reports revenue jump of 300% but warns about delta

Airbnb's revenue came in at $1.34 billion, up nearly 300% year over year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2UdVgx1

Britney Spears' father agrees to step down as conservator

James Spears agreed Thursday to be removed as his daughter's conservator, according to Britney Spears' lawyer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AGqFYf

Disney set to report fiscal third-quarter earnings after the bell

Disney reports fiscal third-quarter earnings after the bell Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jU0cjv

Facebook delays return to office until January 2022 for U.S., some international employees

Facebook announced it will delay its plan to return U.S. employees to their office until January 2022 due to ongoing concerns with the Covid-19 Delta variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ACqld5

Sony's 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' delayed until October due to delta Covid variant

Sony delayed the release of "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" until October due to the surge in coronavirus cases caused by the new delta variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sakJ75

State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave Afghanistan immediately as Taliban nears Kabul

The U.S. embassy warned its ability to assist Americans is "extremely limited even within Kabul" due to deteriorating security and reduced staffing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VPgQIW

Low wind speeds hurt profits at two of Europe's major energy firms

Changes in weather can have an effect on renewable energy generation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37BONyR

Poland pushes through new media law and angers the U.S.

Poland has a contentious media law that the United States have vehemently opposed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37EjOCu

A 40-year-old slice of Charles and Diana’s wedding cake sells for $2,500 at auction

The "large slice" of icing and marzipan came from one of 23 official wedding cakes made for the royal wedding in 1981. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VGBWcx

Hacker behind $600 million crypto heist claims they did it 'for fun'

More than $600 million worth of crypto was stolen in a cyberattack which targeted a decentralized finance platform called Poly Network. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AwfTDY

Herd immunity from Covid is 'mythical' with the delta variant, experts say

Achieving herd immunity with Covid vaccines when the highly-infectious delta variant is spreading is likely to be impossible, leading experts say. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fUZ3H0

Facebook's takeover of Giphy raises serious competition concerns, UK regulator says

The U.K.'s competition regulator announced Thursday that Facebook's acquisition of popular GIF website Giphy presents competition concerns. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VLgtij

Soccer superstar Messi is being partly paid in crypto by PSG

Lionel Messi's financial package at French soccer club Paris Saint Germain includes crypto tokens. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xGdCED

More than 80% of the new UNESCO World Heritage Sites are on these 2 continents

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee just named 34 sites to the prestigious World Heritage List, representing two years' worth of site nominations. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VSzwY6

A UK grocery start-up founded just 8 months ago has already been snapped up by a bigger U.S. rival

U.S. grocery delivery firm Gopuff is acquiring British competitor Dija to expand into Europe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xDsBz6

Climate change is making people think twice about having children

A growing number of people are reluctant to bring a child into a world that's set to be ravaged by climate change in the coming decades. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iD4zji

Li Auto shares off to muted start in $1.5 billion Hong Kong debut

Li Auto sold shares at 118.00 Hong Kong dollar per share, raising the company 11.6 billion Hong Kong dollars ($1.49 billion). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jMg6fy

Chinese Tesla rival Nio narrows losses as revenue surges 127%

Amid the global chip shortage, the Nio CEO said the firm has been "working closely" with its partners to "improve the overall supply chain production capacity." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fXTWWx

Hong Kong's IPO pipeline is still strong despite Beijing's regulatory crackdown, HKEX chief says

Potential issuers may be wary of China's regulatory scrutiny, but Hong Kong's IPO pipeline remains strong, Nicolas Aguzin of HKEX said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CQzxg6

China's tech giants generate billions for investors — but small businesses are being squeezed

Investors in Chinese companies have been caught off guard by Beijing's actions against homegrown tech giants, including comments on overseas-listed shares. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lXd9vd

Inflation was hot in July, but rent isn't showing up yet and could drive prices higher

Sharp post-pandemic price increases in some parts of the economy appear to be fading, but rent is expected to show up as a longer lasting factor in inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ADTqoL

Gold prices dropped this week and analysts predict they will keep falling 

Dominic Schnider, chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management, predicts that real yields will "go less negative," which means more downside for gold. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AuUmeM

Japan stocks set to jump as Wall Street notches new highs on inflation data

Markets will continue to monitor the Covid situation after the World Health Organization warned global cases could pass 300 million by early next year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37BJdg4

Samsung announces two new phones with folding screens

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G can be ordered today and launch Aug. 27. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CH4eUC

