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Fully vaccinated travelers from New Zealand can now enter Australia while those from Singapore would be allowed in from Nov. 21. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mthdn0

Gaming platform Roblox comes back online after three-day outage

Online gaming platform Roblox restored its services Sunday after an outage that began on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3btwkXb

Shanghai Disneyland suspends entry on Halloween, parkgoers required to take Covid tests to exit

Shanghai Disney Resort suspended entry late Sunday and asked visitors to get coronavirus tests, just hours before the night of Halloween. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3brsv4X

A Singapore start-up raked in almost $3 million in sales in 2 months — all through Facebook

Singapore-based Mdada, a social commerce startup, did its first livestream a year ago. Now it boasts $371,000 in weekly revenue. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BuR77j

Shares of Singapore's top banks jump ahead of third-quarter earnings

Singapore's top three listed bank stocks — DBS, OCBC and UOB — have beaten the benchmark Straits Times Index this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31kLTic

Why Jeff Bezos is backing this millennial founder's Indonesian start-up

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos invested an undisclosed sum in Ula, an Indonesian e-commerce start-up that's less than two years old. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EpkcD8

Biden rallies world leaders at G-20 to help address global supply chain issues

The world's supply chain is bearing the brunt of surging consumer demand, labor shortages and overseas manufacturing delays, all amid a relentless pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jSK56w

Market’s biggest bull sees year-end rally, but warns it's setting up Wall Street for a scare next year

Wells Fargo Securities' Chris Harvey from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jTbplb

Japan's Nikkei 225 surges 2%; data shows China's factory activity in October shrinking for second month

China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for October came in at 49.2, below the 50 level separating expansion from contraction. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BxZLlm

Facebook's Meta mission was laid out in a 2018 paper declaring 'The Metaverse is ours to lose'

Jason Rubin, Meta's vice president of metaverse content, wrote a document in 2018 that helped pave the way for Mark Zuckerberg's big announcement this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3muQAhE

GlobalFoundries CEO: We're sold out of semiconductor chip capacity through 2023

"I think for the better part of the next five to 10 years, we're going to be chasing supply not demand," GlobalFoundries CEO Caulfield said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bs7CkI

From 'adults giggling' to utopia: How GM's Corvette team describes the new Z06

In their own words, here's what Corvette team members had to say about the new Z06 and what being part of GM's most iconic franchise. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bpzACZ

'Eternals' is ambitious and 'refreshingly diverse,' but is overstuffed and 'a snooze,' critics say

"Eternals" currently holds a 62% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pQosHU

Two of the biggest bitcoin mining companies in the world are battling it out in a Texas town of 5,600 people

Two of the biggest names in bitcoin mining are battling it out for market share in Rockdale, Texas. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3msOEGk

Moderna says FDA needs more time to review its Covid vaccine for teens

Moderna said the FDA needs more time to complete its review of its Covid-19 vaccine for 12-to-17-year-olds before granting emergency use authorization. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nHIGRq

Without cooperation on climate change we will go nowhere, Italy's Draghi says

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is now more hopeful after successfully getting his G-20 partners to make new climate-related commitments. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jRdD4c

Stock futures rise slightly ahead of first trading day of November, as investors await key Fed meeting

Market participants are gearing up for another week of corporate earnings, a key Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday and October's jobs report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EsmDES

U.S. and EU agree to ease metal tariffs imposed by Trump administration

The United States and the European Union on Saturday announced an easing of a trade dispute that started during the Trump administration. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BvLXIr

Saudi Arabia foreign minister denies a diplomatic 'crisis' with Lebanon

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has said that the country sees any engagement with Lebanon as not "productive or useful" at the moment. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EA3rVE

Saudi Aramco posts 160% rise in third quarter profit, chairman calls for 'stable' energy transition

Aramco reports a 160% surge in third quarter net income to $30.4 billion, free cash flow jumps 131% as the oil giant capitalizes on market recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3buodd3

The global chip shortage is continuing to wreak havoc for the car giants

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Volkswagen and Stellantis said Thursday that the ongoing semiconductor shortage remains a major problem for them. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31437A5

Are high energy prices here to stay? Analysts weigh in on the gas crisis

Analysts are divided on whether demand for gas will continue to outstrip supply in years to come. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nD5ykJ

Starbucks revenue falls short as Covid hurts China sales, coffee chain offers mixed fiscal 2022 outlook

Starbucks saw same-store sales in China shrink by 7% during its fiscal fourth quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vSmGH8

Biden to discuss intensifying supply chain challenges with G20 leaders

Biden will convene a supply chain meeting with world leaders while in Rome in hopes of alleviating pressure points in the global trading system. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jOzN7w

Apple says it competes with PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo in sign of gaming importance

Previously, Apple only said it competed against Google's Android in smartphones and Microsoft Windows in PCs for the attention of software developers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jOTtYV

Four chipmakers that still look like buys as semis stocks edge back to highs, according to traders

The SOXX semi ETF is within striking distance of records. Four chipmakers still look like good value, though, according to two investors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mxnXjX

Treasury Secretary Yellen says spending bills will be anti-inflationary, lowering important costs

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asserted that the infrastructure spending proposal will lower inflation by reducing costs vital to households. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nz3EBM

Chevron reports highest free cash flow on record as rebound in oil boost results; shares gain

Chevron said Friday that it generated the highest free cash flow on record during the third quarter as commodities prices surged. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vSzhtS

Amazon-backed wind farm in Scotland begins operations

The last few years have seen a number of major firms strike power purchase agreements to buy renewable energy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZxWHZc

What’s at stake at the COP26 climate summit? Here’s a guide to the make-or-break issues

The major climate event, known as COP26, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland from Sunday through to Nov. 12. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pK1Okh

Euro zone inflation rises to 4.1% for October, hitting a new 13-year high

Higher inflation data comes as lawmakers fret about soaring energy prices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vXd9P9

Thailand looks to welcome tourists again — less than half its population is fully vaccinated

Thailand is set to remove quarantine restrictions for travelers from more than 40 countries starting Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EqW0jB

Ant Group-backed Paytm says it's 'more than well-capitalized' after raising its IPO size

In papers submitted to India's market regulator on Thursday, Paytm raised its IPO size from $2.2 billion to $2.44 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZypOfF

Delta mutation is no reason to panic — but Covid vaccination remains crucial, scientists say

Known as AY.4.2, there are some concerns the newly discovered subvariant could be more transmissible than the original delta strain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3w8Em1r

World spends $423 billion a year to subsidize fossil fuels, UN research says

UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said he was "very worried" that we are in a "historical moment in time." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZqX9Zn

India rejects net zero emissions target as Modi heads to COP26 climate talks

India's environment secretary R.P. Gupta reportedly said that net zero was not the solution to the climate crisis, ahead of COP26 climate meeting. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vTk3F0

Australia and the Middle East could lead exports of ‘green’ hydrogen, new report says

Demand for low-carbon hydrogen — which includes green hydrogen — could be as high as 530 million tonnes by 2050, said energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CCt6MQ

Facebook's rebrand could lose them a ton of employees—here's why

Facebook is changing its corporate name to Meta against a backdrop of alleged mishandlings of misinformation, hate speech and teen harm. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GvektU

Shares of EV start-up Lucid surge as much as 47% after confirming deliveries of its first car

Lucid's stock hit $39.78 a share – its highest point since the company went public through a SPAC deal on July 26 – before retreating Thursday afternoon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bjFKEu

Alibaba is ramping up in Europe, and is already ahead of Amazon in one region

Alibaba is investing heavily into Europe for Singles Day this year, as the Chinese tech giant competes with Amazon for the EU's exploding e-commerce market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XTE4yw

Japan stocks set to trade higher; investors monitor Apple supplier stocks following revenue miss

Apple on Thursday reported revenue that fell short of Wall Street expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nGqVlg

S&P 500 futures dip as Apple, Amazon shares drop after disappointing earnings

Shares of major technology companies suffered following disappointing earnings reports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vTXtvO

Amazon finally made its first TV with Alexa built in — here's what it's like

Amazon’s first TV sets, including the 4-Series and the higher-end Omni Series, which you can talk to and control without a remote, go on sale this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BiQ2iN

Facebook changes company name to Meta

Facebook on Thursday announced that it will change its company name to Meta, reflecting the company's growing ambitions beyond social media. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31cYEeD

Amazon set to report third-quarter earnings after the bell

Amazon is grappling with higher costs tied to employment and fulfillment expansion, as well as heightened pressures from global supply chain constraints. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BoDAOJ

Apple will report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell

Apple is currently in the middle of massive growth as sales of iPhones, iPads and Macs exploded during the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jLR0hK

Starbucks is about to report its earnings. Here's what to expect

Shares of the company have risen more than 5% this year, giving it a market value of $133 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vSmGH8

There's a 'Squid Game' cryptocurrency – and it's up nearly 2,400% in the last 24 hours

Netflix's new Korean-language show "Squid Game" now has its very own brand of cryptocurrency that's crushing it on the crypto charts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZpOrKV

Global Covid cases and deaths rise for the first time in two months, WHO says

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The market is starting to price in more interest rate hikes than the Fed is indicating

As inflation escalates, traders are expecting a more aggressive response from the Federal Reserve than policymakers are currently indicating. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Eu0oP5

Iran has agreed to return to nuclear talks — but don't expect a deal anytime soon, experts say

The announcement came amid tensions between Iran and the West as Tehran ramps up nuclear activity in breach of the 2015 deal's parameters. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BiLKbr

Economic growth rate slows to 2% on a sharp slowdown in consumer spending

The U.S. economy grew at a 2% rate in the third quarter, its slowest gain of the pandemic-era recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vUv88w

The global chip shortage is continuing to wreak havoc for the car giants

Volkswagen and Stellantis said Thursday that the ongoing semiconductor shortage remains a major problem for them. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31437A5

Tesla is setting the bar for electric vehicles, VW CEO admits

Herbert Diess made his remarks during an interview with CNBC's Julianna Tatelbaum. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mnIsPP

European Central Bank holds policy steady despite soaring inflation

The European Central Bank decided Thursday to keep interest rates and its monetary policy stance unchanged despite ongoing inflationary pressures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EoItcl

Ronald Koeman sacked by Barcelona

Ronald Koeman has been sacked as head coach of Barcelona after 14 months in charge. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pJ6W86

Oil giant Shell misses on third-quarter profit as Dan Loeb calls for the company to break up

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and announced it had set itself a bigger carbon reduction target. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vUt801

