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Gladys Berejiklian said her resignation will take effect as soon as the state's Liberal party can elect a new leader. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y5Mm62

SoftBank-backed Indian start-up Oyo files for $1.2 billion IPO

Oyo will issue new shares worth up to 70 billion rupees and an offer for sale worth another 14.3 billion by existing shareholders. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39QLvcl

Lawmakers give Facebook a clear message: Don't build Instagram for kids

Members of the U.S. Senate used Facebook's own internal documents leaked by a whistleblower to go after the company. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oo2k6I

Scarlett Johansson and Disney settle 'Black Widow' lawsuit

Scarlett Johansson and the Walt Disney Company have settled the breach of contract lawsuit the "Black Widow" actor brought against the studio in July. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39QZ63c

Asia-Pacific stocks set for lower open; mainland China and Hong Kong markets closed

Markets in mainland China and Hong Kong are closed for a holiday on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CVGFqs

Apple's big iPhone update lets you FaceTime with Windows and Android users — here's how

Apple's iOS 15 update for iPhones lets you FaceTime with people using Android or Windows. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3upm4rP

NBA won't pay some unvaccinated players who miss games — it's a scare tactic that could work

On Wednesday, the NBA said unvaccinated players who miss games won't be paid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F90IDK

Disney's Galactic Starcruiser launches in March, bookings start in October

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive hotel near Disney World, will launch on March 1, and bookings will begin Oct. 28. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZKH0y9

Zoom and Five9 abandon $14.7 billion acquisition

Regulators have blocked major technology deals over concerns about foreign influence, but it's not common for the companies themselves to back out. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39QZPBF

Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 suffered worst month since March 2020

The market capped a tumultuous September as inflation fears, slowing growth and rising rates crept up. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zZbpVE

Sharon Osbourne says Carlos Watson lied when he claimed the Osbournes invested in Ozy Media after court fight

Sharon Osbourne told CNBC that Carlos Watson lied about when he said she and Ozzy Osbourne invested in Ozy Media. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D5hjXx

Alphabet's Waymo and GM's Cruise get California DMV approval to run commercial driverless car services

The move brings Waymo and Cruise one step closer to offering driverless ridesharing in California. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uqcCV4

U.S. will no longer deport people solely because they are undocumented, Homeland Security Secretary says

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Thursday said immigration officers cannot detain and deport individuals from the U.S. solely on the basis that they are undocumented. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y4KavA

Marc Lasry resigns as chair of Ozy Media after 3 weeks, following reports of alleged misconduct at firm

A New York Times report this week said Ozy Media's COO impersonated a YouTube executive on a call with potential investors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F9JupO

U.S. auto sales forecast to plummet in third quarter as chip shortage plagues industry

Industry forecasters predict vehicle sales from July through September were less than 3.4 million, down between 13% and 14% from a year earlier. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iiWjEM

UN agencies warn against deporting migrants to Haiti, describe situation as 'dire'

Four United Nations agencies have called on countries to refrain from expelling Haitian migrants without properly assessing whether they need protection. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3a7Zmv3

Southeast Asia needs $2 trillion of investments to reduce emissions, new report finds

That includes investments into areas like renewable energy, electric vehicles and waste management, according to a new report from Bain, Microsoft and Temasek. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3urkzZS

From 'sick man' of Europe to superpower: These 5 charts show how Merkel changed Germany

Germany's economy and society has changed dramatically under the 16-year leadership of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EXa5q6

Hong Kong stocks fall nearly 1% as official data shows China factory activity unexpectedly contracting

China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for September came in at 49.6 on Thursday, below the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F0C8Fc

'Covid will become manageable': BioNTech co-founder says the virus will be with us for years

The co-founder and chief medical officer of BioNTech, the German firm which developed a Covid-19 vaccine alongside Pfizer, told CNBC that the world "should not live in fear" of the virus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F5cWgD

Japan is set to have a new prime minister, here's what you need to know about him

Fumio Kishida on Wednesday effectively became effectively become Japan's new prime minister after winning the leadership election at Japan's ruling party. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AVYFRa

Companies are betting on new tech to make the re-opening of offices safe

As companies and building owners re-open office doors after the coronavirus pandemic, they are now faced with greater responsibilities in keeping tenants and workers safe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CPNNou

Asia could accelerate its transition to renewable energy, says power firm executive

Renewables account for more than 20% of average energy generation across Asia, said Eugene Cheng, group chief financial offer of Sembcorp Industries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kTqzrr

These people moved to their dream destinations during the pandemic — here's what life is like 1 year later

The pandemic ended some jobs and turned others remote, allowing people to make life-changing moves to places like Greece, Napa Valley and Costa Rica. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ig3lK7

China's power crunch pushes foreign businesses to invest in factories elsewhere

In the last several days, many local Chinese governments have restricted power usage, limiting or even halting factory production. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kVJBxr

Stock futures are slightly higher after rising rates hit tech stocks

U.S. stock index futures were modestly higher in overnight trading on Wednesday as tech stocks continue to face pressure. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m9GrW4

Elon Musk throws another dig at Jeff Bezos' approach to space: 'You cannot sue your way to the moon'

Elon Musk on Tuesday repeated prior criticisms of fellow space mogul Jeff Bezos, as their companies continue to battle in federal court and before regulators. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D230mB

Judge suspends Britney Spears' father from her conservatorship

James Spears has been suspended as pop star Britney Spears' conservator, a judge ruled Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CVZSse

Fed Chair Powell calls inflation 'frustrating' and sees it running into next year

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell still expects inflation to ease eventually, but said he sees the current pressures running into 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YbxQKr

House passes debt ceiling suspension that is doomed in the Senate

The House passed a debt ceiling suspension, but Senate Republicans will reject it as the default deadline approaches. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YeyyXn

One-time big Tesla bull Chamath Palihapitiya says he sold his position

Chamath Palihapitiya revealed that he has sold his Tesla position for capital to invest in other investment ideas. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AZj8EE

A flippant Elon Musk takes shots at Biden, the SEC and anti-nuclear sentiment

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO was in typically irreverent form at the Code conference on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, Calif. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XYXYIi

U.S. should do 'exact opposite' of China on crypto, says Andreessen Horowitz's Katie Haun

At CNBC's Delivering Alpha conference on Wednesday, investor Katie Haun said the U.S. should see China as a cautionary tale when it comes to regulating crypto. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WohyNw

FAA clears Virgin Galactic after completing investigation of Branson's spaceflight, stock jumps 10%

The FAA cleared Virgin Galactic to return to flight on Wednesday after completing a mishap investigation into the spaceflight that carried Sir Richard Branson. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39RvX7W

Apple's latest iPhone update lets you copy and paste text from photos — here's how

For example, users can take a photo of a page in a book and then grab that text and put it into a document or a note. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ihtg4e

Covid has made biotech companies the hot new tech sector as investor demand drives record IPOs

Increased interest in the mRNA technology used to make Covid vaccines has driven a lot of capital into biotech stocks, fueling record financings and IPOs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uwtJEM

Natural gas drops 7%, sharpest decline since January following big run-up on supply concerns

Natural gas futures dipped as much as 8%, pulling back from a more than seven-year high above $6 per million British thermal units hit during the prior session. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3upTE0w

Elizabeth Holmes wrote personal notes to herself about 'becoming Steve Jobs' as Theranos collapse began

CNBC obtained notes that Elizabeth Holmes wrote to herself in 2015 as The Wall Street Journal was investigating Theranos. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3A4juJ3

Pending home sales surged more than expected in August after two months of declines

Buyers encountered higher inventory and slightly more favorable prices as pending sales rose better than expected. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F0lwxf

Germany's Merkel congratulates likely successor Olaf Scholz on election victory

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Olaf Scholz, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, on his party's election success. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FczKvl

'This is not 1973': Economist rules out 'stagflation' and persistent price pressures

Inflation expectations are still being driven by a "temporary spate of supply issues" with no sign of continued upward price pressure, according to economist Carl Weinberg. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uklxqW

Brian Sullivan: Five key takeaways from OPEC’s 2045 oil outlook

OPEC issued its oil outlook report, packed with predictions for oil demand, the future of cars and renewables. CNBC’s Brian Sullivan details 5 key takeaways. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oiD7dO

‘Russianization’ of China? French military think tank says Beijing borrowing from Moscow playbook

China's global influence actions are more and more similar to those of Russia, the French Military School Strategic Research Institute said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CYXJMf

$80 oil is sending the market toward demand destruction, Morgan Stanley says

Demand destruction could be right around the corner as energy prices climb higher, experts are warning. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kP1PQY

Critical chip machine maker ASML predicts a sales boom over the next decade

ASML has raised its long-term outlook following a surge in demand for the semiconductors that its machines help to make. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ijopjb

The smartphone brand that Huawei sold off is regaining market share in China

Huawei spun off Honor to ensure the brand's survival after U.S. sanctions on the Chinese tech giant cut off key chip supplies and crippled its smartphone business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zSWaNY

Southeast Asia offers opportunities to scale up renewable energy, CEO says

Southeast Asia is going through an energy transition and there's opportunity to scale up renewables in the region, according to John Eric Francia of AC Energy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YcQMZj

'We need to talk to China,' Europe's climate chief says ahead of COP26

International leaders need to convince China the nation to implement concrete steps toward de-carbonization, the EU's climate chief told CNBC Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39N5VCQ

Here's why Brits are panic buying gasoline

Government ministers have continuously insisted that there is no shortage of fuel in the U.K., but lines to get to gas pumps have been rife. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3olACYj

Evergrande to sell $1.5 billion stake in Chinese bank, as it faces another bond interest payment

Indebted Chinese developer Evergrande is set to sell off a 9.99 billion yuan ($1.5 billion) stake it owns in a Chinese bank to a Chinese state-owned asset management firm. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ujYAUX

BlackRock's Larry Fink says big companies shouldn't be the only 'climate police' in the world

Big companies and banks shouldn't be the only "climate police" in the world, says BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oijNxh

They left the U.S. to 'live the beach life and save money' — take a look at what they eat, spend and do in a week

In 2016, Gabriella Lindsay and her family left Chicago for the beaches of Mexico. They now live in Antigua, where the cost of living is much cheaper than in the U.S. Here's a look at what they do, eat and spend in a typical week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AW8HBW

Japan's Nikkei 225 falls nearly 2% as Asia-Pacific shares slide after Wall Street tumble

The Nasdaq Composite plunged nearly 3% overnight on Wall Street as tech names fell amid rising bond yields. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kP4YjJ

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says U.S. government should avoid regulating crypto