U.S. stock futures mixed as market shrugs off inflation report

U.S. stock futures were mixed Wednesday night after the market shrugged off the July inflation report and the Dow and S&P 500 hit records. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jM7pSt

Afghanistan’s war will spread beyond its borders as Taliban advances, senior negotiator warns

Officials have warned of catastrophic violence in Afghanistan as the deadline approaches for all U.S. troops to withdraw by the end of August. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VNs9RR

Global Covid cases on track to add 100 million by early next year without help to poorer nations, WHO says

The WHO is warning that global Covid cases could pass 300 million by early next year if the pandemic continues in its current direction. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lSFkvx

'People are not bargaining chips' – U.S. blasts China over sentencing of Canadian man in case linked to Huawei

Secretary of State Antony Blinken slammed the proceedings against Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, a former Canadian diplomat charged with espionage. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XdBxyp

BP says Australia is an ideal place to scale up green hydrogen production

Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be deployed in sectors such as industry and transport. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fWciqS

Semiconductor veteran confirms he's part of a £300 million plan to buy the UK’s largest chip plant back off China

Ron Black, the former CEO of the U.K.'s Imagination Technologies which used to design chips for Apple, is part of a group that wants to buy Newport Wafer Fab. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xDxVCk

These are the most affordable UK cities for buying a home in 2021

British bank Halifax ranked the most affordable U.K. cities for buying a home, calculating how the average salary matched up against house prices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VPJzgy

July consumer prices jump 5.4%, but core inflation rises less than expected

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected the Labor Department to report the consumer-price index rose 5.3% in July from a year earlier. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iCfqdr

White House to call on OPEC to boost oil production as gasoline prices rise

The White House is calling on OPEC+ to take action as surging gas prices prompt fears that rising inflation will derail the economic recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AvYQBT

PSG president says world will be 'shocked' by revenues from Messi signing

Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi says the world will be "shocked" by the financial revenues generated by the club's signing of global soccer superstar Lionel Messi. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jKn7NV

Deliveroo doubled orders and trimmed losses in the first six months of 2021

Deliveroo reported orders of 148.8 million in the six months to June 30, up from 74.5 million in the same period a year ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fTLt6H

Senate approves framework of $3.5 trillion budget plan that would expand Medicare, tax credits and climate initiatives

Democrats moved ahead with the $3.5 trillion in spending on social programs and climate initiatives, which they aim to pass without Republicans. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VOpfw5

The Greens were once favorites ahead of Germany's 'rollercoaster' election, but not anymore

At one point earlier this year, the Greens were leading voter polls ahead of the conservative alliance led by outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel. Not anymore. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sfkGqE

Surging demand for renewables will boost these 3 metals, analysts predict

In a new report, analysts said a growing reliance on solar power would boost demand for several non-ferrous metals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jEnUjs

Dutch bank ABN Amro resumes dividend payments as Q2 net profit beats

ABN Amro said it would resume dividend payments when reporting its latest results. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iBFLIr

More than $600 million stolen in what is likely to be one of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts ever

Hackers exploited a vulnerability in a protocol called Poly Network stealing more than $600 million worth of cryptocurrency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U5WFWc

UN climate report is our 'final wake-up call,' say environmental experts

A damning new U.N. report warning of certain devastation from climate change has been dubbed humanity's "final wake-up call" by environmental experts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fSfKD1

Chinese gaming giant NetEase pushes for major overseas growth with new battle royale title

A top executive at Chinese tech giant NetEase lays out the company's plans for growing revenue overseas and dipping its toes into console and cloud gaming. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lNQodj

Singapore raises 2021 growth forecast to 6% to 7%, from previous projection of 4% to 6%

The revision comes as the Singapore economy grew 14.7% in the second quarter of 2021 from a year ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37BCpyZ

Asia-Pacific stocks rise as Wall Street sails to records on $1 trillion infrastructure plan

The U.S. Senate's infrastructure plan, which includes $550 billion in new spending on transportation and broadband, is expected to help boost the economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CFd3OM

Elon Musk offers for SpaceX to make NASA spacesuits, after watchdog says program to cost $1 billion

Elon Musk offered SpaceX's services to help NASA make its next-generation spacesuits. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Ucddfq

WHO says it urgently needs $7.7 billion to help poorer nations survive delta Covid variant

WHO officials have set a goal to vaccinate at least 10% of the globe by the end of September, 40% by the end of this year and 70% by the middle of next year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3sjBOvv

