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Coffee prices are at 10-year highs, and analysts say they have much further to go

Alongside bad weather, global supply constraints have hit the coffee market hard. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31kWsl6

India's economy is on track — but new Covid variant could weigh on growth, economists say

Gross domestic product grew 8.4% between July and September — India's fiscal second quarter — from a year ago, government data showed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32HV0Kl

IEA says renewable power installations are set for a record year, warns of net-zero uncertainty

IEA executive director Fatih Birol says "a new global energy economy is emerging." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZER77R

European markets set to rebound after tumultuous session due to omicron Covid variant

European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday after struggling to regain ground amid fears around the new omicron Covid variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lp6lpg

Omicron setback is a buying opportunity for tourism stocks, investor says

The pullback is "not dissimilar" to that seen with the discovery of the delta variant in late 2020, but is likely to be short-lived, said SpringOwl CEO Jason Ader. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3IbTEb1

This is now the world’s most expensive city to live in, study says

Tel Aviv, Israel is now the most expensive city in the world to live in, according to a biannual report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EcTfmf

CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over role in advising governor brother Andrew during harassment scandal

CNN has suspended anchor Chris Cuomo for his role in advising his brother Andrew Cuomo during the former governor's sexual harassment scandal. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D4RZjL

Elizabeth Holmes admits she went to Rupert Murdoch to try and kill WSJ Theranos story

Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes admitted in court that she tried to get News Corp's Rupert Murdoch to kill a Wall Street Journal story. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xHw8Od

Australian stocks muted following overnight Wall Street tumble

Shares stateside dropped overnight, with the S&P 500 falling nearly 2% amid fears over the recently discovered omicron Covid variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rjd8Vk

FDA advisory panel narrowly endorses Merck's oral Covid treatment pill, despite reduced efficacy and safety questions

The FDA's Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee voted 13 to 10 to recommend emergency authorization of molnupiravir, an oral antiviral drug to fight Covid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3G06qaF

Facebook's executive in charge of cryptocurrency is leaving the company

David Marcus struggled to get the company's crypto project off the ground due in part to scrutiny from regulators. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31dsv6E

Wife of powerful drug lord El Chapo Guzman sentenced to 3 years in prison

Coronel was also ordered to forfeit approximately $1.5 million. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31bTZJU

Salesforce promotes Bret Taylor to co-CEO alongside Benioff

A former Facebook executive, Bret Taylor quickly rose at Salesforce after it bought his start-up in 2016. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DgdxKE

Why Apple is the only tech stock that's up today

Needham analyst Laura Martin pointed to Apple's strong cash flow, product pipeline and a "flight to quality." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o65go7

These 11 countries could face extreme instability from climate change, says U.S. intelligence

A report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence warns "climate change will increasingly exacerbate risks to U.S. national security interests." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xBuA8E

Powell says Fed will discuss speeding up bond-buying taper at December meeting

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated Tuesday that the central bank could step up the removal of its efforts to boost the economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Eodj5z

UK spy chief: ‘The risk of Chinese miscalculation through overconfidence is real’

Richard Moore, the chief of British secret intelligence service MI6, is concerned that China could make a "miscalculation" because it is overconfident. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xAdyI0

Elon Musk tells SpaceX employees that Starship engine crisis is creating a 'risk of bankruptcy'

Elon Musk is angry with the lack of progress SpaceX has made in developing the Raptor engines that power its Starship rocket. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZCmOyG

Ray Dalio says cash is not a safe place right now despite heightened market volatility

"Cash is not a safe investment, is not a safe place because it will be taxed by inflation," Dalio said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xCWK2S

EU medical agency says vaccine revisions for omicron could be approved in 3-4 months

The European Union could approve a Covid-19 shot against the new variant within three to four months, the bloc's medical agency said Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D8Pzkm

Egyptian gas should start flowing to Lebanon in the next 3 months, U.S. energy envoy says

Natural gas from Egypt may start flowing to Lebanon within two or three months, according to Amos Hochstein, a U.S. State Department senior advisor. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xBaziy