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Tuesday said the government should steer clear of trying to regulate the crypto market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WjJZMv

U.S. stock futures mostly flat after Nasdaq tumbles in rate induced sell-off

U.S. stock futures were mostly flat Tuesday night after the Nasdaq plummeted in its worst day since March as a spike in bond yields sent stocks tumbling. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CRWhLO

Amazon just revealed its first home robot. Here's what it's like to use it

CNBC's Todd Haselton checks out the Amazon Astro home robot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oelxHU

Higher-quality SPAC sponsors must emerge for once red-hot space to turn around

Ninety-seven percent of more than 300 pre-merger SPAC deals are now trading below their key $10 offer price. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AOzi3v

Stocks could slide further as interest rates rise and Big Tech drags the market

A sharp jump in interest rates over the last several sessions stung the market, particularly the Big Tech and growth names. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zJL51O

Top CEOs say they're worried about corporate tax hikes as Dems push bills aimed at boosting working families

The Business Roundtable said CEOs have three big worries: finding qualified workers, possible higher corporate taxes and slow Covid-19 vaccine uptake. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CY5VN5

EV start-up Lucid begins production of flagship Air sedan ahead of customer deliveries

Electric vehicle start-up Lucid on Tuesday said production of its first cars for customers has started, with deliveries scheduled to begin late next month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ohK8LV

Defense Secretary Austin admits Afghan army collapse 'took us all by surprise' in Senate testimony

Pentagon leaders batted away criticism from lawmakers that the military's colossal 17-day humanitarian evacuation from Afghanistan was overall unsuccessful. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CZaxCB

Chinese automaker Geely launches a high-end smartphone business

Geely is entering a cut-throat market and could face off against the likes of Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi in the premium smartphone category. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ifAKol

Trading carbon credits alone will not solve the climate crisis, Standard Chartered CEO says

Companies buy and sell carbon credits in a voluntary carbon market as a way to offset their emissions — when a credit is claimed, it can no longer be sold. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uvqrSh

Goldman cuts China's growth forecasts, citing power crunch as 'yet another growth shock'

The Wall Street banking giant expects China's economy to grow 7.8% in 2021 compared with a year. That's lower than its previous forecast for an 8.2% expansion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uicO8y

After a long wait, some of Southeast Asia's most popular islands are reopening to travelers

From Phuket to Singapore, some of Southeast Asia's most popular islands are slowly opening the doors to international travelers again. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EXe5qH

CDC raises Covid travel advisory level for Singapore and Hong Kong

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday increased its travel advisories for Singapore and Hong Kong by one level each. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zKchxn

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella calls Trump-driven Tiktok deal 'strangest thing' he's ever worked on

Microsoft's failed attempt to take over TikTok's U.S. assets last year was "the strangest thing I've ever sort of worked on," CEO Satya Nadella said on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3i9hatW

As China cracks down, foreign companies try to figure out where they fit in

Foreign companies are trying to hold on to lucrative opportunities in China, even if new regulations and the pandemic have made global operations harder. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lXL4CA

Tesla and Neoen will resume testing of big battery in Australia after July fire

Tesla and Neoen plan to resume testing of a giant energy storage system in Victoria, Australia on Wednesday after a fire in July slowed their progress. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39Jkl76

Ford and SK Innovation to spend $11 billion, create 11,000 jobs on new U.S. EV and battery plants

The investment includes two lithium-ion battery plants in central Kentucky and a 3,600-acre campus in west Tennessee called Blue Oval City. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lXvJSw

Senate GOP blocks bill that would fund government and suspend debt limit, as time runs short to avoid shutdown and default

Democrats are scrambling to find a way to prevent a government shutdown and a default on U.S. debt. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y4151S

Asia-Pacific stocks slip as 10-year Treasury yield rises

The mixed moves on Wall Street came as the 10-year Treasury yield briefly crossed 1.5% on Monday, its highest since June. It last sat at 1.4819%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39FSFQj

Stock futures are flat as investors gauge a spike in bond yields

On Monday, a rise in Treasury yields left the major averages mixed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ujur7X

AMD CEO Lisa Su says chip shortage likely to end next year

Manufacturing plants that were planned last year will likely start producing chips in the coming months, helping to alleviate shortages for PC parts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3if0lOp

Singapore is seeing daily record Covid cases. Here's why it may not be a bad thing

The Covid wave may mean people are gaining further protection against future infection while avoiding severe illness, two medical experts told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ESOhfp

Apple's software update lets users create burner email addresses — here's how to do it

One of the handiest new features in Apple's iOS 15 software update is the ability to create a temporary email address called "Hide My Mail." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3icnNLU

TikTok says 1 billion people use the app each month

The company reported nearly 700 million monthly active global users last summer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AMb4qN

'Bridgerton' tops Netflix's list of most watched TV shows ever, while 'Extraction' leads among movies

Netflix released data Monday on its most-watched TV shows and movies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EWiY38

U.S., EU to discuss global trade and tech cooperation as they seek to counter China

The urgency between the U.S. and European Union to cooperate on trade and tech broadcasts Western ambition to ante up for competition with China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uePp86

Fed Chair Powell to warn Congress that inflation pressures could last longer than expected

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell cautioned Washington legislators that the causes of the recent rise in inflation may last longer than anticipated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kNmg0w

Dallas Fed President Kaplan to retire early on Oct. 8, citing trading disclosure 'distraction'

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m7jjaE

Fed officials say they see a pullback in stimulus even with inflation cooling

At least three Federal Reserve officials said Monday they are ready to pull back on stimulus even though they don't see a threat from inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39FSVz1

Coinbase dives deeper into banking by letting users deposit paychecks into their accounts

Coinbase is getting into payroll as part of an expansion into traditional financial services. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39EeYGi

Bank of America: The carbon offset market will grow 50 times to meet 2050 net-zero emissions goals

A new research report published by Bank of America says the carbon offset market may need to grow by 50 times to meet 2050 net-zero emissions goals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XWYtmA

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Best Buy, Altice, Occidental, Moderna and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AOjM7J

German business cheers election result which rules out jolt to the left

Both SPD leader Olaf Scholz and CDU-CSU candidate Armin Laschet will seek alliances, with another coalition between the parties looking improbable. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XNIh6y

ECB member says the central bank needs to be 'even more conservative'

The ECB needs to be "even more conservative" about how it reacts to higher consumer prices, Governing Council Member Mario Centeno told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y7SBXo

‘I’ll be darned’: Biden reacts to pivotal German election result

President Biden said "I will be darned" after a reporter told him Germany's Social Democratic Party was ahead in the election to succeed Angela Merkel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XX7wUy

Facebook says it's pausing effort to build Instagram for kids

Facebook's plan for Instagram for kids faced backlash from users and lawmakers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AGkMLf

Brits using Uber and other taxi apps face long wait times and fare hikes amid a driver shortage

Hailing a ride on apps like Uber and Bolt is now almost impossible at certain times of the day in parts of the U.K. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ibE7Nc

UK could deploy army to deliver fuel as drivers panic buy gasoline

Britain could bring in the army to deliver gasoline after a weekend of panic buying left gas stations around the country without fuel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iayMG1

Germany set for tough coalition talks after election gridlock: Here's what happens next

The center-left Social Democratic Party looks to have got 25.7% of the vote, while Angela Merkel's right-leaning bloc received 24.1%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39GlVXe

The Quad countries pledge to promote an Indo-Pacific region that is 'undaunted by coercion'

U.S. President Joe Biden met the prime ministers of India, Japan and Australia on Friday for the first in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Washington. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kHszTj

Nomura cuts China GDP forecast as power crunch drags down growth

Nomura's Chief China Economist Ting Lu cut his forecast for Chinese GDP growth as factories shut down to comply with carbon emissions reduction targets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m0zK8O

Major crypto exchanges stop letting Chinese users sign up after Beijing's renewed crackdown

Huobi, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said it has ceased new account openings for Mainland Chinese users. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zJ01NQ

Evergrande crisis will not have 'serious implications' on Indian metal firms, says analyst

Indebted Chinese property giant Evergrande has been scrambling to pay its suppliers, and warned investors that it could default. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Y0BEOJ

China will likely fail in its CPTPP bid — but it's a 'smart' move against the U.S., say analysts

China's application to join the mega trade pact stands in contrast to the U.S.' lack of economic policy in Asia-Pacific, analysts said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lZMr3M

Ryder Cup 2020: Europe humiliated as Team USA cruise to history-making victory at Whistling Straits

Europe slumped to the heaviest defeat in Ryder Cup history as Team USA impressed in the Sunday singles to claim a dominant 19-9 victory, Sky Sports reports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ugfzrh

Asia-Pacific stocks set to slide; investors await Chinese industrial profits data for August

Chinese industrial profits data for August is set to be released at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3itEnaD

Marvel's 'Shang-Chi' is now the highest-grossing domestic release of 2021

"Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" is now the highest-grossing domestic release of 2021. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oaVHVs

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla predicts normal life will return within a year and adds we may need annual Covid shots

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said "within a year," normal life will return, and we may need annual Covid shots, in an interview on ABC's "This Week." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m6HCps

Elon Musk praises China, says Tesla will continue to expand investments there

It's the second time this month Musk was highly complimentary of the nation that's imperative to his electric vehicle company, saying it's a "global leader digitalization." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oaL7gU

Stock futures rise in overnight trading after market ends wild week in the green

Wall Street is coming off a volatile week amid a slew of concerns from Evergrande's debt crisis to Beijing's crackdown on cryptocurrencies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ufV8uz

German election exit polls show a dead heat in the race to succeed Angela Merkel

German election exit polls indicate that the Social Democratic Party and the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union bloc are tied. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CF3DlM

Golf's growth in popularity is much bigger than a pandemic story

Golf has soared in popularity amid the pandemic, and it appears that trend will continue as golf equipment and golf course rounds played has continued to spike. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WbHV9g

Climate psychologist says neither gloom-and-doom nor extreme solution-obsessed optimism is the best way to discuss climate change productively

There must be an honest acknowledgment that no one person can solve climate change alone, says climate psychologist Renée Lertzman. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EMggx8

Germans head to the polls in historic election marking the end of Merkel's era

Millions of Germans are heading to the polls on Sunday in an election that will change the face of Germany, and Europe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kHqnLS

Ron Insana: China may be the first to ban bitcoin, but it won’t be the last

Other countries could model China’s recent move to make crypto transactions illegal, writes CNBC contributor Ron Insana. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AIG3DW

Tesla drivers can now request Full Self-Driving Beta with the press of a button, despite safety concerns