SoftBank takes stake in Israel's most active venture capital firm

SoftBank has invested $25 million in an Israeli venture capital platform called OurCrowd in exchange for a stake in the company. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vSHRZp

Are high energy prices here to stay? Analysts weigh in on the global gas crisis

Analysts are divided on whether demand for gas will continue to outstrip supply in years to come. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nD5ykJ

CoinList CEO sees bitcoin hitting $100,000 by the start of next year

Illustrating the growing demand for crypto holdings, CoinList just announced $100 million in series A funding, which has given it a valuation of $1.5 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EpnJBq

China is ramping up coal imports from Russia — but not Australia

As China tries to resolve its power shortage, the country is importing three times as much coal from Russia than last year, China customs data show. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pIZDNP

Stagflation in China is a 'very real' risk in the next couple of quarters, says analyst

High producer price index and a power crunch have made it difficult for Beijing to stimulate the economy aggressively, said Charlene Chu of Autonomous Research. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bge3g3

Australia's exports to China are jumping despite their trade fight

Meat and live animal products are still holding "steady" and going to China despite restrictions, said Oxford Economics. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mlyPkM

Asia-Pacific stocks slip ahead of Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision

The Bank of Japan is set to announce its latest monetary policy decision on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jFTXR2

A divergence between the two largest chipmakers, Nvidia and TSMC, could widen, traders say

It’s a tale of two chipmakers in the semiconductor space. Two traders explain the divergence between Nvidia and TSMC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XT3mgm

In global supply chain with no quick fix, companies are paying to ship air

How inefficient is logistics and shipping? Amid empty shelves, companies are literally paying to ship air, and needlessly contributing to climate change. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jGWU3G

This industrial giant reporting Thursday has a 'must-listen earnings call,' portfolio manager says

Caterpillar earnings are on deck Thursday morning, and one question on investors' minds could be how a slowdown in China has impacted the business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GpJx1H

Stock futures rise slightly after S&P 500 slips from a record

Investors awaited the first estimate for third-quarter annualized gross domestic product growth from the Commerce Department. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GvwNGP

Medicare and paid leave are big sticking points as Democrats rush to finish Biden's spending plans

Medicare and paid leave remain two of the biggest unresolved issues among Democrats in Congress, even as lawmakers make progress on taxes and timing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mmf1Og

Ford shatters Wall Street’s earnings expectations, raises guidance for the year on new vehicle demand

Ford Motor reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pJPgJK

How Amazon decides which climate tech start-ups to invest in — and what that says about its future ambitions

Matt Peterson, head of Amazon's $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund, explains how the tech giant picks its bets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZAGrXY

UK finance minister to outline spending plans for a 'new economy post-Covid’

Spending on health care and transport are among the plans British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak is set to announce in his budget statement on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZtZLFG

Synthetic fuels are the future of F1, says former world champion Nico Rosberg

The former world champion made his comments during CNBC's recent Sustainable Future Forum. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/315X3Y1

European Central Bank expected to hold steady as economy slows and inflation soars

Slowing growth and higher inflation could render October's ECB meeting more eventful than originally anticipated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XMQ9p9

Huawei spinoff Honor launches first smartphone overseas, complete with U.S. tech

Honor was sold off in December as U.S. sanctions on Huawei crippled the company's smartphone sales. Spinning off Honor was seen as a way of saving the brand. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XPkmUL

Deutsche Bank posts fifth straight quarter of profit despite slide in trading revenues

Deutsche Bank reported a fall in revenues at its investment banking unit on Wednesday, but still managed to beat expectations. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bcdy6r

HSBC sees opportunity in beaten down Chinese stocks

Investors have been cautious toward Chinese stocks amid Beijing's ongoing regulatory crackdown as well as contagion fears stemming from China Evergrande. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mpnpMZ

Investors pour money into Chinese start-ups despite regulatory crackdown

Venture capital investment in China rose in the third quarter, bringing year-to-date totals to more than all of 2020, multiple data sources show. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vMfc8m

Elon Musk is now nearly $100 billion richer than Jeff Bezos, and his net worth is on the cusp of hitting $300 billion

The Tesla CEO's personal net worth is now greater than the market cap of Toyota, the world's second largest automaker. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EmIHAD

Stock futures are flat after Dow, S&P close at records

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Tuesday after stocks closed at record highs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XNZME5

More Chinese developers could default, but analyst says real estate troubles have not spilled over

Troubles in China's real estate sector have not spilled over to other industries, said Bo Zhuang, senior analyst at investment firm Loomis Sayles. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mf0pjx

Asia-Pacific stocks slip; China's September industrial profits data ahead

Australia's consumer price index rose 0.8% in the September 2021 quarter, data from the country's Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GnFDX1

Stocks linked to Trump — DWAC and Phunware — sink after ex-president touts social media plans

Plans by Donald Trump to launch a social media app with a SPAC come after he was banned by Twitter and Facebook for inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EhSKqW

Congress is about to fight over the debt ceiling again – but it doesn't have to be this way

With the debt ceiling deadline set for early December, some prominent politicians are drafting ideas to reform or end the borrowing limit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZplejP

'Dune' sequel greenlit by Legendary and Warner Bros.

Denis Villeneuve will get the chance to create the second film of his planned two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's "Dune." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zivlq1

GM unveils new high-performance Chevy Corvette Z06 ahead of EV push

The 2023 Corvette Z06 — an important track-focused model — will be powered by a new 5.5-liter V-8 naturally aspirated engine, ahead of expected plans for an EV. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vKXdzl

CDC extends Covid restrictions for cruise ship industry into January

The CDC has allowed cruise ships to operate with conditions since October 2020, requiring masks onboard and vaccinations or testing of passengers and crew. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ExDzKr

Biden hopes fines on lingering cargo ships ease congestion at major U.S. ports

In accordance with these deadlines, carriers will be charged $100 for each lingering container per day starting Nov. 1. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vOCdrj

Alphabet reports better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue

Alphabet reported earnings after the bell. Here are the results. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vKHxvK

Microsoft beats revenue expectations, reporting 22% growth

Microsoft's Azure revenue growth came in ahead of analysts' expectations. The company saw strong demand for consumption-based cloud services in the quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3beJKq4

Robinhood shares tank as revenue falls way short of expectations on lighter crypto trading

Stock trading app Robinhood reported third quarter results after the bell on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ek8c5L

FDA panel recommends Pfizer's low-dose Covid vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11

The endorsement was a critical step in getting some 28 million more kids in the U.S. protected against the virus as the delta variant spreads. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EgiJ1S

AMD sales rise 54% on strong demand for chips for servers and game consoles

AMD has benefitted from a surge in electronics sales as its central processors and graphics processors power PCs, servers, and game consoles. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Gs2tfU

A start-up says its voice recognition tech beats Google and Amazon at reducing racial bias

Researchers have become increasingly concerned about bias in the algorithms powering speech recognition services. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pBdg1p

Sudan’s military has seized power in a coup. Here’s why it matters

A coup in Sudan has been met by widespread international condemnation, amid growing fears about the country's democratic transition and economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pHOxsn

Google search rival Ecosia launches $405 million VC fund to back climate tech start-ups

The so-called World Fund will invest in the "next generation" of founders looking to tackle climate change, Ecosia said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jELRYJ

Climate tech start-ups have raised a record $32 billion globally so far in 2021

Technology companies working on combating climate change have raised a record breaking $32 billion so far this year, according to a report published Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XKYCcB

Wealth management boom helps UBS report $2.3 billion profit, beating estimates

UBS has beaten analyst expectations in the third quarter as its wealth management division continued to outperform. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nsvAXW

Tesla's China sales have grown to nearly half the company's sales in the U.S.

Tesla reported sales of $3.11 billion in China in the third quarter, or 48.5% of the $6.41 billion U.S. sales during that time, according to a filing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pE6o3h

The 10 best global universities of 2022, according to U.S. News and World Report

For the ranking, U.S. News analyzed the data of 1,750 schools from 90 countries across 13 different variables. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZovecE

China needs more coal to avert a power crisis — but it's not likely to turn to Australia for supply

The world's second-largest economy relies heavily on coal for power generation, but is currently facing a short supply. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Gl0xWK

U.S. to require contact tracing, Covid tests when international visitor curbs lift next month

The restrictions were put in place first by the Trump administration in early 2020 and then extended by the Biden administration this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/314Gufb

Biden has few options to combat surging gas prices as voters grow concerned about inflation

There are "no immediate plans" to tap into emergency reserves or limit energy exports outside the United States, the Energy Department told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3maSlAj

How to start investing in real estate, according to a 25-year-old who co-owns 5 properties worth over $9 million

Sahil Mehta, 25, co-owns five investment properties with his brother, worth $9.4 million. Here are his tips for others who want to invest in real estate. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GmQNuY

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink: The next 1,000 billion-dollar start-ups will be in climate tech

The next 1,000 unicorns (companies worth more than $1 billion) will be in climate tech, Blackrock CEO Larry Fink said in Saudi Arabia on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EgvQQw

Uber jumps into Europe's rapid grocery delivery market with 15-minute service in Paris

Uber said it has expanded a partnership with French retailer Carrefour to debut a 15-minute grocery delivery service in Paris. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CiUZK2

Stock futures are flat after Dow and S&P 500 close at records, big tech earnings on deck

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

Apple’s new $179 AirPods are the best option for most people

The sound is excellent, the new AirPods 3 are comfortable, the battery life is great and the case has wireless charging. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EenuJj

Zuckerberg slams recent negative press before painting rosy, futuristic vision for Facebook

In Facebook's earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg slammed recent negative press reports based on leaked documents, then painted a rosy vision for the company. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BjddJL

Facebook whistleblower Haugen tells UK lawmakers the company refuses to take responsibility for its harms

Frances Haugen said the problems stemming from Facebook result from the company's unwillingness to take responsibility for its services. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pCGSf4

Cathie Wood disputes Jack Dorsey's hyperinflation warning, says prices will fall after holidays

Cathie Wood took to Twitter to expound on deflation after Dorsey tweeted "Hyperinflation is going to change everything. It's happening." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3b8tOph

Harvard professors warn that war-torn countries will miss global vaccine goals in 2022

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Facebook set to release third-quarter earnings in midst of whistleblower document dump

Facebook is set to release its third-quarter earnings after the bell Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CgeyT1

Democrats trim Biden's social spending plan as they rush to strike a deal this week

As President Joe Biden and Democrats slash the cost of their budget bill to win over key senators, major programs are being scaled back and some cut altogether. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jCTGy5