Stock futures are flat after Dow, S&P close at all-time highs

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Tuesday after the S&P and Dow closed at record highs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xGIR21

How the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will direct billions toward tech spending

The bill includes funding for broadband access programs, electric vehicle charging stations and cybersecurity. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AmqVM6

Biden says Afghans must 'fight for themselves' as Taliban advances, does not regret U.S. withdrawal

President Joe Biden called on Afghans to "fight for their nation" as the Taliban makes rapid advances on the battlefield, seizing provincial capitals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ABrFND

Coinbase profits surge following volatile stretch of cryptocurrency trading

While the company offered no formal guidance, it did say trading volume will be lower in the third quarter compared to Q2. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yCT5C5

Lionel Messi agrees to join Paris Saint-Germain on two-year contract after leaving Barcelona

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner had two other options after leaving Barcelona last week, but has chosen to move to the French club on a deal worth £25m per year after tax, plus bonuses. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3s38x7Y

SoftBank unit behind risky multibillion-dollar tech bets dumps Microsoft, Facebook, Alphabet and Netflix shares

SoftBank has offloaded shares of U.S. tech giants like Facebook, Microsoft, Alphabet and Netflix, according to its latest financial report released on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xGPiCA

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says a quarter of a portfolio should be in gold

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris said up to 30% of an investment portfolio can be allocated to gold. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fLiIZW

Fully vaccinated people are still getting infected with Covid. Experts explain why

So-called "breakthrough" Covid cases are being seen in people who have had two doses of a coronavirus vaccine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VHqSv6

China's Covid lockdown could have economic costs to the world, says strategist

China's tough Covid-19 measures to combat an uptick in daily cases would hold back economic growth and hit markets, said veteran strategist David Roche. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CyYahe

U.S. reviews 9/11 documents for possible release after families tell Biden to skip memorial events

The Department of Justice has committed to disclose information related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks after years of pressure from victims' families. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37uMddV

The 'buy now, pay later' trend could be the next hidden source of consumer debt, analysts warn

"Buy now, pay later" options used by consumers for online purchases are becoming increasingly popular, but analysts warn of default risks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CBTwPe

Ireland stares down major changes to its tax system

Ireland's vaunted 12.5% rate has been a key tool in its industrial policy, attracting several major pharmaceutical and tech giants to its shores, from Pfizer to Facebook. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yzStwU

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

Vaccines are being required for travel — here's how unvaccinated people feel about that

Unvaccinated people are eager to travel again. But increasingly, the rules make that harder. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fQJSyz

Amazon gives consumers easier way to file complaints for faulty goods from third-party sellers

Amazon has long struggled to police dangerous and faulty goods on its third-party marketplace, which is made up of millions of independent sellers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jE8v2v

Asian countries try a new strategy to get people on board with vaccines: Free prizes

In a race to get more people vaccinated, businesses and local governments are coming up with creative ways to encourage those who are still hesitant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yAknsx

Charts show that Covid is hitting parts of Asia harder now than when the pandemic began

Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines saw a rise in daily reported cases and deaths from the disease in July. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3s4DhW5

Hawaiian Airlines is the latest carrier to mandate Covid vaccinations for staff

Hawaiian Airlines became the latest U.S. carrier to require that its U.S. staff get vaccinated against Covid-19. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jCwTlj

Amazon cloud executive Charlie Bell is leaving after 23 years as shakeup continues at AWS

Charlie Bell was considered a candidate to become the head of AWS, but Amazon tapped Adam Selipsky, who had worked alongside Bell. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yEhg38

Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the Covid delta surge may be the ‘final wave’ in U.S.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC on Monday the current surge in delta cases may be the ‘final wave’ of Covid infections in the U.S. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cx5kCv

Parents who raise 'smart, well-rounded' kids always avoid these 4 phrases, says tech education expert

Here are some common statements about technology that successful parents avoid saying to their kids so they can become smart, well-rounded adults. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XcTEok

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start after Wall Street losses

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 declined from records overnight. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AvxZWz

Market may be in the 'biggest bubble of my career,' all-star investor Rich Bernstein warns

Richard Bernstein, who runs Richard Bernstein Advisors, sees rising interest rates as kryptonite for assets from Big Tech to bitcoin to long-term bonds. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VJovs5

U.S. stock futures little changed after Dow, S&P 500 fall from their highs

U.S. stock futures were little changed Monday night after the Dow and S&P 500 fell from record highs in regular trading. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2U5dn89