Tesla rolls out 'FSD Beta button' after NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy voiced safety concerns from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AHqKvp

Did you panic sell during the latest stock market dip? Here’s when to get back in

Panic selling is common during stock market downturns, but many investors never re-enter the market. Here's what to know about re-investing after going to cash. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zLmIRb

China- and Hong Kong-based bitcoin holders scrambling to protect their crypto assets

Some crypto holders in China and Hong Kong are scrambling to safeguard their crypto assets, according to an attorney who works with overseas crypto clients. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o27KEf

Here’s what Robinhood executives allegedly said internally at the height of the GameStop short squeeze

New documents revealed in a lawsuit show internal conversations between executives during the height of the GameStop short squeeze. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kB51Q2

Nike can turn its snarled supply chain to its advantage to boost its direct-to-consumer business

Nike's supply chain troubles will likely accelerate the sneaker giant's direct-to-consumer push. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zEOdfe

Apple claimed it had less than 20 million TV+ subscribers in July, showbiz union says

This allowed Apple to pay behind-the-scenes production crew lower rates than other streamers, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees says. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lULJod

Ex-Theranos lab director testified that company cared more about 'fundraising than patient care'

Adam Rosendorff, a former Theranos employee, testified on Friday that he quit the blood-testing start-up after initially thinking it would be the next Apple. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Wb4sDb

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou to be released after agreement with U.S. in wire fraud case

Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada in December 2018 as the U.S. sought to extradite her on bank and wire fraud charges. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kFlTVU

Stocks face another turbulent week as the third quarter winds down

After recent turbulence, markets are likely to close out the final week of the third quarter with another bout of volatility. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CGoFAo

Treasury carves path for U.S. humanitarian aid to Afghanistan while upholding sanctions on Taliban

The two general licenses are aimed at alleviating the crushing U.S. sanctions placed on the Taliban from impacting Afghan civilians. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W8XmPx

Elon Musk says the chip shortage is a ‘short-term’ problem

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Friday that the ongoing semiconductor crisis will be over by next year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39xrV4H

China's central bank says all cryptocurrency-related activities are illegal, vows harsh crackdown

China's central bank renewed its tough talk on bitcoin Friday, calling all digital currency activities illegal and vowing to crack down on the market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XHGEar

The Evergrande crisis may just be a ‘tempest in a teapot,’ says analyst

The ongoing crisis surrounding debt-ridden Chinese developer Evergrande has captured global investor attention for much of this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XVDO23

Evergrande's crisis was 'a long time coming,' says banned short-seller Andrew Left

In an interview with CNBC, Left gave a point-by-point rebuttal to what Hong Kong regulators said of him after he published a report on Evergrande years ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XLZoWs

Who’s who in Germany’s historic election

CNBC takes a look at the main political figures that could shape the future of Europe's largest economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XM1xS0

'I was expecting something more quiet,’ Lagarde admits on her ECB top job

ECB President Christine Lagarde has told CNBC that she thought her tenure at the Frankfurt-based institution would have been a bit "more quiet." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39Ab9Sw

The 'Southbound Connect' just made it easier for Chinese investors to buy overseas bonds

A new channel for mainland investors to purchase overseas bonds opened on Friday amid ongoing concerns surrounding developer Evergrande. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lYxcIj

China's pledge to end building coal plants abroad improves Belt and Road's reputation, development bank says

Chinese President Xi Jinping said at the United Nations General Assembly that China would not build new coal-fired power projects overseas. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39wHABh

China and the U.S. are challenging Europe’s role as top tech regulator

China and the U.S. are taking more aggressive steps in regulating Big Tech, challenging the European Union's dominance in the space. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lNrEA4

Europe has ‘limited’ direct exposure to Evergrande’s debt crisis, Lagarde says

It comes at a time when global stock markets are on high alert over Evergrande's massive debt problems. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EXDu3E

Without Merkel, many German voters don't know who to vote for

A significant number of German voters have not yet decided who to vote for in Sunday's upcoming election, making the outcome even more unpredictable. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3imwAvd

ECB's Lagarde warns energy price pressures could outlast Covid supply shocks

"Energy is going to be a matter that will probably stay with us longer," ECB President Lagarde told CNBC in an exclusive interview. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XZccZM

India's Modi meets Kamala Harris ahead of bilateral talks with Biden and Quad summit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday as part of a three-day official visit stateside. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zBMKGO

Afghanistan's health-care system is 'on the brink of collapse,' WHO warns

A lack of funding has left thousands of health facilities struggling to buy medical supplies and pay their staff, said the World Health Organization. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EP5o1J

Evergrande stays silent on its $83 million dollar bond interest payment, leaving investors in limbo

Chinese property developer Evergrande has not said whether it will fulfil its interest payments to investors on its U.S.-dollar bond. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lWDI1Z

A new investing paradigm for China: Lessons from Beijing's education crackdown

As investors reel from Beijing's regulatory crackdown, the fallout in areas like tutoring can be a guide to what went wrong, and where future opportunities lie. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W6ghdN

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start as investors seek clarity on Evergrande situation

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that Chinese authorities have told local officials to prepare for a potential demise of developer Evergrande. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o08DgL

You can now get paid in bitcoin to use Twitter

Twitter will now allow users to tip their favorite creators on the social network using bitcoin. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39xZ6oI

Stock futures are flat as major averages set for positive week after two-day rebound

Major averages have wiped out the steep losses earlier this week and are on pace to post a winning week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39x3ofV

White House prepares for potential shutdown as leaders grapple with crucial deadlines, Biden agenda

The White House on Thursday began to advise federal agencies to prepare for the first government shutdown of the Covid-19 era. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lVnCps

CDC panel endorses Pfizer Covid booster shots for high-risk adults

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39zZMtA

Here's what will happen when the Fed's 'tapering' starts, and why you should care

Likely before the end of the year, the Federal Reserve will start to tiptoe into the unknown. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kAxXHQ

NIH Director Collins calls Israeli Covid booster data 'impressive,' says it shows tenfold reduction in infections

NIH director called Israel's data on Covid-19 booster shots "impressive," saying it shows a tenfold reduction in infection for people who received a third dose. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XTK2PZ

Volvo says it wants all its cars to be leather-free by 2030

A number of companies have announced plans to kit their vehicles out with materials other than leather. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CFCBut

EU plans to make common charger mandatory for Apple iPhones and other devices

The EU has put forward a new law that would force smartphone manufacturers and other electronics makers to equip their devices with a USB-C charging port. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nXWqZN

China asks local officials to prepare for 'possible storm' if Evergrande fails, WSJ says

Chinese authorities are preparing for the potential downfall of Evergrande, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3u3vybQ

World leaders must ‘walk the walk’ at COP26 to prevent climate disaster, London mayor says

Khan warned that inaction would have a disastrous impact on the environment, and called on delegates attending the summit in November to make serious changes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ELekVx

Bank of England holds rates and downgrades growth projections

It comes after the U.K.'s economic growth slowed in July and consumer price inflation saw its largest month-on-month increase since records began in Jan. 1997. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XJKpwB

Norway hikes rates, becoming the first central bank in the developed world to do so

After cutting rates three times in 2020, Norway's central bank unanimously decided to raise rates to 0.25% from zero. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3u7biGd

Impossible Foods to launch meatless pork in U.S., Hong Kong and Singapore

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

Vaccine mandates for travel are legal in the U.S. — and more are probably coming

Travel companies and attractions in the United States can legally require travelers to wear masks and show proof of vaccination to enter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hW3nXK

Southeast Asian economies will recover 'much slower' due to Covid: Asian Development Bank

The Asian Development Bank lowered its growth forecast for the region to 3.1% for 2021, from its previous forecast of 4.4%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nYvx89

U.S., EU partner to increase Covid vaccinations worldwide amid criticism wealthy nations hoarding shots

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a partnership between the United States and the European Union to further global Covid-19 vaccination efforts as wealthy nations pull far ahead in their inoculation rates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ABjFMH

Ant Group to share consumer credit data with China's central bank as regulatory overhaul continues

Chinese regulators are trying to regulate Ant Group in line with other financial institutions offering lending products. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CA5zMn

Shares of Chinese Estates pop 15% after firm signals it could dump entire Evergrande stake

Investment holding firm Chinese Estates announced in an exchange filing Thursday plans to potentially dispose of its entire stake in developer China Evergrande. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W31Kj1

Chinese augmented reality glasses maker Nreal valued at $700 million after fresh funding

Augmented reality is exciting tech giants including Apple and Facebook which are working on AR-related products. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AGbq2g

Australia stocks set to open little changed; investors continue watching Evergrande situation

Questions remain over whether embattled Chinese developer China Evergrande Group will pay the interest due on a dollar-denominated bond on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lRzj0h

FDA authorizes Pfizer's Covid booster shots for people 65 and older and other vulnerable Americans

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee plans to meet this week, and the agency's panel of experts is expected to vote on plans to distribute third shots. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nXQrnT

Here are the top 15 start-ups to work for in Singapore, according to LinkedIn

Start-ups disrupting the financial services, health care and commerce industries are among the best to work for in Singapore, a new LinkedIn study finds. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zvWphN

Apple's big iPhone update moved the Safari search bar, here's how to change it back

It turns out a lot of people prefer the address bar on the top, where it traditionally has been, instead of at the bottom of the display. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AxbXn2

Stock futures are flat after Dow, S&P snap 4-day losing streak following Fed decision

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

Average daily U.S. Covid deaths climb above 2,000 for the first time since March

The seven-day average of U.S. Covid deaths has crossed 2,000 per day for the first time since March. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tZXopy

Elizabeth Holmes' private texts reveal she described herself as the 'best business person of the year'

CNBC has obtained nearly 600 pages worth of text messages between former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ktCLPo

Facebook chief technology officer to step down

Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer will be stepping down from his role and replaced by Andrew "Boz" Bosworth, the company's head of hardware. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lOeoLM

The Fed is evaluating whether to launch a digital currency and in what form, Powell says

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ay0inV

The Fed will change trading rules for officials to keep public’s trust after controversy, Powell says

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday said the central bank's current trading rules are insufficient and promised to make changes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3u0KDuW

Payments giant Nexi says it is working on digital euro with the European Central Bank

Nexi CEO Paolo Bertoluzzo said the Italian payments firm is "contributing to the design" of the European Central Bank's proposed digital currency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AyEtEM

UK publishes 10-year plan to become 'A.I. superpower', seeking to rival U.S. and China

The U.K. has released its plan to make the country a global "artificial intelligence superpower", seeking to rival the likes of the U.S. and China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39we3HT