Economists expect shipping problems to linger well into 2022

Shipping backups at big U.S. ports are not likely to resolve themselves until well into 2022, according to economists. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bezvli

London expands its ultra-low emission zone in bid to reduce air pollution

The U.K. capital is one of many cities attempting to reduce air pollution on its roads. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vFn2Rc

Turkish lira hits record lows after Erdogan threatens foreign diplomats with 'persona non grata' status

"If Erdogan's threat is carried out it would trigger the worst crisis between Turkey and the Western world since ... 2002," one analyst said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vPpSmU

As France's presidential election nears, Macron's challengers are in the spotlight

Polls project that Marine Le Pen, from the right-wing Le Rassemblement National party, will challenge Macron in the second round of voting. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pEZ8o9

Those who do their homework end up investing in bitcoin, Scaramucci says

Anyone who studies bitcoin carefully and understands the cryptocurrency will be convinced of its potential, said hedge fund investor Anthony Scaramucci. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pzLQsT

PayPal says it's not looking to buy Pinterest right now; shares jump 6%

U.S. payments giant PayPal said that it is not currently interested in buying social media platform Pinterest. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CdM5gM

There's a chance China might finally put taxes on property

China is closer than ever to taxing property owners, now that Chinese President Xi Jinping has the political momentum to get the ball rolling, analysts say. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m9g97t

India's Mahindra Group expects 50% of vehicles sold by 2030 to be electric, CEO says

The market for battery-powered vehicles in India is still at a nascent stage, in large part due to high costs associated with owning an electric vehicle. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vEXvYu

In a remote world, firms are turning to team-building trips to boost morale

Running a retreat for hundreds of staff and flying them to one location from around Europe is a significant investment for any company to make. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m8Iefc

This 'gentle parenting' guru gives her tips for raising confident kids

Having a relationship with your child based on empathy and mutual respect, also known as "gentle parenting," can make them more confident, says one author. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pyzaSV

HSBC is set to report third-quarter earnings today. Here's what to expect

Reported pre-tax profit for the third quarter is forecast to jump 22.8% on year to $3.776 billion, according to analyst estimates compiled by HSBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mclafQ

Pakistan beat India in World Cup for first time with thumping 10-wicket victory in Dubai

Pakistan had lost all 12 of their previous World Cup matches against India, finally breaking the losing streak with a 10 wicket win on Sunday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jvPtMs

Goldman Sachs says investing in China is more challenging now, but the country isn't 'uninvestable'

Certain segments of the Chinese stock market have "done very well this year," says Timothy Moe of Goldman Sachs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BbJQcn

China is pushing to develop its own chips — but the country can't do without foreign tech

China's reliance on foreign firms in the semiconductor supply chain could make domestic giants vulnerable to geopolitical issues as was the case with Huawei. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jytDYJ

Top Wall Street analysts see upside in these stocks as earnings season continues

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Apple & Five Below. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pM6Vk7

'Buckle your seatbelts' because earnings will start to disappoint, long-term bull Art Hogan warns

National Securities' Art Hogan believes a storm of disappointing corporate guidance and missed revenue targets is ahead. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EdRlkW

America must protect these 5 technologies if it wants to remain a superpower, intelligence officials warn

U.S. intelligence officials have issued a stark warning: America's status as a global superpower depends on maintaining a lead in five key technologies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nmf7Eu

Two hedge funds sell stakes in Trump SPAC firm DWAC after merger news, big stock price rise

The huge increase in Digital World Acquisition's stock price came after Donald Trump said his new social media company would merge with the SPAC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zmcrir

How BioNTech went from a little-known biotech company to creating the Covid vaccine

BioNTech founders were confident in the potential of their mRNA technology, which they knew could trigger a powerful immune response. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vDGZYG

Champagne sales are surging close to pre-pandemic highs: 'Consumers are ready to celebrate'

Champagne sales are surging back after going flat during the Covid pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3b0JJFQ

Jeffrey Gundlach says inflation will stay above 4% through 2022

Billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach said inflation likely will remain elevated through 2021 and stay above 4% through at least 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZdtjY4

Now you can buy now, pay later for just about everything

Buy now, pay later is booming. For consumers, there are many advantages to installment payments. There are also downsides. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZiHE64

Dow futures fall slightly after the blue-chip average notches third winning week in a row

Some of the biggest technology companies are slated to report earnings this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mc2WL6

Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches upgraded semi-autonomous driving features in a challenge to Tesla

Xpeng released XPILOT 3.5, the latest version of its advanced driver-assistance system or ADAS. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZhGpUU

Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches flying car that can also operate on roads; plans for 2024 rollout

HT Aero, an affiliate of Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc., launched a new flying car on Sunday that it says can also drive on roads. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BaM2B9

Covid vaccine boosters are now available. Here's who's eligible for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J's shots

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nja4Vz

A neuroscientist shares the 4 brain-changing benefits of exercise—and how much she does every week

Exercise offers many benefits, including more energy, weight loss and stronger muscles. But we rarely consider the effects it has on our brain. A neuroscientist breaks down how physical activity can improve your focus, memory, learning — and even promote longevity. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B7jeJI

Elon Musk reposted this 28-year-old's meme—and then it sold as an NFT for nearly $20,000 in just 2 days

Though some dislike his reposting of memes, others have profited from Elon Musk's practice ⁠– including self-proclaimed "hobby artist" Eva Beylin. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XA0J2G

Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey says 'hyperinflation' will happen soon in the U.S. and the world

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey weighed in on escalating inflation in the U.S., saying things are going to get considerably worse. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m7Av1a

Fatal prop gun shooting shows why Hollywood crews are fighting for better working conditions

The accidental killing of Halyna Hutchins on a movie set has sparked inquiries about working conditions for Hollywood crew members. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3b1vgJM

U.S. officials keep close watch on the 'delta plus' Covid mutation as it spreads in the U.K.

The AY.4.2 subvariant has been detected in at least five cases in the U.S.: in Washington, D.C., California, North Carolina, Washington state and Massachusetts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G5wOAS

Facebook whistleblower releases documents to multiple news outlets showing company knows the harm it causes

Facebook was hit with reports from multiple news outlets based on documents provided by Frances Haugen, a former employee and whistleblower. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vBQEyU

Third juror dismissed in trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes after judge finds 'good cause' for leave

U.S. District Court Judge Davila said he "found good cause" for the dismissal of a third juror in the criminal trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ptwypr

Movie ticket sales have topped 2020's paltry box office, but still trail 2019's haul by 70%

Box office receipts have steadily improved throughout the year, suggesting over time the box office will return to more normal levels. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30ME98h

HSBC has some strategies for investors to overcome the ‘wall of worry’

With concerns about growth, inflation, Covid and central bank policy, investors have plenty on their plate when deciding where to allocate money right now. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GcxsMT

Trading in Trump social media SPAC halted as stock surges for second straight day

Trump-linked Digital World Acquisition Corp. soared Friday following a massive rally in the previous session. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m2p4ru

4 charts show how Covid vaccines are working in the UK

The situation is looking bad once again in Britain, but a closer look reveals that it could be lot worse without the vaccines. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jtORqG

Palantir's Peter Thiel thinks people should be concerned about surveillance AI

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel said this week that people should be more worried about "surveillance AI" than artificial general intelligences. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C9K3yi

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum: Technology & Innovation

CNBC meets those at the forefront of research and digital development to explore how the technology works and what environmental benefits it can bring. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pm7fFU

Edward Snowden warns weakening encryption would have dire consequences: 'Privacy is power'

Governments are piling pressure on tech giants like Facebook and Apple to grant authorities access to encrypted messages. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E4PWNz

ESG will create financial bubbles just like crypto, banking body CEO says

Tim Adams, president and CEO of the Institute of International Finance, told CNBC it was naïve to think there wouldn’t be bubbles created by green investment. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3b1PwLq

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum Asia: Technology & Innovation

'The UK really is in trouble': Doctors warn of a dire Covid crisis as officials reject restrictions

The warnings come as government officials have insisted that more restrictions on public life are not yet necessary. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BaWVTy

Big-name U.S. tech investors are moving in on Europe in increasing numbers

A growing number of renowned U.S. tech investors are moving to Europe to try and spot the next Klarna or Spotify. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B8iDY2

Australia says it's in the 'final stages' of opening borders to Singapore

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his government was in the final stages of working out a travel arrangement with the Singapore government. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XDJHAW

Scientists turn durian waste into bandages — and the internet has questions

Singapore scientists are making wound-healing bandages from durian husks. But questions — mainly around the smell of the pungent fruit — leave some skeptical. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E8QOkt

Sustainable investing is no different from ‘value’ investing, says asset manager

ESG factors can help investors to find companies with the potential to do well in the long term, said Yimei Li, CEO of China Asset Management. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Za5FvR

Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on set of movie, killing a crew member and injuring director

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Evergrande sends funds for its $83.5 million bond interest payment, says Chinese state-owned media

Evergrande has remitted the funds for a key interest payment that was due Sept. 23. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ng9CXZ

China may be moving toward easy monetary policy, but it will have to tread delicately

China's central bank is poised to move carefully toward easing monetary policy, even as the U.S. is on its way to tightening policy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3m2SGoz

Japan stocks set for lower start; S&P 500 rises to record close

The S&P 500 rose 0.3% overnight on Wall Street to a new record close of 4,549.78. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZgkHjK

Nasdaq futures dip after tech earnings fall flat

In Thursday's regular session, the S&P 500 notched both a fresh intraday high and new record close. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G2LjW6

More than 7,000 migrants expelled from U.S. by the Biden administration faced kidnappings, other attacks, report says

The Human Rights First report covers the Biden administration's use of Title 42, which was first implemented by former President Donald Trump. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nyjGvV

CDC panel unanimously endorses Moderna and J&J Covid boosters, sending to director for final approval

More than 39 million Moderna recipients and nearly 13 million J&J recipients may be eligible for a booster dose as early as Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aXN74z

Intel shares fall after component shortages hurt PC chip business

Intel is in a period of massive capital expenditure as it spends $20 billion this year, including on a new semiconductor factory in Arizona. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E0aRl1

Robinhood crypto wallet waitlist tops 1 million customers, CEO says

"Crypto is certainly here to stay as an asset class," Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev added in discussing the company's crypto wallet. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E1oMqX

Snap plummets 25% after missing on revenue expectations

Snap reported its third-quarter earnings on Thursday, missing revenue expectations after Apple’s iPhone privacy changes disrupted its advertising business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C7RCVW