Crypto compromise amendment blocked in Senate infrastructure vote

An amendment in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that would limit a proposal to increase federal regulation of cryptocurrencies was blocked Monday afternoon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yNa4BT

Apple says it will reject any government demands to use new child sexual abuse image detection system for surveillance

Apple said Monday it will reject government demands to use its new child sexual abuse image detection system for surveillance. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ApduuQ

Bitcoin retakes $46,000 as rebound continues

Bitcoin climbed to its highest level since May as the Senate over the weekend debated the details of crypto reporting rules. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lLnOsR

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Tesla, Coinbase, Tyson Foods and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Vw416l

Taliban seizes several Afghan capitals as U.S. nears withdrawal

The Pentagon has said it will maintain airstrikes in support of Afghan forces until all foreign forces exit the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Csa8Jv

Why Elon Musk’s Starlink has set up a satellite base on a tiny island in the Irish Sea

Starlink, the space internet service created by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has set up a "ground station" on a tiny self-governing island in the Irish Sea. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VHbgrL

Photos show devastating wildfires in Greece

Greece battles the worst heatwave in 30 years and a number of wildfires across the nation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CtSK74

Deliveroo shares rise after German rival takes stake in the business

Shares of Deliveroo climbed over 10% Monday after the company announced larger German rival Delivery Hero has taken a 5.09% stake in the business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jA5Yq5

Landmark U.N. report delivers stark warning on climate change, says it's 'code red for humanity'

The report provides world leaders with a gold standard summation of modern climate science ahead of U.N. climate talks, known as COP26, in early November. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VHGsH5

Alibaba fires manager accused of sexual assault; CEO calls for change after 'shameful' incident

Over the weekend, a female employee wrote a post on Alibaba's intranet accusing her supervisor Wang Chengwen and a company client of sexual assault. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jSAQT9

Lionel Messi receives formal PSG two-year contract offer after Barcelona exit

Lionel Messi has received a formal two-year contract offer from Paris Saint-Germain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VD9Aj1

The world is nowhere near the end of the pandemic, says famed epidemiologist Larry Brilliant

Larry Brilliant, an epidemiologist who was part of the WHO team that helped eradicate smallpox, said the delta variant is "maybe the most contagious virus" ever from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lRLls6

Southeast Asia's tech start-ups could be valued at $1 trillion by 2025, venture capital firm predicts

In its calculations, Jungle Ventures looked at publicly available information on 31 start-ups valued from $250 million to over $1 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Aoyz8O

The social network for doctors is full of vaccine disinformation

Doctors are surprised to find anti-vaccine posts proliferating on Doximity, a professional network for physicians. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VC9rfG

Norwegian Cruise Line can require Florida passengers to show proof of Covid vaccination, federal judge rules

The court's decision clears the way for Norwegian Cruise Line to require customers to show proof of vaccination. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3s3WWWj

Asia-Pacific markets struggle for gains as investors focus on Covid situation

Australian shares traded near flat while South Korea's benchmark Kospi fell 0.44%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fI5Jbo

The CDC reversal on masks changed the way companies view the delta variant, earnings calls show

Companies have been talking more about the Covid delta variant after new cases accelerated in the U.S. and the CDC reversed its mask guidance. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VwFqy5

There are about 1 million more job openings than people looking for work

Employers face the challenge of how to fill nearly 10 million job openings with about a million fewer worker than there are positions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jAKclY

Why millennials and gen-Zs are jumping on the buy now, pay later trend

The BNPL trend has spawned companies with huge valuations, like Klarna ($46 billion) and AfterPay, which Square will buy in a $29 billion deal. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rXY51q

Strong jobs report is not a game changer for Fed policy, Wells Fargo suggests

Wells Fargo Securities' Michael Schumacher believes it's premature to assume July's strong numbers will push the Fed meaningfully closer to tapering. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jDReGD

Stock futures are flat after Dow closes at record Friday

Stock futures were flat in overnight trading after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record close Friday following a stronger-than-expected jobs report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CsIQma

Apps are helping people avoid air pollution amid record wildfires, rising temperatures

Air quality in the U.S. and Europe improved over the last decade thanks to stricter regulations, but record wildfires raise new air pollution concerns. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3s0Nkvr

How virtual reality will change trading for pros and everyone else

Virtual reality and augmented reality tools are coming to professional and retail traders, and other financial professionals as well as their clients. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CvqEbq

Aramco posts near 300% leap in second-quarter profit on global demand recovery

The results were supported by the global easing of Covid-19 restrictions, vaccination campaigns, stimulus measures and accelerating activity in key markets.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CuO0y4