Germany's Angela Merkel remains globally popular … just not in austerity-hit Greece

As Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel prepares to leave office, global popular opinion of her remains overwhelmingly positive, just not in Greece. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hZirnc

UK sets date to accept UAE-vaccinated travelers after months blocking popular travel route

The news comes as a relief to many in the expatriate-majority desert sheikhdom of 10 million, of which at least 150,000 are British citizens. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3u1weP2

Sport-focused NFT start-ups raise over $900 million in crypto gold rush

Dapper Labs and Sorare, two start-ups at the heart of the NFT boom, raised a combined total of $930 million this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lPH9aY

Iranian President Raisi lambasts U.S. at first UN speech, Biden proposes compliance to nuclear deal

The speech, delivered remotely in a pre-recorded video message late Tuesday, marked a significantly harsher tone than that of Raisi's predecessor. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hY4SEB

Questions remain over whether the 'America First' policy has ended, says think tank

People feel the U.S. still holds an "America First" approach despite President Joe Biden's pledges to rebuild alliances, said Global Public Policy Institute. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zwdRTm

Netflix buys the entire catalog of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ author Roald Dahl

Netflix announced Wednesday it has bought the Roald Dahl Story Company, which manages the rights to the British novelist's characters and stories. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zqfylq

U.S. to donate millions more Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine doses to poorer nations

Pfizer and BioNTech will provide an additional 500 million doses of their Covid-19 vaccine to the U.S. government to be donated to lower income countries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W0TSP4

Here's why the Evergrande crisis is not China's 'Lehman moment'

Property developer China Evergrande's debt woes are unlikely to cause the same fallout as the collapse of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers, analysts said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2W1LXkF

Jamie Dimon warns it's possible the Fed could be forced into a sharp move next year

Jamie Dimon said that if the U.S. continues to see inflation running hot over the next few months then the central bank could be forced to act quickly. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zxJGeu

Europe’s green ambitions could be hit as gas prices reach record highs

The European Union could face a set back in its green ambitions as a natural gas shortage on the continent drives prices higher. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Arpi01

India slams UK's new travel rules as 'discriminatory,' warns of retaliation

The U.K. last week announced that fully vaccinated individuals from a number of countries and territories won't have to quarantine after arrival. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ay7SPh

Evergrande crisis will hurt China’s economic growth, says former central bank advisor

A default by Evergrande will have minimal effect on the Chinese financial system, said Li Daokui, a former advisor at the People's Bank of China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zmolsf

Flying cars in 2024? This tech CEO says it's commercially possible

Flying cars could be commercially available in 2024, but rules for managing this form of air traffic are a concern, said Hugh Martin of Lacuna Technologies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lL2YbI

House passes bill to avoid government shutdown, suspend debt limit — but it faces Senate roadblocks with deadlines near

The House took the first step toward avoiding a government shutdown and suspending the debt ceiling, but the bill could fail in the Senate. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XFz8g4

Asia-Pacific stocks slip; investors watch mainland China markets for reaction to Evergrande crisis

Markets in mainland China return to trade on Wednesday following holidays on Monday and Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ACpHgo

Asia's food spending is set to double to more than $8 trillion by 2030, report finds

Asian consumers are set to double their spending on food by 2030, leaving a gaping hole for investors to bring healthier and more sustainable options. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XCsmrs

Amazon has rewarded eight workers who got vaccinated with free cars or $100,000 payouts

The company in August launched the "Max Your Vax" sweepstakes to reward front-line employees who provide proof they're fully vaccinated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Az6PP2

Stock futures open slightly lower ahead of Federal Reserve update

Stock futures open slightly lower as investors await policy update from the Federal Reserve Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3u14SIN

The Fed will try to soothe markets Wednesday, while preparing investors for end to bond buying

After Monday's market turbulence, the Fed's challenge will be to sound reassuring while acknowledging it is getting ready to move away from its easy policy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AujoeD

WHO reiterates warning against Covid boosters for healthy people as U.S. weighs wide distribution of third shots

The U.S. has already administered nearly 2 million Covid booster shots nationwide, according to the CDC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AuciGU

U.S. committee is reviewing Zoom's $14.7 billion deal for Five9 on national-security grounds

The committee formerly known as Team Telecom pointed to "foreign participation" in a letter it sent to the head of the Federal Communications Commission. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lP5lKo

Uber shares up 6% as it revises its outlook higher

Uber on Tuesday revised its financial outlook for the third quarter, with bookings and adjusted profit now expected to be better than first reported. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CtHkPV

How buy now, pay later became a $100 billion industry

Millions of shoppers now use a buy now, pay later, or BNPL, service to finance their purchases. And the options are more varied than ever. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VYTWir

Universal Music Group shares soar in market debut

Universal Music Group shares surged in its stock market debut Tuesday, in Europe's largest listing of the year so far. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Atp0Wu

China could accelerate military efforts in response to U.S.-Australia submarine deal, analyst says

The U.S., U.K. and Australia last week announced a new security partnership that seeks to strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nS7FDh

Germany’s election race is too close to call as Socialists' poll lead narrows

The latest poll shows the gap narrowing between the top two contenders in the German election race. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CAOUID

The first test for Evergrande's debt crisis comes this week

Investors will be watching to see if the embattled Chinese property developer is able to pay out interest payments on a bond, or default on it. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XEoJlw

Belarus accused of 'weaponizing' migrants at the EU’s border: Here’s what you need to know

Lithuania, Latvia and Poland have accused Belarus of flying in migrants from the Middle East to then send across their borders. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nWkhZV

Silicon Valley's quest to live forever could benefit humanity as a whole — here's why

A growing number of tech billionaires have decided they want to use their enormous wealth to try and help humans "cheat death." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39oNMv2

China likely won't bail out Evergrande directly unless there's 'far-reaching contagion,' S&P says

Fears over a potential contagion from embattled developer China Evergrande Group dragged down the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong by more than 3% on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zsPztm

India could surpass the UK as the world's 5th largest stock market by 2024, Goldman says

India's stock market could grow to more than $5 trillion to become the fifth largest in the world within three years, according to Goldman Sachs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zsz5kY

The road to net-zero transport could cost Asia over $12 trillion, report finds

China, Japan and South Korea will spend an estimated $12.4 trillion to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in their transport systems, according to an ING report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XCfeTa

Jeff Bezos pledges $1 billion to conservation efforts

Following this year's focus on conservation, the Bezos Earth Fund said it will support landscape restoration and food system transportation in coming years. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3At7KRe

Asia-Pacific stocks set to slip as investors watch Evergrande situation; China, South Korea markets closed

Markets in mainland China and South Korea are closed on Tuesday for a holiday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZasTSh

Fintech firm Wise launches feature that lets users spend money invested in stocks

The move comes after a surge of retail investors participating in the stock market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ksGVqw

Covid is officially America's deadliest pandemic as U.S. fatalities surpass 1918 flu estimates

Reported U.S. deaths due to Covid crossed 675,000, Johns Hopkins data shows, and is still increasing at an average of more than 1,900 fatalities per day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z6uwjU

85 Americans have left Afghanistan since U.S. completed its withdrawal

At least 85 U.S. citizens and 79 permanent residents have left Afghanistan since the U.S. completed its troop withdrawal Aug. 31, State Department data says. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hSXpa1

Stock futures are flat following the S&P 500's worst day since May, Fed meeting ahead

Stocks tumbled on Monday due to a confluence of concerns including the imminent Fed meeting, the delta variant and potential economic disruption in China. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3u0tamb

The global economy could feel the effects of China’s Evergrande crisis. Here’s what investors should know

Strategists do not now expect financial contagion from the crisis at a large Chinese property developer, but they do say there could be economic impact. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XBBFIU

Shell announces $9.5 billion sale of West Texas oil field assets to ConocoPhillips

The move comes as the oil industry faces increasing pressure to invest in renewable energy and lower its carbon emissions in the face of a changing climate. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zmvrJr

Flights to Europe are the cheapest in years. That's about to change as the U.S. lifts travel restrictions

President Biden's plan to lift blanket entry bans on most non-citizens from more than 30 countries is expected to drive up demand for international travel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lGoYEC

Facebook is playing defense after scathing reports on the company's failure to protect users

Facebook accused the Wall Street Journal of mischaracterizing its efforts in an exhaustive investigation into how it responds to its own research. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hQNn9r

Washington gridlock and a debt-ceiling showdown are weighing on the market

Strategists say the renewed sell-off in U.S. markets on Monday is in part thanks to partisan gridlock in Congress over the debt ceiling. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39jDT1L

Democrats will put a debt limit suspension in bill that aims to prevent a government shutdown

Democrats aim to pass a bill that would temporarily fund the government and suspend the debt ceiling through the end of next year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hMzSHC

Boris Johnson says it will be 'tough' to meet climate finance targets ahead of COP26

Johnson made his remarks to the media during a flight to New York. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Aq4PIN

Bill Gates secures hundreds of millions from U.S. firms for climate fight

Bill Gates has raised hundreds of millions from seven U.S. firms to develop clean technologies that could play a key role in the fight against climate change. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cv0pkM

Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is safe and generates robust immune response in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer and BioNTech tested a two-dose regimen of 10 micrograms — about a third the dosage used for teens and adults — administered three weeks apart. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EyHnvB

Pro-Putin party sweeps to election victory but challenges remain for the Kremlin

Russia's ruling party, United Russia, appears to have retained its majority in State Duma elections at the weekend. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lFpmTG

U.S. and UK attempt to smooth tensions as France calls submarine snub a 'crisis'

The United States and the United Kingdom are looking to ease tensions with France after a deal with Australia that Paris described as a "stab in the back." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kowx3j

Southeast Asia's Carousell is considering all growth options including IPO, CEO says

Carousell said last week it raised $100 million in fresh funds that valued the company at more than a billion dollars. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39lHg8i

Singapore's daily Covid cases breach 1,000 over the weekend — first time since April 2020

Singapore confirmed 1,009 new infections on Saturday, and 1,012 new cases on Sunday, according to data from the health ministry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xt5uL6

'We need to stop': Inside the world's first diplomatic alliance to keep oil and gas in the ground

Burning fossil fuels is the chief driver of the climate crisis, and yet the world's fossil fuel dependency is expected to get even worse in the coming decades. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CphdJV

End of ‘super profits'? Shares of top medical glove maker fall as Covid-induced demand eases

Malaysia's Top Glove, the world's largest medical glove maker, said sales and prices have dropped following the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations globally. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tXKqJ0

After Merkel, France could try to edge out Germany as Europe's 'superpower'