Putin orders Russians to stop work for a week amid record Covid daily deaths

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the country to take a week off work — paid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C5OA4B

Tech billionaire Peter Thiel says he ‘underinvested’ in bitcoin

Peter Thiel, the co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, reportedly said he feels like he's underinvested in bitcoin as the cryptocurrency reached an all time high. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aUMBEt

UN's Mark Carney says 'enormous' stranded assets show the need for a rapid energy transition

His comments come in the run-up to COP26, one of the most important climate summits ever held. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pnY7kb

Sustainable jet fuel targets could push food prices higher, Ryanair CEO O'Leary warns

Despite his concerns, Michael O'Leary tells CNBC that ambitious targets need to be put in place. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G8ajve

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum: Money & Investing

From full finance systems such as Carbon Trading, to specific and new asset classes like Green Bonds, the choice on where to put your cash has never been greater. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3B6BQcx

Climate policies could spark an 'even worse' energy crisis, Saudi finance minister says

Saudi Arabia's finance minister has told CNBC that an "even worse" energy crisis could be triggered if the world is not careful with its climate policies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jnBfgK

SAP's cloud revenue jumps 20% as European software giant ramps up rivalry with Salesforce

SAP's third-quarter cloud revenue totalled $2.8 billion, up 20% from the same period a year ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zh5rTZ

The cheapest way to ‘own’ a superyacht? Buy an apartment on one

Residential superyachts sell onboard apartments to owners who want top-of-the-line amenities without the hassle of boat maintenance and staffing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZaQJxd

The delta variant has a mutation that's worrying experts: Here's what we know so far

A newly-discovered mutation of the delta variant is under investigation in the U.K. amid worries that it could make the virus even more transmissible. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aZreSe

India administers over one billion Covid vaccine doses

Government data showed around 30% of the eligible population is now fully inoculated against the disease in India. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3phMY4i

Malaysia could reopen to international tourists in November, says tourism minister

Malaysia's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Nancy Shukri said she's meeting Singapore officials next week to discuss resuming cross-border travel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lZVpPB

Barclays profit gets boost from deal-making, following Wall Street's lead

Barclays third-quarter profit beats expectations, getting a significant boost from its investment banking division. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aZ0m4N

The world won't be able to reach carbon neutrality without Asia, Suntory CEO says

The world needs Asia to address climate change — if not, net-zero emissions will be out of reach, Suntory CEO Takeshi Niinami said at CNBC's from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jkiNp6

China Evergrande shares briefly plunge more than 10%, after $2.6 billion asset sale falls through

China Evergrande shares briefly fell more than 10% Thursday after a deal fell through to sell part of its services unit to Hopson Development Holdings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30NnYHV

Trump announces social media platform launch plan, SPAC deal

Former President Donald Trump is launching his very own media network, which will include a social media platform in order to "stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E0iojL

Australia's farmers are not opposed to net zero emissions target, minister says

The agriculture sector was responsible for only 15% of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, according to policy think-tank Grattan Institute. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AUOr2E

Evergrande is 'just the beginning': Professor says more firms must exit China's property sector

Li Gan, economics professor at Texas A&M University, said China's real estate sector has to be "substantially smaller" to stabilize as housing demand falls. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C4cv4p

Tesla will change the type of battery cells it uses in all its standard-range cars

The move is likely a way for Tesla to increase profit margins on its vehicles, while not necessarily having to raise vehicle prices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vxb6kg

Japan stocks set for higher start after Dow sails to record high

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 152.03 points overnight to 35,609.34 after touching an all-time high earlier in the session. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C7UXVi

Stock futures inch lower in overnight trading after Dow retakes record high

The 30-stock Dow jumped about 150 points to hit an intraday record Wednesday, surpassing its peak from mid-August. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C0oiAF

Pennsylvania bitcoin miner jumps 52% in Nasdaq debut as bitcoin price hits record

Shares of Pennsylvania bitcoin miner Stronghold Digital Mining jumped 52% in their first day of trading on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G3xOFH

FDA clears Modnera and J&J Covid boosters, allows 'mix and match' shots

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ncE2dL

Tesla set to report third-quarter results after the bell

Tesla's deliveries rose during the quarter, setting a new company record, despite chip shortages and supply chain challenges weighing on the industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lXlLl7

Bitcoin jumps to new record above $65,000 after landmark U.S. ETF launch

Bitcoin notched a fresh all-time high on Wednesday as investors cheered the successful launch of the first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pl9IjG

UN watchdog warns of damaged ability to monitor Iran's nuclear activity

The IAEA's monitoring agreement with Iran is seen as vital to propping up the beleaguered 2015 Iranian nuclear deal. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lWjWVz

Facebook fined $69 million by UK competition watchdog for 'deliberate' breach during Giphy probe

Facebook has been fined £50.5 million ($69 million) for breaching an order imposed by the U.K. competition regulator. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C0etmq

Fossil fuel production 'dangerously out of sync' with global climate targets, UN warns

It reaffirms the yawning gap between meaningful climate action and the rhetoric of policymakers touting their commitment to the so-called "energy transition." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C0exma

'No commercial case for green hydrogen' yet: Siemens Energy CEO

Christian Bruch made his comments during a discussion at CNBC's Sustainable Future Forum. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BaqOmZ

Singapore extends Covid restrictions as cases remain high

Covid restrictions in Singapore have been extended for four more weeks, authorities announced Wednesday after new daily cases hit a record high on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pgyn9j

There are millions of jobs, but a shortage of workers: Economists explain why that's worrying

The pandemic has caused labor shortages all over the world at a time when demand is at a peak. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n89YQp

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum: Industry Response

It’s time to talk targets and check the promises that companies set. Are the goals achievable and what should happen if they’re missed? from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZfPOfk

ECB hawk and German central bank chief Jens Weidmann quits, cites personal reasons

European Central Bank member Jens Weidmann announced Wednesday that he will be stepping down as governor of the German central bank at the end of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vxrIsf

UK doctors call for urgent return of Covid restrictions as experts monitor new mutation

U.K. medical professionals have issued an urgent plea to the British government to reimpose Covid restrictions just as experts watch a virus mutation closely. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z5Oqfw

Alibaba shares surge 7% after Jack Ma appears in Europe and company releases new chip

Alibaba founder Jack Ma has been largely out of the public view since October 2020 when he made comments that appeared to criticize Chinese regulators. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pdZtOi

Panic ordering by retailers is making the supply chain crisis 'even worse'

Retailers and manufacturers are overordering or placing orders too early as they panic over the supply chain crisis, and that's not helping, experts told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z6z1uJ

Amazon is offering $4,000 bonuses to lure UK workers as Britain faces labor crunch

The e-commerce giant is offering U.K. workers joining bonuses of up to £3,000 in the run up to the festive period. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vtx33U

Alibaba expands cloud business abroad with new data centers in Asia, stepping up rivalry with Amazon

Alibaba's cloud computing expansion has focused on Asia, pitting it against U.S. rivals like Amazon and Microsoft. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30yCJy4

China needs new growth engines as property drags down economy, says analyst

China has not made enough progress to transition to a consumption-led economy, said Leland Miller, chief executive of research firm China Beige Book. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lX7p4h

Former Australian Prime Minister Turnbull says 'clean coal' is a scam

The idea of carbon capture and storage "simply doesn't work," claims former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FZ8lxj

How rising UK Covid cases could be ‘a compelling argument for boosters’

Dr. Kavita Patel explains why the surging number of Covid cases in the United Kingdom could be a compelling argument for booster shots. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lULcDT

Jan. 6 committee votes to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt for ignoring subpoena

The vote comes one day after Trump filed a lawsuit aiming to block the committee from obtaining records related to the Jan. 6 invasion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AWOLOq

Asia stocks rise; IMF downgrades region's 2021 economic growth forecast

China is set to announce its latest benchmark lending rate at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n8naos

Younger investors are treating crypto trading like a 'competition' with their friends, UK regulator says

Most investors under 40 are investing in a cryptocurrency or other high-risk product to compete with friends, according to the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z1gVKM

These are the highest-rated employers in the UK for work-life balance, according to Glassdoor

The Office for National Statistics has been named the U.K.'s best employer for work-life balance in 2021, according to jobs website Glassdoor. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Xtrq9p

'Squid Game' has been watched by two-thirds of all Netflix users but didn't move the needle on U.S. subscribers

Netflix added just 70,000 users from the U.S. and Canada in the quarter, and less than one million in the last 12 months. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G1SQVd

Netflix set to report third-quarter earnings after the bell

Netflix reports third-quarter earnings after the bell from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DUlUMl

Afghanistan's economy could shrink by 30% following Taliban takeover, IMF says

Afghanistan's gross domestic product could see a contraction of up to 30% following the Taliban takeover, the IMF said in its latest regional economic report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AYMYbs

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum 2021: Providing Energy

CNBC takes a look at the energy transition, from the role incumbent energy providers will play, to the new start-ups looking to change the business model one. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aQKukR

Russia chooses not to raise natural gas supplies to Europe despite Putin's pledge to help

Putin had suggested Russia could provide additional supply to Europe at a time when millions of households are facing soaring winter energy bills. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vrH6qb

German food delivery giant Delivery Hero leads $1 billion investment in grocery start-up Gorillas

Delivery Hero has invested $235 million in Gorillas as part of a $1 billion funding round. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E9HcpJ

Chinese EV maker Xpeng's flying car company raises over $500 million as it aims to roll out in 2024

HT Aero, Xpeng's flying car company, said it plans to launch a flying car model that can operate in the air as well as on roads. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ASWiO7

The UK has one of the highest Covid infection rates in the world right now: Here's why

The U.K.'s speedy vaccination rollout was widely praised, but now the country is seeing almost 50,000 new Covid cases a day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z7CfPc

UK secures $13 billion of investment as it seeks to overcome post-Brexit slump

The British government is set to announce that it has secured £9.7 billion ($13.4 billion) of new foreign investment. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YZ3ZoH

HSBC and 18 other banks can now sell wealth investment products in the Greater Bay Area

The Cross-boundary Wealth Management Connect Scheme is an initiative to link the capital markets of the Greater Bay Area, including Hong Kong and the Guangdong. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ndcjd8

Shares of China's Xiaomi jump 5% on news it will mass produce its own electric cars in 2024

In March, Xiaomi announced its entrance into the electric car race and said it plans to invest $10 billion into the business over the next 10 years. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZbfqKl

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum Asia: Providing Energy

These travelers moved to Europe despite knowing no one — here's how they make a living