This 65-year-old retiree just moved into a $420 per month apartment in Mexico 'steps from the beach' — take a look inside

In 2006, 65-year-old retiree Janet Blaser left the U.S. for Mazatlán, Mexico — and she has no regrets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iudyU1

Berkshire Hathaway's operating earnings jump 21% as recovering economy boosts railroad, energy units

The conglomerate reported operating earnings of $6.686 billion, up 21% from $5.513 billion a year ago, from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rWWXeE

The Saudi Arabia-UAE rift that froze OPEC is a sign of things to come, experts say

Competition between the two major Arab economies "is bound to intensify in the days to come," one Gulf academic told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WNoOCw

Google billionaire Larry Page has been granted New Zealand residency

Larry Page, the billionaire Google co-founder, has been granted residency in New Zealand and spent time in the country during the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3s0akeb

People in Japan, Hawaii and Norway are among the healthiest in the world—here are their secrets to a long and happy life

In places like Japan, Norway and Hawaii, the secrets to health, happiness and longevity has nothing to do with green juice or immune-boosting supplements. It's more about nourishing your soul with the timeless cures like your community, fresh air and a change in perspective. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VnC8NK

Dr. Fauci: 'Things are going to get worse' — here's what that could look like

Dr. Anthony Fauci says Covid will get worse in the U.S. before it improves, due to the more transmissible delta variant. Here's what that could look like and what can be done to stop it. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fwBSm3

9/11 families ask Biden not to attend memorial events unless he declassifies documents on Saudis

A group of 9/11 survivors and families asked President Joe Biden to skip memorial events unless he declassifies documents on Saudi Arabia's role in the attacks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37pijb3

Afghan war has entered 'deadlier and more destructive phase,' UN says

The U.N. special envoy for Afghanistan on Friday said the war in the country has entered a "deadlier and more destructive phase" and questioned the Taliban's commitment to political settlement.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AkXGcm

Apple's privacy reputation is at risk with changes it announced this week

Apple's new system, which is in testing in the U.S. now, was also vociferously opposed by privacy advocates who warned it represents a slippery slope from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AjA3Be

SEC approves Nasdaq's plan to boost diversity on corporate boards

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday approved Nasdaq's push to require race and gender disclosures in its listing rules. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AhIPPZ

Sub-Saharan Africa's working-age population set to double, revolutionizing its economy, S&P says

The working-age population of sub-Saharan Africa is set to increase more than twofold by 2050 to become the largest in the world. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37tsPOk

Germany after Merkel will face three key challenges, Goldman says

Germany will have three main challenges once Chancellor Merkel leaves after the September election, analysts at Goldman Sachs said Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xtQsRI

Singapore to start relaxing Covid restrictions Aug. 10 as vaccination rate rises

Around 67% of Singapore's population has received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cff5Fc

Technology is shaping the future of food but practices rooted in tradition could still have a role to play

Discussions about how and where we produce food are set to continue for a long time. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jwKQ3U

Huawei chairman says the ‘aim is to survive’ as revenue slides 30%

The chairman of Huawei said the Chinese technology company's "aim is to survive" as revenue fell almost 30% in the first half of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jzfLwS

The world's largest container shipping firm posts soaring second-quarter earnings

Maersk has posted a sharp increase in second-quarter earnings as congestions and bottlenecks continue to drive up shipping rates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lzsaU3

Shares of Indonesian e-commerce company Bukalapak jump 25% in stock market debut

Reports said the e-commerce firm raised $1.5 billion in Indonesia's largest IPO, and the company is valued at $6 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37lB1jF

Beijing crackdown is a 'wake up call' for China's corporate giants, says former chief of HKEX

China's recent regulatory crackdown on its firms is a "wake up call" for its corporate giants — which cannot assume they are untouchable, says the ex-CEO of HKEX. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lCcxuQ

White House backs senators pushing for stricter crypto reporting rules

The White House is taking sides in the crypto amendment battle roiling Congress. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Vuh4ov

Shares of South Korea's Kakao Bank jump 70% on first day of trading

Kakao Bank's IPO soared as high as 74.36% from its issue price on Friday in South Korea, the country's largest listing since 2017. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CnGl4D

China's Xiaomi overtook Samsung and Apple in June smartphones sales

Xiaomi's sales grew 26% on-month, giving the company a 17.1% share of the total number of smartphones sold globally in June, Counterpoint Research said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37oB5iI