When long-standing German Chancellor Angela Merkel leaves office after the country's federal election on Sept. 26, all eyes will be on France. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Aqg5oK

A 'perfect storm' is brewing in India's investment scene, says VC investor

As many as 828 venture capital funded deals were announced between January and July, with a total disclosed value of $16.9 billion, according to GlobalData. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hQzTdw

How companies can make their remote working inclusive for the deaf and blind

For companies, there are still a great deal of considerations to take into account when creating an inclusive remote environment for blind and deaf people. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39pE3V2

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index drops 2% as Evergrande shares plunge more than 10%

Markets in mainland China, Japan and South Korea are closed on Monday for a holiday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ArlMme

Evergrande collapse could have a 'domino effect' on China's property sector, AllianceBernstein says

Some developers "can't survive much longer" if the refinancing channel remains shut for a prolonged period, warns AllianceBernstein's Jenny Zeng. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zzE2c9

Toyota unveils new 2022 Tundra pickup truck with new hybrid engine

Toyota unveiled its new 2022 with a bolder look, new technologies and more power. But the additional power will not be from a V-8 engine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3klhPKe

What China developer Evergrande's debt crunch means for U.S. investors: Ed Yardeni

What could Evergrande's debt crunch mean for Chinese and global markets? Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research breaks down the situation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ziE0VO

Op-ed: Will China's President Xi’s big bet pay off?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is making the most audacious geopolitical bet of the 21st century. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Clz9VE

Covid-19 is a 'wake-up call' to act on Southeast Asia's food waste crisis, experts say

Covid-19 is a wake-up call that's highlighted the urgency to fight the world's food waste crisis, experts and industry players told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EyQU5F

From K-pop star to entrepreneur: Former Girls' Generation member shares her new plans

With over 9.9 million Instagram followers to her name, being a social media influencer proved to be a full-time commitment for the former K-pop star Jessica Jung. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tV7QPd

SpaceX's private Inspiration4 mission splashes down safely in Atlantic Ocean

SpaceX is livestreaming the return of its Crew Dragon spacecraft from orbit on Saturday, carrying the four members of the Inspiration4 mission back to Earth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zmmaRN

Stock futures dip after Dow notches three straight losing weeks for first time in 2021

All three major averages are negative for the month, but still sit less than 3% below their all-time highs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CsQNH7

Elon Musk mocks President Biden after SpaceX completes first all-civilian mission

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk mocked President Joe Biden on Sunday for neglecting to praise his aerospace company's historic, all-civilian mission to orbit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xz8s0s

Elon Musk pledges $50 million to Inspiration4 fundraiser for St. Jude, exceeding $200 million goal

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk helped achieve the St. Jude fundraising goal of the Inspiration4 spaceflight, just hours after his company returned the crew from orbit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CoPokJ

The 10 fastest-growing jobs of the next decade—and how much they pay

September 18, 2021

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the U.S. will add 11.9 million jobs through 2030, many in industries that were hit hardest by the Covid-19 pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hEvOJq

These photos show SpaceX's civilian Inspiration4 crew taking in the view from the massive window in orbit

Inspiration4, which launched with Elon Musk's SpaceX on Wednesday evening, shared the first photos from day one in orbit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nCVPwC

Tesla to reverse solar price hike for some customers, legal filing says

Plantiffs' attorneys say Tesla told them it has launched a program to restore original pricing for Solar Roof customers who signed contracts before Apr. 2021. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z3h7ZX

Former Theranos scientist says Elizabeth Holmes pushed her to validate tests for Walgreens rollout

Former Theranos senior scientist Surekha Gangakhedkar testified on Friday that CEO Elizabeth Holmes pressured the lab to validate blood tests from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nNhBOa

California firefighters wrap world's largest tree in fireproof blanket as blazes approach

Crews also used fireproof wrapping to cover the Ash Mountain Entrance, the park's entrance sign that invites travelers into Sequoia National. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kgcfca

France, still mad about that submarine deal, just recalled its ambassadors to the United States and Australia

France said it will immediately recall its ambassadors to the United States and Australia, in protest of a submarine deal unveiled earlier this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kj3rCk

Fed Chief Powell, other officials owned securities central bank bought during Covid pandemic

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell owned municipal bonds of the same type bought by the Fed during the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tN6TrU

Pentagon admits Aug. 29 drone strike in Kabul killed 10 civilians, including up to 7 children

The Pentagon originally said the strike killed two ISIS-K fighters believed to be involved in planning attacks against U.S. forces in Kabul. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z9DtsT

FDA panel rejects plan to administer Pfizer's Covid booster doses to general public

Scientists continued debating the need for a third dose of the vaccines for older Americans, leaving open the possibility of other votes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nJKbjI

After years of being 'squeaky clean,' the Federal Reserve is surrounded by controversy

The Federal Reserve has a big meeting on tap next week, one that will be held under the cloud of an ethical dilemma. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tT0hsi

Suspicious trades were made before Goldman's $2.2 billion acquisition of GreenSky, options experts say

Suspicious trades were made before Goldman's $2.2 billion acquisition of GreenSky, indicating insider trading, options experts said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z27KK1

JPMorgan to launch digital bank in the UK next week

The move will see JPMorgan take on Britain's high street banks as well as challengers like Monzo. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Alwfjh

UAE real estate shows signs of recovery as Aldar predicts sales surge

Abu Dhabi's property market is showing signs of steady growth, as the oil rich capital of the United Arab Emirates recovers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CptUUO

Estonia president says a lack of ‘special conditions’ for tech giants has allowed local start-ups to thrive

Estonia's tech companies have been able to thrive in the absence of large multinationals like Facebook and Microsoft, the country's president told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nFcvnd

'Take those profits': Strategist says extreme market moves are the horizon

Paul Gambles, co-founder of investment advisory firm MBMG Group, says investors should consider significantly building up their cash positions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EohOxb

Italy makes Covid passports mandatory for all employees

Italy has become the first European country to make a Covid certificate mandatory for all workers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CnGXGG

Buildings account for 39% of global greenhouse emissions — that could be an opportunity for investors

Investing in sustainable buildings could offer a real solution to reducing emissions in one of the world's most polluting sectors, Taronga Ventures said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lwDezE

Singapore Exchange could receive its first SPAC listing application in weeks, CEO says

SGX is speaking with potential SPAC sponsors and seeing "a robust pipeline" of potential listings, its CEO Loh Boon Chye told CNBC in an exclusive interview. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z0928l

Nearly 10,000 passengers tested negative before flying — here's how many infections slipped through

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

Donors pledging billions in aid to Afghanistan face a challenge: Navigating the Taliban

Prior to the Taliban takeover, 80% of the Afghan government's budget was funded by the U.S. and other Western donors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hHZHIN

Russia's authoritarianism and political crackdown could get worse after weekend vote, experts say

Russia will be holding elections to the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, this weekend and experts expect the vote to bolster the Kremlin further. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hGhVKP

China's embattled developer Evergrande is on the brink of default. Here's why it matters

Evergrande has warned investors twice in as many weeks that it could default on its debts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Aiaj8J

France is so mad about the Australia submarine deal that it canceled a big party in D.C.

French officials in Washington canceled a gala at their compound over frustration with the new security partnership between the U.S., U.K. and Australia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lzQrYe

China's aggression led to the formation of a new trilateral security pact, says defense expert

The U.S., the U.K. and Australia formed a trilateral security partnership as China grows its military might and influence in the Indo-Pacific region. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CiHppy

Singapore government announces $1 billion new fund to boost local stock market

The new fund, to be set up with state investment firm Temasek, will help "promising high-growth" companies raise capital through public listings in Singapore. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39bnyMz

Trump says he sides with Jan. 6 riot defendants, as police brace for new Capitol rally

Ex-President Donald Trump on Thursday condemned the criminal prosecution of hundreds of his supporters who were part of the mob that invaded the Capitol Jan. 6. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cyf9zt

Powell orders ethics review after Fed presidents disclosed multimillion-dollar investments

Fed Chair Powell directed staff to review the central bank's rules after filings showed officials made multimillion-dollar trades in 2020. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zePlWY

Asia-Pacific stocks set for muted start after mixed U.S. economic data

U.S. retail sales data released Thursday rose unexpectedly while first-time jobless claims last week came in higher than expected. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AjNGAK

Delta variant is so contagious it 'raises the bar' for Covid vaccines, Moderna president says

The fast-spreading delta variant is a whole new ball game for Covid-19 vaccines and ending the pandemic, Moderna President Stephen Hoge said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XsSfdy

The iPhone 13 is already showing strong early sales in China, local media reports say

More than 2 million pre-orders have been placed for the iPhone 13 through Apple's official store on JD.com, the South China Morning Post reported. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tLRO9Z

Treasury sanctions Colombian drug trafficking queen 'La Patrona'

The Biden administration imposed sanctions on Zulma Maria Musso Torres, aka 'La Patrona,' the woman in charge of a drug trafficking empire based in Colombia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XmlfDJ

Stock futures are flat as investors remain cautious about September

On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 63 points, after being down as much as 274 points at its low of the day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39bbqv1

Covid restrictions force some retailers to rethink Vietnam as a manufacturing hub

Prolonged shutdowns in Vietnam because of the Covid pandemic are becoming a bigger headache for retailers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kehFo3

Apple's next big technology was absent at the iPhone 13 launch, but Tim Cook says he's still a fan

At Tuesday's event, augmented reality technology didn't make an appearance. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CdMS0A

Facebook's Instagram chief uses awkward comparison with cars to defend social media harms

"Cars create way more value in the world than they destroy," said Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said. "And I think social media is similar." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hDPJID

All-electric aircraft from Rolls-Royce completes maiden flight in Britain

The airplane flew across skies in the U.K. for around 15 minutes this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39h7Xe4

Retail sales post surprise gain as consumers show strength despite delta fears

Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected retail sales to decline by 0.8% in August and for initial jobless claims to total 320,000. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hGa4Nc

Standard Chartered chairman still sees opportunity in China even as regulations tighten

Investors may need to be more careful when putting money into China, but the country is not becoming uninvestable, said José Viñals of Standard Chartered. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ah4NmG

‘A stab in the back’: France rebukes Australia after it ditches submarine deal

France has described Australia's decision to abruptly end a submarine contract as a "stab in the back." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Anm5yI

As Merkel prepares to leave office, many think Germany's 'golden age' is over

Many Europeans believe the Germany's "golden age" is over just as Chancellor Merkel prepares to leave office — including a majority of Germans, a poll shows. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/399Xnpl

Europe's energy crisis is making the market nervous. And analysts expect record-high prices to persist