Meet two women who moved to Europe — one left a tropical island to live in the Arctic, the other bought and opened a hotel in Spain during the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZbKw4u

'We are on a war on combating greenwashing,' says climate tech entrepreneur

A Swedish start-up that's been backed by Google claims that its carbon emissions tracker can help to put an end to corporate greenwashing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jhOfo3

Novelty or the future? Job recruiters weigh up the value of video resumes

Video resumes have been around a while but TikTok's move into the area shone a fresh light on the job-hunt tactic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jbw17x

How Evergrande found itself on the wrong side of China's regulators

Evergrande made little progress toward complying with China's crackdown on real estate debt until it was too late for investors who put money into its offshore bonds. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aRg1TW

Apple listened to its most loyal customers and fixed its laptop problems from the last five years

The new machines appear to be Apple addressing longstanding user complaints, especially from programmers and other professional-level users. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aNjXVt

Alibaba launches new server chip to boost its cloud business in challenge to Amazon and Microsoft

Alibaba sees cloud computing as a key part of its future growth and is looking to challenge U.S. giants including Amazon and Microsoft on the global stage. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z9ivL5

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the sea, South Korea says

The office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff did not immediately say what Pyongyang fired or how far the projectile flew. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XoMQV0

Maldives calls for rapid and immediate action to fight climate change

The world's largest carbon emitters are not listening to what's happening to countries facing extreme weather, said the minister of environment in Maldives. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vlWq7K

First bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund starts trading Tuesday. What to know before adding it to your portfolio

The first U.S. bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund will start trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange. What to know before adding it to your portfolio. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3jg81R0

Japan stocks set for higher start as investors watch Apple supplier shares in Asia

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to release minutes from its October monetary policy meeting minutes on Tuesday morning. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DSTiTT

Stock futures are flat ahead of major earnings reports on Tuesday

Earnings season continues on Tuesday with major reports from Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Netflix and United Airlines. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30xJ1Op

UK online lender Zopa valued at $1 billion in SoftBank-led funding round

British online lending start-up Zopa has raised $300 million in a funding round led by SoftBank, adding to the soaring investment flowing into European fintech. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pdUbCl

SEC says brokers enticed by payment for order flow are making trading into a game to lure investors

Wall Street's main regulator on Monday released its highly anticipated report on the jaw-dropping GameStop mania earlier this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vp2exg

Carl Icahn says the market over the long run will certainly 'hit the wall' because of money printing

Longtime activist investor Carl Icahn said Monday that U.S. markets could see challenges over the long term in the face of easy money and rising inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AU7f23

Fintech firm N26 is now worth more than Germany’s second-largest bank

German digital bank N26 said on Tuesday it has raised $900 million in a new funding round that values the firm at $9 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z6cxdJ

First bitcoin futures ETF to make its debut on the NYSE Tuesday, ProShares says

The first bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund will make its debut officially on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n1Hw2J

Vestas to install prototype of world's 'tallest and most powerful wind turbine' in 2022

The turbine is expected to produce 80 gigawatt hours a year, or enough to power roughly 20,000 households. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FW76Pk

Colin Powell, former secretary of State who made case for Iraq invasion, dies of Covid complications at 84

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Ford to spend $315 million converting British factory into electric vehicle plant

Ford has said it intends to spend $315 million transforming a factory in northwest England into an electric power unit production plant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z1gxvX

Supply chain chaos is already hitting global growth. And it's about to get worse

The Covid-19 pandemic has left one very destructive issue in its wake: Disruption to global supply chains. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vl32mG

Watch CNBC’s Sustainable Future Forum 2021: Responsibility & Regulation

CNBC breaks down the demographics of change and the laws and regulations that can guide it. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E6q7wT

Investors expect policy errors as major central banks reiterate ‘wait and see’ approach

A substantial portion of investors expect the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank to keep monetary policy slightly too loose for too long, according to a Deutsche Bank survey. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BSb49f

Gas crisis, labor shortages and supply chain chaos: Post-Brexit Britain faces a difficult winter

Britain has emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic to find itself faced with new economic crises that have left the country in "a precarious position," experts say. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FWT1RG

Mongolia has concerns about Rio Tinto's management of a major copper mine, official says

The mining giant operates the development project of the Oyu Tolgoi copper and gold mine in the South Gobi desert. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pbu9zC

How two college friends got Serena Williams and Usain Bolt to back their business

Alex Rose tells CNBC Make It how he and co-founder Sam Browne set up group sports events booking platform Let's Do This and got investment from Serena Williams. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lQrSrJ

Nord Stream 2: The Russian pipeline that everybody’s talking about

Remote, quiet but energy-rich: the coastal area of Lubmin in north Germany hosts the world's most controversial gas pipeline. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3pdDoQ0

Defaults loom over more property developers as China reassures investors on Evergrande

Amid the Evergrande crisis, more Chinese developers are facing defaults, as ratings agencies dished out a fresh round of downgrades. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AOXuSD

China GDP disappoints, third-quarter growth slows to 4.9%

China's third-quarter GDP grew a disappointing 4.9% as industrial activity rose less than expected in September. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aMv0yn

Faced with a power crisis, China may have ‘little choice’ but to ramp up coal consumption

China has to balance an immediate need to keep the lights on — via more coal — and its ambitious decarbonization targets, said Gavin Thompson of Wood Mackenzie. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p8lRZr

Klarna strengthens credit checks in the UK as regulators crack down on ‘buy now, pay later’

Klarna said it is introducing a number of changes in the U.K. including stronger credit checks and the ability to make instant payments. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FYDP6m

Facebook plans to hire 10,000 people in the EU to build its vision for a 'metaverse'

Facebook said it plans to create 10,000 high-skilled jobs in the EU over the next five years. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2XmxYGP

Dow futures are little changed ahead of a big week of earnings

The major averages are coming off a winning week. The Dow advanced 382 points on Friday, ending the week with a 1.58% gain for its best week since June. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j6n3sr

Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital, will continue treatment at home

The former president was admitted Tuesday evening. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mZofyV

Elon Musk is now worth $230 billion—as much as Bill Gates and Warren Buffett combined

Musk's net worth was $230 billion as of Friday morning, according Bloomberg, while Gates is worth $130 billion and Buffett has $102 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G1vOxV

Here's how much money you'd have if you invested $1,000 in Domino's pizza 10 years ago

The pizza chain's stock has soared over the past decade. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aJGe6A

Reddit channel posts stories of anti-vaxxers dying of Covid, scaring fence-sitters into getting the shot

A Reddit channel called r/HermanCainAward is filled with stories of people who mocked Covid-19 vaccines before eventually dying from the disease. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YTSrDK

Op-ed: Why the U.S.-China duo is the most significant, and potentially the most perilous, bilateral relationship in human history

Given that reality, neither the U.S. nor China is managing their rising tensions with adequate skill or durable strategy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DOlyak

Netflix's 'Squid Game' success opens doors for competition to take advantage of cheaper global production costs

Squid Game's success has made some media executives encouraged that they can find relatively inexpensive hits using local international talent outside the U.S. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YSAzJn

The first bitcoin futures ETF in the U.S. is set to begin trading next week

The bitcoin futures ETF from ProShares will begin trading next week, an amended filing indicated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j9dU2d

Porsche Taycan, the company's first fully electric model, outsells flagship 911 sports car

In a sign of growing demand for fully electric vehicles, Porsche's Taycan outsold its flagship 911 sports car in the first nine months of 2021. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mSbczc

Michael Burry of ‘The Big Short’ asked about shorting crypto days before bitcoin hit $60,000

"The Big Short" investor Michael Burry inquired about ways to bet against bitcoin just before the world's largest cryptocurrency hit a six-month high. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vfd7BG

Goldman Sachs crushes analysts' estimates on strong investment banking and trading results

Goldman is the last of the six-biggest U.S. banks to report earnings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YXIoNF

British lawmaker stabbed multiple times in southeast England, man arrested

British lawmaker David Amess was stabbed multiple times Friday at a location inside his local constituency, according to Sky News. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YPLeUP

U.S. to lift travel ban on Nov. 8, allowing vaccinated international visitors into the country

The measure is a relief for large airlines like Delta, United and American, which have struggled to return to profitability. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FQoAMT

Coldplay's world tour to use sustainable tech, but Chris Martin says 'backlash' for flying is right

Band says it will pay surcharge so it can "use or supply" sustainable aviation fuel when flying. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j4QrPO

China's central bank says Evergrande is unique and most real estate developers are stable

The People's Bank of China said Friday indebted developer China Evergrande is its own case, and that most real estate businesses are stable. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FN04ML

Bitcoin is inches away from reaching $60,000 amid ETF speculation

Bitcoin surged as high as $59,920, notching its highest level since May. 10, but struggled to break above the $60,000 mark. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aGPjgI

China risks making ‘big mistakes’ with widespread crackdown, says ex-IMF chief economist

Beijing's crackdown on sectors from technology to property creates "an enormous amount of uncertainty," said Raghuram Rajan, finance professor at Chicago Booth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j1sdGc

Sydney to allow quarantine-free international travel for Australians from next month

Australia shut its international borders in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and has so far allowed mostly citizens and permanent residents to return. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lI6y7o

After the gas crisis, the Arctic could be Russia and Europe's next flashpoint

A new cold front could open up in the political tension between the European Union and Russia over energy. This time in the Arctic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p8P723

Olympic BMX champion reveals the life lessons she learned from her part-time job

After her funding was cut, British Olympic BMX champion Beth Shriever became a teaching assistant, an experience she says taught her important life lessons. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3j2epem

A buried building near Jerusalem’s Western Wall is opening to travelers – here's what it looks like

After an excavation that lasted more than 150 years, an underground building constructed around A.D. 20 is set to open to the public in December. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DJnjW5

Indonesia's Bali is reopening to tourists — but visitors from Australia and Singapore may have to wait

Indonesia's Bali reopened to tourists from select countries on Thursday in what authorities call a "baby steps" approach to resuming international travel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FR7bUc

Chip shortage could persist for another 2 to 3 years, major Chinese consumer goods maker warns

The global chip shortage could persist for another 2 to 3 years, says the president of Hisense, one of China's largest household goods makers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BIXapD

Former President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with non-Covid related infection

Clinton's spokesman Angel Urena said late Tuesday that the former president was admitted to UCI Medical Center in California. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YZvOxr

Here's how much 10 big banks have cut their China growth forecasts

Major investment banks cut their predictions for China's 2021 GDP, warning that power cuts and a slump in the property market may drag down growth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3vheUX4