3 charts show how far Covid delta variant has spread around the world

The delta variant, first detected in India last October, has been found in more than 130 countries globally, according to the World Health Organization. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WQRv1i

Ethereum mining will soon be obsolete, as 'London' update moves key deadline to December

Ethereum Improvement Proposal 3554 activated today, and it could be a game changer when it comes to the future of ethereum mining. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fCrbyt

Biden blocks removal of most Hong Kong residents from U.S. for 18 months, cites China repression

President Joe Biden said China undermined the rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents by imposing a security law that has led to arrests there. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fywrDt

Asia-Pacific markets set for mixed start as investors await U.S. jobs report

The closely watched U.S. jobs report for July is set to be released on Friday stateside. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VwouHT

JPMorgan, led by bitcoin skeptic Jamie Dimon, quietly unveils access to a half-dozen crypto funds

The moves, on the heels of similar steps from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, makes it clear that Wall Street's reluctance to deal with crypto is over. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lGoJLr

Stock futures are flat ahead of key unemployment report

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WQlmHa

Amazon postpones return to office until January 2022

Amazon previously said it expected most of its employees to begin returning regularly to the office the week of Sept. 7. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rVnzMY

Tech's pandemic boom is coming to an end

Companies from Apple to Roku warned not to expect the same hyper growth investors saw in 2020. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fyqXIT

Apple will report images of child sexual abuse detected on iCloud to law enforcement

Apple started testing the system on Thursday, but most U.S. iPhone users won't be part of it until an iOS 15 update later this year, Apple said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ysvtQu

Friday's jobs report is a wild card, with economists' estimates all over the map

The economy is expected to have added about 845,000 payrolls in July, as America's workforce gradually rebuilds from sharp pandemic-induced job losses. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3juvi0C

Infrastructure bill would add $256 billion to deficits over a decade, CBO says

Senators were waiting on the CBO score as they wrap up amendment votes and the infrastructure bill moves toward final passage. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ytSgLR

Virgin Galactic reopens ticket sales, with next spaceflight test targeting late September

Virgin Galactic delivered second-quarter results after the market closed on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yrSnHv

Soccer superstar Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona after contract talks fail

Lionel Messi will leave FC Barcelona after discussion to renew his contact failed due to "financial and structural obstacles." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lHHuOe

Iran's hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi sworn in as president amid slew of tensions

Raisi's swearing in follows drone strikes on a tanker in the Gulf that have been blamed on Iran, and a threat of attack from Israel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3in4KiK

Ethereum just activated its 'London' hard fork, and it's a really big deal

One of the major changes alters the way transaction fees are calculated, ideally smoothing them out and making them less volatile. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AfaEbO

The mass manufacture of huge tidal turbines could be one step closer after firm seals funding

The money will be used to support Nova Innovation's Volume Manufacturing and Logistics for Tidal Energy project. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xvnznX

Germany's winter Covid strategy could see unvaccinated people face tougher restrictions

It comes as German authorities remain wary of the potential impact of the delta Covid-19 variant at a time when many pandemic restrictions have been dropped. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ilFIAp

Bank of England keeps policy unchanged, warns of 'more pronounced' period of inflation

The Bank of England left its monetary policy unchanged on Thursday, but raised its inflation forecasts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/37olzmU

Two-year-old events start-up Hopin boomed in the pandemic. Now it's a $7.75 billion business

Virtual events start-up Hopin had only eight employees in March 2020; its headcount now stands at 800. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fuKbio

Moderna says its Covid vaccine booster produced ‘robust’ immune response against delta

Moderna said its Covid-19 vaccine booster shot produced a "robust" antibody response against the highly contagious delta variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fuTA9x

Robinhood retreats after monster rally this week as stockholders file to sell 97.9 million shares

Robinhood said on Thursday in an amended filing that existing shareholders will sell up 97.9 million shares over time. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fzm9Tw

Biden to push for electric vehicles to make up 40% or more of U.S. auto sales by 2030

The new target is expected to be supported by companies such as General Motors, Ford Motor, Stellantis and other automakers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3fy5Mqf

Markets are set for a correction and Japan could be among the hardest hit, warns Scandinavian bank

SEB's Sean Yokota says Japanese markets could "suffer the most in this environment" as the country struggles with rising Covid cases and slowing inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CinyYl

Adidas raises outlook despite falling sales in China as boycott there continues

The German sportswear giant increased its outlook for the year, despite a drop in sales in Greater China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ylFoHv