Analysts believe Europe's record run in energy prices is not expected to end any time soon, warning market nervousness is likely to persist throughout winter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Eq3Hau

Europe's low-cost airlines could have the edge in a post-Covid world

It's been a bruising time for airlines as the coronavirus pandemic brought travel to a halt. But now, low-cost carriers seem to be showing signs of recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AfjC9e

Southeast Asia has added 70 million online shoppers since the beginning of the pandemic, report finds

The report projected the number of digital consumers in Southeast Asia will reach 350 million by the end of this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ai01Fl

Emmys ceremony will be a 'fun, ritzy party' with 'plenty of music,' producers say

With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, the Emmy Awards will once again break with tradition. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EpNemI

Covid lockdown in Vietnam could keep coffee prices 'relatively high' through 2022

Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee exporter, is battling its worst Covid-19 outbreak since the start of the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nDiclm

Asia-Pacific shares nudge higher following Wall Street bounce; Australia August jobs data ahead

Australia's jobs data for August is set to be released at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lqzTC9

UK and Trinidad health officials refute Nicki Minaj's 'false claim' Covid shots cause swollen testicles

The health minister of Trinidad and Tobago said Minaj's tweet late Monday to her more than 22 million followers sent the ministry on a wild goose chase. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Eoe7HZ

Stock futures rise slightly following S&P 500's best day in more than two weeks

After seven straight months of gains for the S&P 500 and a near 20% rally this year, many expect bumpier trading and lower returns for the rest of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tLthC7

Hong Kong start-up Prenetics to list in the U.S. through $1.7 billion SPAC deal

Hong Kong biotech company Prenetics is going public through a merger with Artisan Acquisition — a SPAC backed by Adrian Cheng, CEO of New World Development. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/39atG7F

U.S., Australia and UK unveil new security partnership as China expands its military and influence

The new trilateral security partnership seeks to strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region as China expands its military might and influence. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Eo7OEj

Moderna releases new data on Covid breakthrough cases it says supports need for booster shots

The U.S. drugmaker shared a new analysis that showed the incidence of breakthrough Covid cases was less frequent in people who were more recently vaccinated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tL29mT

There was insider trading on NFT platform OpenSea, the $1.5 billion start-up admits

Rumors of insider trading at non-fungible token marketplace OpenSea are true, according to a statement from the startup from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EmMLSn

PepsiCo targets early 2022 to roll out products from joint venture with Beyond Meat

PepsiCo is hoping to release new plant-based snacks and drinks made through its joint venture with Beyond Meat by early 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ziKUKC

EU chief calls for more military independence amid new 'era of regional rivalries'

There is a new international order, where competition is fierce and some nations "stop at nothing to gain influence," President Ursula von der Leyen said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CdT1dn

West shouldn’t misinterpret or overstate Beijing’s new tech regulations, ex-Google China exec says

Kai-Fu Lee, the ex-president of Google China, warned that the West should be careful not to overstate the recently introduced tech regulations by Beijing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z03meH

Amazon and Deliveroo deepen ties with Prime food delivery bundle in UK and Ireland

Amazon is offering Prime customers free delivery on Deliveroo takeout orders over a certain amount for a year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CaLlsn

Southeast Asia's online marketplace Carousell is now a 'unicorn' valued at $1.1 billion

Singapore-based Carousell said it is now valued at $1.1 billion — which makes it Southeast Asia's latest unicorn. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tGZBpG

China's indebted property firm Evergrande committed two 'cardinal sins,' says portfolio manager

Problems at China's indebted property developer Evergrande have escalated in recent weeks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hByEij

UK inflation rate posts biggest increase since records began in 1997

The U.K.'s consumer prices index surged by 3.2% in the 12 months to August, official data showed on Wednesday, the largest ever monthly increase since records began in Jan. 1997. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zbMHRL

Japan condemns North Korea’s ballistic missile launch as ‘outrageous’ and a ‘threat’ to the region

North Korea launched ballistic missiles off its east coast on Wednesday, prompting condemnation from Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hxRIhB

China's EV sector is poised for 'inevitable' consolidation, says Bain consultant

The electric vehicle sector is currently seeing a "most exciting moment," according to Bain & Company's Helen Liu. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CbsUnl

Democrat Gavin Newsom survives California recall election, will remain as governor, NBC News projects

Voters were asked two questions: should Newsom be replaced, and if he is recalled, who out of his 46 opponents in the election should take his place? from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EgQSPP

China's retail sales grew 2.5% in August, far slower than 7% expected

China's retail sales grew 2.5% in August from a year ago as the country dealt with the worst outbreak of Covid-19 since its initial spread in early 2020. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xr8ec7

Huawei says it's hiring more scientists in the face of U.S. sanctions

Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei said it is expanding its team of scientists even as the company has lost revenue in the wake of U.S. sanctions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tGYQNf

Apple emphasizes iPhone 13 battery life improvements to keep sales momentum high

Apple presented two improvements Tuesday that anyone who picks up the new models will appreciate: longer battery life. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/394FhF5

Rap artist Nicki Minaj faces backlash after tweeting inaccurate information about Covid vaccines

Minaj skipped this year's Met Gala, which enforced a vaccine mandate, saying she was avoiding public events, generally, because she has a new baby at home. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EkCHt2

Asia-Pacific stocks set to dip; China's retail sales, industrial production data for August ahead

Chinese economic data, including retail sales and industrial production for August, is set to be released at 10:00 a.m. HK/SIN on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hy00po

Facebook documents show how toxic Instagram is for teens, Wall Street Journal reports

The company is in the process of making a version of Instagram for kids. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lqShKW

Pelosi told top general Trump should have been 'arrested on the spot' for inciting Capitol insurrection, new book says

Concerns about Trump starting a nuclear war, fear by China of an attack and a call by Mike Pence to an ex-vice president about Joe Biden's election are detailed in the book. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cd2Jg1

The 9 skills that will help you 'get promoted faster and receive top performance reviews,' according to a career expert

People usually assume that in order to be be a top performer at work, you have to be outgoing or charismatic. But neither extroversion nor charisma gets you promoted faster or more recognized by your bosses and peers—here's what will. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lrfbSq

SoftBank says new Latin America fund has at least $3 billion to invest in regional start-ups

SoftBank and others are racing to invest in Latin America, which is home to several fast-growing financial service companies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XfOKHF

U.S. stock futures are flat following the Dow’s 290-point loss

U.S. stock futures opened flat Tuesday night after major averages finished the regular session down, despite a slower-than-expected rise in U.S. inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nyINQM

Former employee testifies Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos lost millions while exaggerating projections to investors

Theranos' longtime controller testified Tuesday that the company lost hundreds of millions of dollars while Holmes gave investors rosy revenue predictions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tH2VB1

Senators demand cryptocurrency regulation guidance from SEC Chair Gary Gensler

Lawmakers pressured Gensler to pick up the pace on cryptocurrency guidance, arguing a lack of rules could lead to speculation and stifled innovation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hAlJgz

EV start-up Rivian beats Tesla, GM, Ford as first automaker to produce electric pickup

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe tweeted that the company's first R1T pickup for customers drove off the assembly line this morning at its plant in Normal, Ill. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hxDflP

TikTok rolls out features to help teens' mental health as Instagram comes under fire

TikTok on Tuesday announced a slew of features intended to help users struggling with mental health issues and thoughts of suicide. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tEcCjT

Emma Raducanu to receive $2.5 million for U.S. Open win — eight times her previous career earnings

Teen tennis champion Emma Raducanu will receive $2.5 million from her record-breaking U.S. Open victory — a sum more than eight times her previous earnings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VHdtnm

Solar prices jumped in the second quarter, reversing recent trends, on material costs and supply chain issues

Residential, commercial and utility solar costs rose during the second quarter, according to Wood Mackenzie. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nwupbt

Fewer deals and shipping delays: Here are some early predictions for the holiday season

Holiday sales this year are expected to grow at least 7% compared with last year, according to forecasts from Bain, Deloitte and Mastercard. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zjXGZz

Indebted developer China Evergrande says property sales continue to drop, warns again it could default

Ratings agencies have repeatedly downgraded Evergrande since last year as the world's most indebted property developer struggles to remain liquid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2VCE5pq

Gates Foundation annual report says Covid pushed 31 million into dire poverty, child vaccine rates fell

Covid has reversed global progress on eliminating poverty by four years, according to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's fifth-annual Goalkeeper report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C95RJY

Pakistan should worry about consequences of Taliban's success in Afghanistan, former ambassador says

Pakistan has been accused of covertly aiding the Taliban during their insurgency in Afghanistan, while also being an U.S. ally — a charge that Pakistan denies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XeQIIj

Secretary of State Blinken calls Taliban 'the de facto government of Afghanistan'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a contentious congressional hearing on Monday that the Taliban "is the de facto government of Afghanistan." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hroocA

Asia-Pacific shares mixed following Dow bounce; U.S. inflation data for August ahead

The U.S. consumer price index for August is set to be released on Tuesday stateside. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nwjVci

Apple to announce new iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods on Tuesday

Apple hasn't commented on what it plans to release, but analysts and past release cycles suggest new iPhones, AirPods and Apple Watch models are coming. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EeUh1K

One China stock may be able to defy gravity to continue its comeback, trader says

Chinese stocks are making a comeback this month. One name stands out from the pack, according to Simpler Trading's Danielle Shay. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Eau8kD

Media companies linked to Steve Bannon pal Guo Wengui reach $539 million SEC settlement for illegal offerings

SEC says media companies linked to wealthy Chinese exile Guo Wengui settle for over $500 million following probe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k6hhYJ

Lab-grown woolly mammoths could walk the Earth in six years if geneticist's new start-up succeeds

Tech entrepreneur Ben Lamm is helping fund a project by Harvard geneticist George Church to revive the woolly mammoth by genetically engineering Asian elephants. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z4SWGL

Prince Andrew attorney tells judge sex lawsuit by Jeffrey Epstein accuser might not be legal

Prince Andrew is accused of sexually abusing a Jeffrey Epstein accuser while she was in the clutches of that ex-friend of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k3EoTI

Flight attendants fear being 'punched in the face' over mask enforcement, union president says

Flight attendants have long been tasked with policing safety rules and regulations in flight, but they've experienced an uptick in conflicts over masks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k6pUSS

Stock futures inch higher after Dow, S&P snap 5-day losing streak

U.S. stock index futures were modestly higher during overnight trading on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k8WnYS