NHL started its $1 billion deal with ESPN and Turner Sports – here's how many people watched the season openers

The NHL returned to ESPN with a doubleheader that averaged 884,000 viewers, and TNT's coverage attracted more than 669,000 viewers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YT2iJG

Here's how Matt Amodio, who racked up $1.5 million on 'Jeopardy!,' plans to invest his winnings

"I'm not there on the day-to-day trading. It's too much for me to keep tracking of," now-former "Jeopardy!" champ Matt Amodio told CNBC on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ALao3Y

Stock futures are flat after S&P has best day since March on strong earnings

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mWng2w

Second-largest U.S. mortgage lender ditches its plan to accept payments in bitcoin

United Wholesale Mortgage is ditching its plan to accept crypto payments after its two-month pilot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YVCMnd

Virgin Galactic delays beginning of commercial spaceflights to fourth quarter 2022

Virgin Galactic is delaying the beginning of its commercial space tourism service to fourth quarter 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FO7WNN

FDA panel unanimously recommends Moderna Covid booster shots for at-risk adults

The endorsement is a crucial step before the U.S. can start giving third shots to some of the millions of Americans who originally received Moderna's vaccine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mNlZdO

GitLab jumps 22% in its Nasdaq debut after code-sharing company priced IPO above expected range

GitLab started trading on the Nasdaq on Thursday, after raising close to $650 million in its IPO to try and fend off Microsoft's GitHub. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BI7rmj

Microsoft to shut down LinkedIn in China

Microsoft halts LinkedIn China to launch standalone jobs app from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ADZOf7

Jobless claims fall below 300,000 for the first time since the pandemic began

Initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week ended Oct. 9 were expected to total 318,000. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p3575S

Another Facebook whistleblower is set to testify in UK Parliament

Facebook whistleblower Sophie Zhang will give evidence to British lawmakers on Oct. 18. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mUfiXG

Prince William chides billionaire space race after Blue Origin flight

The Duke of Cambridge's comments were made during an interview with the BBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lEulVO

London's ultra-fast grocery delivery war heats up with the arrival of Russian tech giant Yandex

Russian tech giant Yandex has launched a service in London that delivers groceries to people's doors in as little as 15 minutes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oXIcJ3

Crypto could cause 2008-level meltdown, Bank of England official warns

The Bank of England's deputy governor for financial stability, Jon Cunliffe, has warned that cryptocurrencies could spark a global financial crisis unless tough regulations are introduced. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AHyQ6v

Goldman Sachs says oil prices could be higher for much longer

Oil prices could stay at higher levels in the years to come as demand rebounds while supply remains tight, said Damien Courvalin of Goldman Sachs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p3tq3s

What is Putin's greatest worry right now? His own citizens

Improving Russian citizens' living standards is President Vladimir Putin's biggest concern right now, he told CNBC on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p1gZVR

Russia's Putin says crypto has 'value' — but maybe not for trading oil

Russian President Vladimir Putin thinks cryptocurrencies have value — but he's not convinced they can replace the U.S. dollar in settling oil trades. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p2nNTg

$100 oil is 'quite possible,' Russia's Putin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that oil prices could well reach $100 per barrel as demand for all energy commodities grows. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DGPg0T

Here are the best-selling electric cars in China so far this year

Tesla took two of the top three spots for best-selling electric car models in the first three quarters of the year, the China Passenger Car Association said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YPu0Xi

European rival to PayPal and Square makes $317 million acquisition to expand in the U.S.

SumUp, a U.K.-based payment processor, has acquired start-up Fivestars in a bid to expand its reach across the U.S. and take on giants like PayPal and Square. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aCUKgp

People in Israel and Bahrain are losing their vaccination status for not taking boosters

Israel and Bahrain want eligible residents to take their Covid booster shots — and those who don't do so risk losing privileges for the fully-vaccinated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2X95akP

Stock futures are flat as investors await more earnings results

U.S. stock futures opened flat Wednesday night after the S&P 500 snapped a three-day losing streak as companies kicked off the quarterly earnings season. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DBTdDV

Singapore's central bank tightens policy in surprise move as economy grows 6.5% in third quarter

Eleven out of 13 economists polled by Reuters had expected the Singapore central bank to keep its policy unchanged. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3v7t1xU

Barry Sternlicht says the 'deck is stacked' in China and he's not a fan of investing there

The global real estate investor told CNBC it's tough to invest directly in countries such as China where "we think the deck is stacked." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p0VCUC

Australia is preparing for another showdown with Big Tech — this time over defamatory posts

Australia has been "at the forefront" of establishing regulatory framework for social media companies to operate, Minister Paul Fletcher said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aDzLKB

Japan stocks set for higher start; China's September inflation data ahead

China's consumer price index and producer price index for September are set to be out at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3v8sZGb

Amazon India reportedly copied sellers' products and rigged search results

Amazon's India division systematically copied items sold by third-party sellers and manipulated search results to favor its own products, Reuters reported. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3v7LiLu

Senate Banking Committee Chair Brown urges Fed to stop deregulation until Biden picks nominees

The Senate's top Democrat in charge of banks wants Fed chief Powell to halt deregulation until Biden nominates members to the central bank. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DHcGmu

President Putin on Taiwan: ‘China does not need to use force’

China "does not need to use force" in order to achieve its desired "reunification" with Taiwan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DzuMHa

NHTSA asks Tesla why it didn't initiate a recall when it pushed safety-related software update

NHTSA pressed Tesla over safety-related software update and experimental driver assistance system testing on public roads. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30iiIvv

Shares of a British e-commerce firm, backed by Softbank, are in freefall

British e-commerce company THG has said it knows of "no notifiable reason" for a 35% plunge in its share price on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3v74Gs4

Russia's daily Covid death toll hits grim record as cases rise and vaccinations lag

Russia has hit a grim new record in its Covid-19 pandemic as it struggles with vaccinations and rising cases. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lD69n2

'Squid Game' is Netflix's biggest series launch after topping 100 million viewers globally

“Squid Game” attracted has 111 million viewers globally since its Sept. 17 release, making it Netflix’s biggest series launch of all time. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3aNlWcJ

U.S. officially the top destination for bitcoin miners, beating out China for the first time

The U.S. is now the number one destination for bitcoin miners, eclipsing China for the first time ever. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3avOFm7

Singapore's 'vaccinated travel lanes' spark a surge in flight searches, says Expedia

Singapore's new "vaccinated travel lanes" sparked a flurry of flight inquiries as residents seek to take advantage of easing international travel measures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2X6uXKu

Rising energy prices will squeeze company profits, says business consultant

U.S. firms have a better chance at protecting their margins thanks to a "very buoyant" consumer market, said Richard Martin, managing director of IMA Asia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YOweXw

IEA says clean energy progress remains 'far too slow'

The shadow of the Paris Agreement looms large over the IEA's report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YR5O7x

Stock futures muted ahead of earnings and inflation report

On Tuesday, the major averages fell for the third straight session. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mNHviH

Volatile energy markets are here to stay, IEA warns

The International Energy Agency said Wednesday that underinvestment in the energy market of the future means more volatility is ahead. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lAQdld

Apple sends invites for Oct. 18 launch event, where new MacBooks are expected

Apple announced on Tuesday that it plans to hold a launch event on October 18, where the company could announce new MacBook laptops and AirPods headphones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mO8afb

China's imports grow 17.6% in September, missing expectations

China reported disappointing growth in imports in September, while exports beat expectations, according to data released Wednesday by the customs agency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AwA2cB

Morgan Stanley upgrades China property to 'attractive' despite default fears

The U.S. investment bank said it believes that policy easing of the property sector looks likely to kick in, which will support Chinese real estate stocks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lAM6Fv

LG to pay up to $1.9 billion to General Motors over Bolt EV battery fires

Problems with the Bolt – the company's flagship mainstream EV – have led the automaker to recall every one of the electric cars since production began in 2016. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FOAerM

House approves debt limit increase that will last through part of December, sends bill to Biden

The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill to raise the U.S. debt limit, the final hurdle to averting a first-ever default. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DBuv6M

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner dies, days after stepping down for health reasons

Toymaker Hasbro announced its Chief Executive Officer Brian Goldner has passed away, just two days after he took medical leave. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FEenDh

Japan stocks set for lower open; China's trade data for September ahead

China's trade data for September is expected to be out around 11:00 a.m. HK/SIN on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iVrO85

A record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, led by food and retail industries

Job openings declined sharply in August while hiring also fell and the level of workers quitting their jobs hit the highest level since at least late 2000. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lyGoUP

FDA staff doesn't take stance on Moderna Covid booster shots, says two doses are enough to protect against severe disease

This is a critical step forward to winning formal clearance to be administered to people who received the first two doses. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iPCCof

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests Democrats could cut major pieces of Biden's economic plan

Democrats are looking for ways to cut costs from their $3.5 trillion social safety net and climate bill in order to win votes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FDJkHC

Dow falls for third straight day as investors await inflation data, bank earnings

The averages traded near the flatline for much of Tuesday's session before selling picked up into the close. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oPZwj9

Cathie Wood says exodus from high-cost cities will push down inflation as ARK heads to St. Petersburg

Cathie Wood is moving her investment firm's headquarters to St. Petersburg, Florida on Nov. 1. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n4tPQL

Inflation gauge should be hot again in September, and for months ahead

Consumer inflation is expected to have flared in September at the same rapid pace as August, and economists say there will likely be more hot numbers to follow. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lAa7MV

Tesla invites more drivers to ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ program — read the email here

FSD Beta provides early access to new features that Tesla is still working on, such as "autosteer on city streets." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iUtLSj

Coinbase is launching a marketplace for NFTs

Coinbase has opened a waitlist for a marketplace that lets users mint, collect and trade non-fungible tokens. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30f94tD

IMF warns on inflation, says the Fed and others should be prepared to tighten policy

Central banks such as the Fed should be preparing to tighten policy in case inflation gets out of control, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lAx6Y8

Sharp surge in energy prices threatens economic recovery and is already slowing growth

Energy prices are surging, and the economy is already feeling the pinch of higher fuel costs though it is far from stalling out. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DtU2hY

Dubai’s economy shows promising growth after slumping 11% last year

The real estate sector, which was already several years into decline when the pandemic began, is seeing a strong but uneven rebound. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AAozc3

Boeing aircraft orders outpace cancellations for eighth consecutive month

Boeing delivered 35 planes to customers last month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BB0oM2