1 million Afghan children are at risk of starvation, UNICEF director warns

At least 1 million children in Afghanistan will suffer from severe acute malnutrition this year, warned the executive director of UNICEF, Henrietta Fore. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EbvKum

Tuesday's CPI report likely to show inflation continuing to run hot, putting the Fed in tough spot

Tuesday's report of the consumer price index could set the tone for markets ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting, particularly if it is hot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XeEDCY

Biden to deliver first UN General Assembly speech as president on Sept. 21

One year earlier, then-President Donald Trump's final address to the international institution was delivered virtually amid the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hw1EYN

Oracle falls short on revenue as it ramps up cloud investment

While Oracle has been investing more in capital expenditures to meet expected demand for cloud services, revenue fell short of estimates in multiple segments. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cbc0p4

Europe's gas shortage could make the whole world pay more to get warm this winter

Natural gas prices surge as investors fret about the commodity’s availability through the upcoming winter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3husfpc

U.S. Covid cases finally start to dip from latest peak, but Delta variant still on the rise in some states

Covid case counts in the U.S. are showing signs of easing off their latest highs but remain elevated as the country heads into the fall season. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C9z8nO

Lawmakers to grill SEC Chair Gensler on crypto during Senate hearing

Senators will grill Securities and Exchange Commission chairman Gary Gensler on Tuesday over the agency’s plans for cryptocurrency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cd6GS1

Facebook shields millions of VIP users from standard moderation protocols, per report

Facebook is using a program that whitelists millions of VIP users from the company's standard content moderation practices, according to a report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hqY9mg

Walmart says crypto payments announcement is fake. Litecoin tumbles after spike

Cryptocurrency litecoin gave up a 20% gain and fell back to earth after a fake press release sent out by GlobeNewswire referenced a partnership with Walmart. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nAICUO

Data shows Covid booster shots are 'not appropriate' at this time, U.S. and international scientists conclude

An expert review of data concludes Covid vaccine boosters are not needed at this time for the general public, a group of U.S. and international scientists said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tDTdPO

‘Ignore China at your peril’: Ad mogul Martin Sorrell on Beijing’s tech crackdown

British businessman Martin Sorrell has warned that it's unwise for companies to completely ignore China despite the challenges that exist in the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3huxWmV

Investors are expecting a pullback for stocks before year-end, Deutsche survey shows

Deutsche Bank survey showed that 58% of respondents are expecting a correction between 5% and 10% before the new year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hsFbM5

Op-ed: We have a final opportunity to respond to climate change. Will we take it?

Drastically reducing emissions will stave off catastrophic climate change as well as create jobs, spur innovation, and boost economic growth, write Kristalina Georgieva and Patrick Verkooijen. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YSny23

'Aggressive': Tempers fray during heated German election debate

Germany's election race stepped up a gear on Sunday night during a heated TV debate between the three contenders vying to lead the country after the Sept. 26 vote. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nrzWQB

China will reportedly break up Ant Group's Alipay and force creation of new loans app

Beijing plans to break up Ant Group's Alipay and create a separate app for the fintech giant's loans business, the Financial Times reported Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EfyGX4

China's booming electric car industry is much bigger than just Nio and Xpeng

A Chinese official said Monday the country has 'too many' electric car businesses. A database shows the number has surged by the tens of thousands since 2019. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3A6gqN6

As many return to the office, tensions flare between the 'vaxxed and unvaxxed'

Workplace disputes are emerging between those who are vaccinated against Covid and those who are not. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EcSs59

Russia is building its military influence in Africa, challenging U.S. and French dominance

Russia is seeking to upend the status quo in Africa, using insecurity and diplomatic disputes with Western powers as a springboard to expand its presence on the continent. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k87sJT

The 29-year-old founder of a $1 billion fitnesswear label: We don’t worry about larger brands

Gymshark founder Ben Francis says he doesn't view big-name sportswear brands as a threat to his relatively young $1 billion label. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hu8A8L

The top 5 national universities of 2022, according to U.S. News—and what it takes to get in

Princeton University maintained its spot as the highest-ranked university in the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3htfRpj

China's zero-Covid stance could worsen debt problems for companies

China's zero-Covid stance could worsen the debt situation for the country's companies, some of which are already in financial distress, says S&P Global Ratings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hnpxSg

Stock futures are modestly higher after Dow, S&P post five straight days of losses

U.S. stock index futures were modestly higher in overnight trading on Sunday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EbcNYN

U.S. Open: Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic's hopes of calendar Grand Slam and 21st major

Daniil Medvedev ends Novak Djokovic's dreams of tennis immortality with a calendar Grand Slam and 21st major as he sweeps to victory, Sky Sports reports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ns29XK

China's hog farmers struggle as pork prices swing and throw off debt-fueled expansion plans

African swine fever decimated herds, and lured many businesses into the hog industry to take advantage of high prices, government subsidies and easy financing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k3rghb

China will be 'very careful' dealing with the Taliban government, former U.S. ambassador says

China is worried about potential terror attacks within its borders or on Chinese targets in the region, carried out from Afghan soil, said Max Baucus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k6IpqE

Asia-Pacific stocks set to dip following consecutive Wall Street losses

Chinese economic data, including retail sales and industrial production for August, is set to be out this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tBKBcG

Facebook to buy $100 million worth of unpaid invoices from 30,000 small businesses owned by women and minorities

Facebook announced a $100-million commitment to a program that supports small businesses owned by women and minorities by buying up their outstanding invoices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k2E9bC

Disney's remaining 2021 films will all have exclusive theatrical releases

The rest of Disney's 2021 slate will all arrive in theaters exclusively, the company said Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lhkILg

CNBC poll shows very little will persuade unvaccinated Americans to get Covid shots

Americans who are unvaccinated against Covid-19 are largely driven by a mistrust of the government and fears over vaccine side effects, a new poll reveals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k0k5qk

New study finds unvaccinated are 11 times more likely to die from Covid, CDC says

A large CDC study found that unvaccinated people are 11 times more likely than vaccinated people to die from Covid, Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3A13b08

Markets brace for hot consumer inflation report in the week ahead

Investors will focus on two big economic reports in the week ahead - August retail sales and consumer inflation data. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3laLJjO

How the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks forever changed air travel

The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks reshaped the aviation industry and how we travel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jXR4vf

British tennis player Emma Raducanu wins U.S. Open women's final

September 11, 2021

Raducanu is the first British woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam singles title. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k4f1RH

‘We were naive’: Ex-CIA, military and diplomatic veterans reflect on lessons learned, 20 years after 9/11

September 11, 2021

CNBC asked former CIA, military and diplomatic personnel what they feel America has learned — and failed to learn — since Sept. 11, 2001. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k2clnB

'9/11 millionaires' and mass corruption: How American money helped break Afghanistan

U.S. government contracts in Afghanistan fueled a system of mass corruption that engulfed the country and, eventually, doomed its fragile democracy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E48GO5

U.S. pauses inbound flights with Afghan evacuees after 4 cases of measles detected

The Afghans diagnosed with measles are in quarantine, and the CDC has begun contact-tracing steps, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yZ9BeP

'Vaccinate the children': Fauci outlines the case for offering Covid shots to young people

Dr. Anthony Fauci has outlined three key reasons supporting the case for vaccinating young people against the coronavirus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yYlJNh

Goldman Sachs says hedge funds are increasingly trying to compete with VCs in private deals

Hedge fund participation in private deals that typically involve venture capitalists has grown "enormously" in recent years, according to Goldman Sachs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3niD69g

Singapore pivots to living with Covid, refrains from tightening measures even as cases rise

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said Singapore wants to limit deaths and avoid overwhelming its hospitals, so it's not opening up the economy further for now. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tw5V3h

England v India: Fifth Test at Old Trafford called off due to potential Covid-19 cases in tourists' camp

The fifth Test between England and India at Old Trafford has been called off due to concerns within the tourists' camp over Covid-19. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3A1F6GG

People are booking Christmas vacations earlier than ever before

An early rush to book Christmas travel is causing hotels and rental homes to fill earlier than usual this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hjs6os

Why are Covid cases so high when millions are fully vaccinated? Blame the delta variant, experts say

The number of Covid cases being recorded daily in the West remains high, and even resembles earlier peaks at different points during the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BVGnQ4

Germany's left-wing socialists — leading election voter polls — are ready for power, former leader says

One of the big surprises in the run-up to the German federal election later this month has been the sharp increase in support for the Social Democratic Party. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z1Zo1n

Biden, Xi discuss avoiding confrontation in second phone call of new U.S. administration

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke for the first time since February on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BZsH6I

Southeast Asia's start-ups are moving with caution amid IPO frenzy, venture capitalist says

Appetite for Southeast Asia's start-ups is growing, but that hunger could remain unsated for some time, according to venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BWyLN3

Moderna shares rise after company reveals single-shot vaccine booster for Covid and flu

Moderna is developing a single-dose vaccine that combines the company's Covid vaccine and a flu booster. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hjUQNN

Covid waves will hit the global supply chain for two years, Reagan economist warns

Safanad's John Rutledge, who helped build President Ronald Reagan's economic plan, warns that Covid waves will hit the supply chain for two years. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AbNeUQ

Data shows the U.S. is the world’s largest Covid vaccine donor — way ahead of China

The U.S. has donated and delivered more than 114 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, according to public data compiled by UNICEF. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jXUUVd

China's rumored ambitions to dive into Afghanistan are overstated and unrealistic, experts say

Regional experts are not all convinced of China's enthusiasm for barreling into the war-torn Central Asian state on its western border. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hlIK6K

Ford to spend $2 billion to restructure operations and close plants in India

Ford has two vehicle and engine plants – Chennai and Sanand – in the country that employ thousands of people. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yvol8L

Asia-Pacific stocks set for mixed start as investors monitor Chinese tech stocks

Regulatory concerns surrounding sectors such as video games and private education could continue weighing on Chinese stocks in Hong Kong on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DW0mjk

Biden outlines plan to mandate Covid vaccines for millions: 'Our patience is wearing thin'

President Biden detailed a plan Thursday to raise Covid vaccination rates, pushing employers to immunize their staff and mandating shots for federal workers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BXGlHy

Amazon TVs are coming in October, with prices starting at $370

Two series will be available in various sizes: the Amazon Fire TV Omni and the more affordable Amazon Fire TV 4 Series. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BZSnjF

Elizabeth Holmes defense tries to block testimony on her extravagant expenses at Theranos

Attorneys for former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes want to block testimony from a finance manager that she used corporate funds for extravagant purchases. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E5CKsz

Stock futures are flat after Dow, S&P post fourth day of losses

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

Fed presidents Kaplan, Rosengren to sell individual stock holdings to address ethics concerns

The Fed officials will sell all their stocks by Sept. 30 and put the proceeds in passive investments. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nxv3Wz

Natural gas prices are rising and could be the most expensive in 13 years this winter

Natural gas prices have doubled this year and are expected to rise more, resulting in larger heating bills for some consumers and higher costs for utilities. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38T1DJA

Affirm stock skyrockets after reporting 71% revenue growth and strong guidance

The blockbuster earnings report comes after Affirm last month announced it's teaming up with Amazon to launch a buy now, pay later checkout option on the site. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2X8fzgA

Bill and Melinda Gates back UK A.I. start-up developing antiviral drugs to prevent pandemics

Bill and Melinda Gates have backed a U.K. start-up called Exscientia that's trying to design new drugs with artificial intelligence software. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l9VPkU

Weeks after fleeing Afghanistan, former President Ashraf Ghani issues 'explanation' statement to Afghan people — only in English

The former president apologized 'to the Afghan people' and denied taking millions of dollars in cash with him as he fled Afghanistan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38REVl9

Majority of fossil fuels need to stay underground to avert climate disaster, scientists say

The findings reaffirm the yawning gap between meaningful climate action and the rhetoric of policymakers touting their commitment to the energy transition. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hihB4F

Saudi prince says the U.S. should not withdraw Patriot missiles from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia and the Middle East need to be reassured of American commitment, Saudi Prince Turki Al-Faisal told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E1fCvq

Spain's top soccer league is launching NFT fantasy football cards for all its players

La Liga has agreed an exclusive, long-term partnership with French start-up Sorare to launch NFT fantasy football cards. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nfzQLX

Chinese driverless car firm WeRide launches 'Robovan' for autonomous deliveries

Chinese autonomous driving start-up WeRide has partnered with Jiangling Motors and delivery firm ZTO Express to launch a self-driving cargo van for logistics. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l21zgq

India is 'better equipped' to deal with a potential Covid third wave, WHO chief scientist says

The South Asian nation suffered a devastating second wave between February and early May, where daily infection cases and death rates rose at an alarming level. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BTVObl

Amsterdam's cannabis coffeeshops, already hit by Covid, fear a clampdown on tourists

Europe's so-called "city of sin" has not been the same since the Covid-19 pandemic struck and coffeeshops, popular with tourists, have been hit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3A0vU5s

Tencent, NetEase shares dive after Chinese regulators summon the firms over gaming concerns

Chinese regulators called in Tencent, NetEase and other game companies for an interview reminding them of restrictions on game time for children. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yXzjR9

Ukraine is the latest country to legalize bitcoin as the cryptocurrency slowly goes global

Ukraine is the fifth country in as many weeks to lay down some ground rules for the crypto market, in a sign that governments believe bitcoin is here to stay. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nh8Coo

Chinese Tesla rival XPeng plans new vehicles and targets a distant future in robots and flying cars

This year, XPeng showed off a second prototype of a flying car. And on Tuesday, it showed off a four-legged "robotic unicorn" as it pushes into new areas. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38Pk81x

Asia-Pacific stocks slip ahead of China's August inflation data release

China's consumer price index and producer price index for August is set to be released at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DVAZ1j

Biden Administration outlines how solar could be nearly half of electricity supply by 2050

Yearly solar capacity additions will need to double annually through 2025, before quadrupling from 2020's level each year between 2025 and 2030. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tqIFnh

United Airlines staff who are granted religious exemptions to vaccine mandate will be put on unpaid leave

United will give employees whose request for an exemption is denied will have five weeks to get vaccinated or face termination. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l3zGVj

Most expensive home in America defaults on $165 million in debt, heads for sale

The 105,000-square-foot Bel Air estate, known as "The One," was placed into receivership by the Los Angeles County Superior Court. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3z5gXOh

Record-breaking 'Shang-Chi' debut is an encouraging sign for the future of the box office, IMAX CEO says

Disney's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" smashed Labor Day weekend opening records and gave the industry confidence in its recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2X5k0sE

Op-ed: A key choice awaits China — money or principles

Beijing faces economic obstacles as it flexes its regulatory muscles. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tpZfU6

Lululemon shares surge on earnings beat, hiked outlook as shoppers spend on workout apparel

Lululemon shares rose after the athletic apparel maker reported fiscal second-quarter profit and revenue that topped analysts' expectations. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C889cn

Stock futures are flat after Dow and S&P 500 fall for the third straight session

On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 fell for the third day straight. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jVT0o2

Terrorism will increase under Afghanistan's newly appointed Taliban government, experts warn

Afghanistan's new interior minister is on the FBI's most-wanted list and is a designated global terrorist. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YFBRXC

Rocket Lab signs five-launch deal with European Internet of Things satellite company Kinéis

Rocket Lab signed a five-launch contract with European satellite data company Kinéis. The deal adds to the space company's backlog. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DYiXv4

GameStop shares fall despite posting narrower loss and rising sales

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

WHO extends call for a moratorium on Covid booster doses until the end of the year

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UK real estate agent wins over $254,000 after being refused 5 p.m. finish for childcare

A real estate agent in the U.K. has won £185,000 ($254,478) in compensation from her former employer, after the firm refused her flexible working request. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BS7cVj

Shipping powerhouse invests in Californian fuel start-up backed by Warren Buffett

The environmental footprint of shipping, a crucial cog in the global economy, is significant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zWDbmy

ECB to kick off its tapering debate as inflation surges to a 10-year high

Market participants are keenly watching the European Central Bank this week as the Frankfurt institution meets to discuss its pandemic-era stimulus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jSD9qa

Coinbase shares fall after it reveals SEC plans to sue over interest-earning product

Coinbase could be going to court against the SEC as the regulatory agency notified the crypto exchange of its plans to sue over its interest-earning product. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ncKjrn

BlackRock responds to George Soros' criticism over China investments

Soros described BlackRock's initiative in China as a "tragic mistake" that would "damage the national security interests of the U.S. and other democracies." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WXDb7i

JPMorgan is buying a majority stake in Volkswagen's payments unit

JPMorgan plans to buy a majority stake of close to 75% in Volkswagen's payments business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hcvhOM

China's central bank keeps the brakes on economic stimulus

China's central bank policymakers pushed back Tuesday on expectations they would take aggressive measures to boost economic growth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Vu3f9S

Hybrid working will now allow more people with disabilities to enter labor force, Ted Kennedy Jr. says

Over 1 billion people live with disabilities around the world today. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2X3nw6g

China's Xi Jinping to attend virtual BRICS summit chaired by India

When the term was first coined, BRIC referred to the four prominent emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa was added in 2010. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tmdedR

This 17-year-old Korean CEO made $1 million in sales this year. Now he's onto his next venture

At just 17 years old, Sukone Hong has realised his entrepreneurial dream by building not one but two businesses. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l0wD05

Asia-Pacific stocks slip; Japan revises second-quarter GDP estimate upward

Japan's economy saw 1.9% annualized growth, higher than the initial estimate for a 1.3% rise, revised government data showed Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3h9SSzs

Chinese exile Guo Wengui uses misinformation network to push unproven drugs to treat Covid

Wealthy Chinese exile Guo Wengui is using his online misinformation network to promote the use of unproven treatments for Covid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l0zndY

Insurance start-up Marshmallow becomes Britain's first Black-owned unicorn

Just 0.2% of venture capital funding went to Black entrepreneurs in the U.K. between 2009 and 2019, according to Extend Ventures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WUFgRs

Bitcoin tumbles nearly 10% as El Salvador adopts it as legal tender

Bitcoin fell Tuesday after hitting its highest level since May as El Salvador became the first country to adopt the cryptocurrency as legal tender. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3na0fux

Elizabeth Holmes is living on the grounds of a $135 million Silicon Valley estate during her trial

CNBC has learned former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has been staying in one of the homes on the Green Gables estate. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3tt6xXl

Parents who raise emotionally intelligent kids teach this important skill, says neuroscientist and parenting expert—here's how

Kids are more likely to succeed in life if parents help them cultivate emotional intelligence starting at a young age, neuroscientist William Stixrud says. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nbT9ph

Stock futures are flat in overnight trading after Dow's 260-point loss

Many investors are bracing for more volatility in September, one of the seasonally weakest months of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zSodOl

Fighting continues in Afghanistan's Panjshir valley as anti-Taliban resistance vows to hold out

A complete Taliban victory over the holdout Panjshir valley would be a devastating and symbolic blow, regional experts say. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jSZW5a

Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project

Ford has hired former Tesla and Apple executive Doug Field as its chief advanced technology and embedded systems officer, the company announced Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jSZNPa

WHO criticizes wealthy nations for hoarding Covid treatments and vaccines, saying it's prolonging pandemic

The U.S., which has fully immunized 53% of its population, has already administered booster shots to more than 1.3 million people. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jQnUxY

Apple sends invites for Sept. 14 launch event, where new iPhones are expected

Apple sent out invitations to the media for its annual September event, where the company is expected to launch new iPhones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kZkqZr

WHO says Covid will mutate like the flu and is likely here to stay

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Grayscale CEO calls SEC 'shortsighted' after regulator's comments on approval of a bitcoin ETF

The approval of the first bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is viewed as a crypto milestone because it would aid in the adoption of the nascent asset class. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l67GR3

WHO says delta remains the 'most concerning' Covid variant despite emergence of mu

Any new virus that emerges has to be able to compete with the "best of class," and right now that is delta, the WHO's Dr. Mike Ryan said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yQIfI2

Wind turbine giant Siemens Gamesa claims world-first in blade recycling

The issue of what to do with turbine blades when they're no longer needed is a headache for the industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/38KFJbF

UK government calls for security review of graphene firm’s takeover by Chinese academic

The U.K. government has called for an investigation into a takeover by a Chinese scientist of a small Welsh manufacturer that makes graphene. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3zSjQTG

Kim Kardashian’s cryptocurrency Instagram ad sparks criticism from UK financial watchdog

The head of the FCA singled out an Instagram ad posted by Kim Kardashian, in a speech warning of the risks of "speculative" cryptocurrency tokens. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3hc7y1c

Hyundai wants hydrogen fuel cell versions of all its commercial vehicle models by 2028

Firm is also looking to introduce a "next generation fuel-cell system" in 2023. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3yL0T3S

UK’s Boris Johnson to hike taxes to tackle Covid and social care crises

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce plans to hike taxes on Tuesday to fund health care and reforms to the country's social care system. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WVZYAW

Guinea coup rattles iron ore and bauxite markets, stokes economic uncertainty