IMF cuts its global growth forecast, citing supply disruptions and the pandemic

The revised outlook for this year comes amid supply chain issues in advanced economies and a worsening health situation in emerging countries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mIWaM1

Europe's green transition has been 'management by chaos,' energy expert says

Europe's handling of the transition to a green economy has been "management by chaos," according to Johannes Benigni, chairman of analysis firm JBC Energy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3asHU4m

Coinbase users slam new customer service phone support: 'It was a joke'

Coinbase in August set up a phone number for customers locked out of their accounts in response to criticism of its email system. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AtPYfX

Lawmakers slam UK's Covid response, say 'herd immunity' strategy a public health failure

The U.K government's initial approach to tackling the coronavirus outbreak has been called one of the country's worst ever public health failures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mFjpGS

Facebook whistleblower behind major leak is going to testify in Europe

Hot on the heels of her appearance in Congress, Frances Haugen is now set to give evidence to lawmakers in British Parliament. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BziLkx

‘No single company can address the climate crisis alone’: Business leaders on why co-operation is so important

As COP26 nears, calls for an approach which focuses on working together in favor of a common goal are growing louder by the day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iVEEmC

Chip machine maker ASML will grow into a $500 billion business next year, tech investors predict

Founded in 1984, ASML provides chip makers with essential hardware, software and services to mass produce patterns on silicon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ltQUwu

Evergrande plans to roll out electric cars in 2022, sending shares of its auto unit 6% higher

Evergrande pledged to push forward with mass production of its Hengchi-branded electric cars. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30i6142

IMF expresses 'full confidence' in the leadership of Kristalina Georgieva

"The Executive Board reaffirms its full confidence in the Managing Director's leadership and ability to continue to effectively carry out her duties," said IMF. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oU1EGK

China isn't the only huge Asian economy with a coal shortage now

Most of India's coal-fired power plants have critically low levels of coal inventory just as the economy is picking up and fueling electricity demand. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AC1hma

UK plans to beef up military deployments in Asia

The United Kingdom plans to increase its presence in the contested South China Sea and the Indo-Pacific region, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston said Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BzEEAc

She co-founded a $1 billion fintech start-up in Asia — and wants to show other women they can too

Tessa Wijaya, the co-founder of Indonesian payments start-up Xendit, describes herself as "a unicorn among unicorns among unicorns." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3atKibi

Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors watch oil prices

Oil prices have been on a tear in recent days, with international benchmark Brent crude futures and U.S. crude futures now sitting above $80 per barrel. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mEjEC2

Jamie Dimon says bitcoin is 'worthless'

Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO, isn't a fan of bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market value. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dqmd1a

'Turbocharged' M&A market could hit a record $6 trillion by year end, says KPMG

M&A activity could hit a record $6 trillion by the end of the year as businesses continue to embrace cheap financing and the pandemic recovery, KPMG has said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dv1E3H

The 10 fastest-growing science and technology jobs of the next decade

Hiring in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13% between 2020 and 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fz7uTz

Amazon will let managers decide how often employees come into the office

The company previously set a baseline of three days a week in the office. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YBbPoj

U.S. moves closer to clearing Moderna and J&J Covid booster shots this week

The FDA's vaccine advisory committee meeting come less than a month after U.S. regulators authorized third Covid shots of Pfizer's vaccine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lxx1EW

Apple decides its victory against Epic wasn't enough — it wants a total win

Apple's appeal would protect its lucrative App Store model, which has come under fire from international regulators and members of U.S. Congress. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dx4Com

Merck asks FDA to authorize antiviral Covid pill for emergency use

The Covid-19 treatment – known as molnupiravir – could be available to Americans by late this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DyLcQf

This 42-year-old saved $660,000 and moved to Mexico after losing her 6-figure job: 'I realized I could have a different life'

Roshida Dowe now has more than $1 million in investments and considers herself retired, since she only has to work when she wants to. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lx463Q

IMF boss Georgieva risks losing her job over China bias claims. Here's what you need to know

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, is under pressure after allegations that she told staff at the World Bank to amend a rankings to China's benefit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AC4RwQ

Lebanon suffers 24-hour blackout, food poisoning, business closures amid fuel crisis

The crisis is creating a nightmare for the country's residents, but has been a long time in the making. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WZFSFJ

Nobel Prize in economics awarded to David Card, Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens

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

Tesla took 12 years to build 100,000 cars. China's Xpeng and Nio took about half that time

China's electric car companies are racing to ramp up production, faster than Tesla did in its early days. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3avEYDW

China's military assertiveness over Taiwan will likely persist, says defense analyst

China this month sent a record number of military aircraft into Taiwan's air defense identification zone — raising concerns of a military accident. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bv55ah

5 charts show Russia's economic highs and lows under Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been instrumental in keeping Russia firmly on the global geopolitical and economic stage during his time in office. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oXBAKu

Singapore's new 'vaccinated travel lanes' won't significantly increase risks, minister says

Singapore will be launching more vaccinated travel lanes with South Korea, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YIf4KX

Long way to go to close UK pay gap, 'The Apprentice' star Karren Brady says

Brady, who is a baroness and vice-chairman of West Ham United Football Club, said there isn't a magic formula to pay equality. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lAX4et

Momentum, commitment, scale: Experts break down what it will take to hit climate goals

As the world gears up for COP26, climate change and net-zero goals are hot topics of discussion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3v0433n

Stock futures edge lower to start the week

Stock futures opened marginally lower Sunday night after investors shook off concerns about a much weaker-than-expected labor report released on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lrKMVq

China tech stocks surge after food delivery giant Meituan is hit with $534 million antitrust fine

Analysts said the antitrust fine has removed an "overhang" over food delivery giant Meituan and the company's shares rallied more than 7% in Hong Kong trade. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mJebtA

Tyson Fury says Deontay Wilder refused to show 'sportsmanship' after he knocked out American in third fight

"I'm a sportsman. I went over to him to show some love and respect and he didn't want to give it back," Tyson Fury said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BvcMxd

India will ban single-use plastics next year to cut pollution — experts say that's not enough

India is prohibiting single-use plastics from next year to tackle pollution, but environmental experts say the new rules alone won't mitigate the problem. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3awP0Vn

'No Time to Die' snares $56 million in domestic box office debut, tops $300 million globally

"No Time to Die" tallied an estimated $56 million during its domestic opening weekend, the fourth-best debut of any James Bond film. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oOsEY7

Start your holiday shopping now. Here are some goods that may be running out of stock

Here's a list of goods that will be hit by the latest supply chain and energy crises in China and Europe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iO35T7

Japan stocks set for higher open; South Korea's markets closed for holiday

Markets in South Korea are closed on Monday for a holiday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BpXx8B

Cotton prices just hit a 10-year high. Here's what that means for retailers and consumers

Cotton prices surged to a 10-year high on Friday, climbing well above $1 per pound and reaching levels not seen since July 7, 2011. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YKb5gW

Facebook's outage has people rethinking how they make money online

Zuckerberg and Facebook are making an aggressive push to woo content creators from platforms like TikTok and Snapchat, but some are rethinking their strategy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uWteUq

Disney's shift to streaming puts ESPN in awkward position of clinging to the past

Disney has executed the transition to streaming effectively, but its popular ESPN channels are still reliant on traditional pay TV. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iIOoRh

Unruly Passenger Arrested After NYC-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing: Officials

A possible security concern prompted an emergency landing at LaGuardia Airport and the arrest of a passenger aboard the plane. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WXKQ61

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert shares the 5 foods she eats every day to sharpen her memory and focus

A daily diet of colorful fruits and vegetables can help make your brain strong, sharper and smarter, studies show. Here's what a Harvard nutritional psychiatrist eats to strengthen her memory, focus and overall health. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30atpAr

Bill Gates, Elon Musk and 4 other business leaders on the best lessons they learned from Steve Jobs

October 09, 2021

It's been 10 years since Steve Jobs died. Here are six of the top lessons that his friends, colleagues and competitors say they've learned from his legacy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BsdR8V

Boston Dynamics has captivated the public with viral videos, now it's looking to impress paying customers

October 09, 2021

CNBC got a rare look at Boston Dynamics' office in Massachusetts to see two of the robots the company is working to commercialize: Spot and Stretch. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DtvSnF

Singapore tightens measures for the unvaccinated, says will take 3-6 months to new norm

Singapore's ministry of health said the move was aimed at protecting those who have not been vaccinated. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30bPZZt

Top Amazon aggregator Thrasio delays SPAC deal as top executives exit

Amazon aggregator Thrasio has put a SPAC deal on hold as it resolves issues with its financial audits, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3alPRbK

Apple is building a new regional headquarters in Los Angeles, signaling Hollywood ambition

Apple's new headquarters is a sign that the company will continue to invest in creating content for Apple TV+. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uTaC83

Strong wage gains cast doubt that inflation is going away anytime soon

September's wage gains provided more fuel to the argument that the current space of inflation could run longer than many economists anticipate. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iHPZGM

Stock market on comeback trail heads into what's supposed to be another stellar earnings season

Stocks proved hard to keep down this week, and the start of the earnings season could further bolster the comeback if profits roll in as expected or better. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oH0yxO

CDC director says when the Covid pandemic ends depends on human behavior

CDC Director Dr Rochelle Walensky says ending this pandemic comes down to human behavior, which "hasn't served us very well" so far from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dpuq60

World leaders reach landmark deal on a global corporate tax rate

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on Friday announced a major breakthrough over corporate tax rates, after years of disagreement. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lqEjdz

Nordic countries are restricting the use of Moderna's Covid vaccine. Here's why

Finland, Denmark and Sweden are limiting the use of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine in young people over concerns around rare cardiovascular side effects. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AlYxsZ

Elon Musk's SpaceX hits $100 billion valuation after secondary share sale

The valuation of Elon Musk's SpaceX crossed $100 billion following the company's latest financing round, CNBC has learned, which was announced this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YtfC7D

September's jobs report badly misses expectations with payrolls increasing by just 194,000

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 500,000 in September, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AiM89n

Poland’s defiance of EU law raises concern over a possible exit

Poland's highest court has ruled that some EU laws conflict with the country's constitution, raising concerns about Poland's commitment to the Union. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DjU3Fa

Nobel Peace Prize goes to journalists Maria Ressa, Dmitry Muratov for work on freedom of expression

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov for their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iIUPno

Singapore and South Korea to jointly launch quarantine-free travel for vaccinated travelers

Quarantine-free travel between Singapore and South Korea will start from Nov. 15 for vaccinated travelers, Singapore's ministry of transport said Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lo46Tw

Kevin O’Leary reacts to a 25-year-old earning $515,000 per year: 'This kid got it right'

Kevin O'Leary reacts to the monthly budget breakdown of Sahil Mehta, a 25-year-old real estate investor living in Berkley, California. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZZjCNj

Prospects of Iran nuclear talks going smoothly are 'bleak,' Eurasia Group says

The odds are stacked against an Iran nuclear deal being reached this year — even if negotiations restart, according to political risk consultancy Eurasia Group. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uQrtbm

‘A historic moment’: Why a malaria vaccine in Africa will reignite the fight against disease

Policymakers and health experts have welcomed the WHO's authorization of the first ever malaria vaccine, which could be rolled out in sub-Saharan Africa by the end of 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uQ87mO

Russia offered to pump more gas to Europe. But analysts doubt that's ever going to happen

Market analysts quickly suspected that the offer to increase supplies to Europe was likely intended to put pressure on Germany to certify the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fqguu9

Stuck in China, consumers are spending millions for luxury goods in Hainan

Chinese consumers opened their wallets to shop during the week-long National Day holiday that ended Thursday, even as travel numbers fell. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BncJn3

Samsung shares rise after it says third-quarter profit likely rose 28% from a year ago

Samsung said its operating profit for the quarter that ended in September was up 28% from a year ago to 15.8 trillion Korean won ($13.26 billion). from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FCgaJ4

How this ex-investor identified his $1 billion business idea

It's one thing to come up with a $1 billion business idea. It's quite another to come up with a string of them. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZXbnRU

Senate passes short-term increase to the debt limit, House to vote on it next

The Senate on Thursday approved a bill to help the U.S. avoid a default on its debt in the next few weeks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FrJbH3

Japan's Nikkei poised to jump as Wall Street rallies; China markets set to reopen

Mainland China markets are set to resume trading after a week-long holiday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YBDINt

Tesla moves headquarters from California to Texas

Elon Musk's growing dissatisfaction with California has been apparent for some time. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WS3DQ1

One market outside the U.S. is at seven-month lows, and trader warns against buying on weakness

Brazil has lagged global markets in the past month. But, for investors seeing the potential to buy the dip, one market expert has a warning. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Anj7JE

Take a look inside these deluxe Florida condos you could buy for about 560 bitcoin

The surge coincides with the recent run-up in bitcoin and other cyrptocurrency prices, and the two trends are converging in Miami. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WQuLPv

IBM says all U.S. employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 8 or face unpaid suspension

IBM told U.S. employees this week that they must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by Dec. 8 or face an unpaid suspension. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oInHQq

Stock futures are flat ahead of key employment report

U.S. stock index futures were flat during overnight trading on Thursday ahead of September's hotly anticipated jobs report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3axzKYJ

Fed Governor Lael Brainard is in line for a key banking position. Here's what it could mean for Wall Street

Fed Governor Lael Brainard should figure prominently as President Joe Biden weighs who will chair the central bank and who will specifically supervise banks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mPAvSH

How Peloton builds a community around health and wellness to craft its brand

Peloton wants to be known as a health and wellness company, not a fitness business, according to its chief marketing executive. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WShN3N

UN Secretary calls unequal distribution of Covid vaccines across globe immoral and stupid

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UAE receives praise and skepticism after revealing first net-zero pledge in the region

Despite efforts to diversify and build its green credentials, oil and gas exports remain the lynchpin of the UAE economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mqKIEA

Lawmakers have a deal on a short-term debt ceiling increase, Senate Majority Leader Schumer says

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that lawmakers have reached a deal on a short-term debt ceiling increase. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DoKbdt

Comcast’s Sky launches Sky Glass streaming TV

Comcast's European pay TV offering Sky has launched a smart television called Sky Glass. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iEcI6G

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize Covid vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11

The news couldn't come any sooner for parents anxious to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FoGYwe

Spain wants young people to leave home – and is offering them $300 a month to do so

Spain is planning to offer young people aged 18-35 years old 250 euros ($289) a month to incentivize them to move out of their parents' house and rent. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uMwFx6

George Soros' fund owns bitcoin, CEO confirms

Soros Fund Management, the asset management company founded by billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros, has revealed that it owns bitcoin. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lqcAtz

U.S. was right — Europe has become a 'hostage' to Russia over energy, analysts warn

Russia rode to Europe's rescue and offered to increase gas supplies to the region amid soaring prices on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AhPhGs

Meetings like Biden-Xi summit may be only way forward for U.S. and China, former Obama advisor says

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hold a virtual summit by the end of this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BkG3dM

The 'Orient Express' is a real train — and taking a ride is not cheap

After an 18-month hiatus, the luxurious Venice Simplon-Oriental-Express is back on the rails, with new routes to Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva, Rome and Florence. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bohlcr

Buy the dip despite inflation fears, Barclays says

With inflation fears persisting and the economic cycle maturing, Barclays sees a period of higher volatility and lower returns for European stock markets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lhN5dG

Don't fall for 'quick sound bites' around clean energy sources, Fortescue chairman says

Politicians have to look beyond catchphrases like "clean hydrogen" and understand the research behind renewable energy sources, says Andrew Forrest. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oCuj2D

Hong Kong stocks are 'undervalued' but the outlook is still rocky, warns strategist

Stocks around the world have seen a choppy start to the final quarter of 2021 as concerns linger around issues such as rising bond yields and Evergrande Group. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oCiRUH

This CEO sat on a toilet for 50 hours to raise funds. Now, investors are giving him $30 million

This Australian start-up is using humor, creativity and eco-friendly toilet paper to help build toilets in developing countries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lkdUy2

Japan stocks set to trade higher as volatile October continues

Mainland China markets remain closed on Thursday for the holidays. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BiPD0R

Why Tesla's solar business has not yet taken off as Elon Musk promised

It’s been five years since Tesla acquired SolarCity. CNBC interviewed experts and Tesla solar customers to see how the company is delivering on its promises. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lhEibS

Facebook is getting hammered by lawmakers, consumers and even investors

Following its most challenging month in more than three years, Facebook's social media empire is showing some major cracks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZS8rGc

Dr. Gottlieb sees Covid’s ‘pandemic phase’ ending when antiviral pills, kids' vaccines available

The former FDA chief and current Pfizer board member believes vaccines for kids and oral antiviral drugs will be "very important psychological events." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WO2Akf

Burger King becomes the first fast-food chain to test Impossible Foods' meatless nuggets

Burger King will test Impossible Foods' meatless nuggets in several markets, starting Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Bt4DJi

Stock futures are slightly higher after investors' debt ceiling concerns dwindle

U.S. stock futures inched higher Wednesday night after the Dow reclaimed a 459-point loss from earlier in the day as concerns about a debt ceiling deal eased. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yus9Yl

Biden and Chinese President Xi are planning to hold virtual meeting, sources say

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping plan to meet virtually before the end of this year, sources familiar with the matter told CNBC Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WT8FvO

Levi Strauss earnings beat as new denim styles drive sales growth, retailer raises outlook

Although many apparel companies have been hit by global supply chain bottlenecks, Levi has fared well comparatively due to its diversified manufacturing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3abJ9Vl

Latin America and Caribbean Islands have vaccinated just 37% of populations against Covid, WHO officials say

Canada, Chile and Uruguay have each fully vaccinated over 70% of their population against Covid, while the U.S. and other countries have immunized 50% or more. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AkSOnj

EU officials target a breakthrough for the 15% global tax deal this month

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China’s military activity near Taiwan increases risks of an accident, says analyst

The probability of an armed conflict in the Taiwan Strait remains "very low" but incursions increase risks of military accidents, said Neil Thomas of Eurasia. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AhCfZg

EU working to avoid new tariffs on the U.S. due in December, trade chief says

The European Union is working hard to avoid a fresh round of tariffs on the United States, Europe's trade chief told CNBC Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2WOhhUo

10-year Treasury yield tops 1.56% ahead of ADP jobs report

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed back above 1.56% early on Wednesday, ahead of the release of ADP's September employment change report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oDBVSr

U.S. tech investor Coatue is planning to set up an office in Europe

U.S. hedge fund Coatue Management is planning to set up a new office in Europe as part of an effort to capitalize on the continent's growing tech industry. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uIPotv

Here's a ranking of the world's 50 best restaurants for 2021

An annual list of the world's 50 best restaurants is back — and for the first time, one city dominated the top two spots. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lgVBJK

Google is updating Maps, Search and other products to help consumers save energy and reduce emissions

With the suite of product updates, Google hopes to make sustainability the easier choice, said CEO Sundar Pichai. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/300MKnz

Business insolvencies set to rise globally in 2022 — first time since Covid pandemic, research shows

Globally, business insolvencies are expected to jump 15% on year in 2022 following two consecutive years of decline, said trade credit insurer Euler Hermes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3uJ3PxF

U.S.-China talks will be difficult, but reengagement is the right strategy, expert says

U.S.-China talks will be "extremely tough sledding," but reengagement is the right strategy, according to Wendy Cutler of the Asia Society Policy Institute. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oH2FBT

Oil prices could hit an 'off the charts spike,' says strategist

Oil prices could experience an "off the charts spike" as winter approaches, says John Driscoll, chief strategist at JTD Energy Services. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3iBBdBA

Zuckerberg rejects claims that Facebook prioritizes profits over user safety

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday addressed claims made by whistleblower Frances Haugen, denying that the company prioritizes profits over user safety. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3AffVQ3

Turbulent market is fueling a never-before-seen trend between energy and S&P 500, Bespoke’s Paul Hickey finds

Over the past ten days, independent researcher Paul Hickey finds the energy sector is up almost 17% while the S&P 500 is down. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yjacvl

36-year-old founder of a $1 billion start-up shares his best advice for building a business

As a former start-up investor and the co-founder and CEO of $1 billion autos marketplace Carro, Aaron Tan knows a thing or two about running a business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BipbEp

Japan stocks set to bounce following Wall Street rebound

Mainland Chinese markets remain closed on Wednesday for the holidays. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DdsaP5

Congress faces 3 major economic deadlines before the year ends: Debt limit, infrastructure and government funding

Congress has several high-stakes deadlines ahead of it that could hold implications for the country for years to come. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lbveFa

Microsoft's big new Windows 11 update is out now — here's how to get it

Microsoft released Windows 11 this week. It has a new design including a centered Start menu and other features. Here's how to get it. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ozV08n

Here's what makes 'authoritative parents' different from the rest—and why psychologists say it's the best parenting style