World faces an anxious wait as Covid vaccine makers prepare for omicron variant

Global hopes are being pinned on vaccine makers to come up with shots that work against the new strain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D3YVO9

Euro zone inflation rate hits a record 4.9% for November

The euro zone's inflation rate has risen to a record high in November, prompting further questions about what the ECB will do next. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32MuX4X

Facebook-owner Meta told to sell Giphy as British regulator blocks acquisition

Meta, Facebook's parent, has been told by the U.K.'s competition watchdog that it must sell gif-sharing platform Giphy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DjryHv

Global markets rattled by omicron vaccine worries

U.S. futures are sliding, following Asian and European markets lower, on concerns that the new omicron Covid-19 variant could potentially evade vaccines. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DazFFY

Strategists urge investors to look through omicron volatility and stay the course

Strategists and economists are cautioning investors against hasty action. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I2UWFj

Many people are flying private jet services for the first time. Here's what they're paying

The cost of private jet charters can vary wildly. Here's why, and what new converts paid for their first flights during the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xBZvBz

European stocks set for positive open, optimistic that omicron variant won't derail recovery

European stocks are expected to open higher on Tuesday amid cautious optimism that the omicron Covid variant might not derail the global economic recovery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rhOGUh

Rolling back U.S.-China tariffs would ease inflation in the U.S., former Treasury secretary says

Eliminating tariffs imposed on goods during the U.S.-China trade war would help ease inflation in the U.S., former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZC4Igl

Bill Ackman says the Covid omicron variant could end up being bullish for markets

Bill Ackman said the new omicron variant of the coronavirus could actually give U.S. stocks a boost if symptoms turn out to be less severe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HZkwem

Philippine President Duterte will step down next year. Here are his potential successors

President Rodrigo Duterte's six-year term is coming to an end, and he has filed to run for a senate seat in the Philippine elections in May 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I4w9k6

BMW unveils high-performance XM hybrid electric concept vehicle ahead of U.S. production

BMW said the production car, called the BMW XM, will be available exclusively as a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle under the company's "M" performance unit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E694Lr

Elizabeth Holmes details abusive relationship with Theranos ex-president Balwani ahead of cross-examination

In her fourth and last day taking questions from her defense attorneys, Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes accused Sunny Balwani of physical and emotional abuse. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I1h1nI

Japan stocks set to rise as investors await Chinese factory activity data for November

China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for November is set to be out at 9:00 a.m. HK/SIN on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o4o4Uy

Stock futures rise as market set to build on Monday's rebound from omicron-triggered sell-off

The overnight action came after a broad-based comeback that saw the S&P 500 jump 1.3% with all 11 sectors registering gains. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I5jk99

Biden says he will direct FDA, CDC to use 'fastest process available' to clear Covid vaccines targeting omicron

President Joe Biden said he is directing federal agencies to be ready to move quickly to approve vaccines tailored to protect against the Covid omicron variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3E6jJpG

Powell to tell Senate omicron variant poses downside risk to economy, complicates inflation picture

Fed Chair Jerome Powell believes that the omicron variant of Covid-19 and a recent rise in coronavirus cases pose a threat to the U.S. economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CZfavW

Jack Dorsey's departure from Twitter gives him more time to focus on his passion for bitcoin

Decentralization of power on the internet is a major personal theme for Dorsey. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31c9uSr

New Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal is central to Jack Dorsey's plans to revamp social media

Parag Agrawal, Twitter's incoming CEO, is an engineer who worked his way up over the past decade to become the company's technology chief. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/317Beau

As the omicron variant spreads across the world, here's what we know so far

The heavily-mutated omicron Covid-19 variant has been detected in more countries as governments around the world weigh new travel bans and restrictive measures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3d1Kek2

Moderna CEO says it will take months to clear a new Covid vaccine targeting omicron

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I50peU

Peter Thiel-backed psychedelic start-up increases stake in Compass Pathways

Atai Life Sciences, the Peter Thiel-backed psychedelic start-up, has increased its stake in Compass Pathways. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p98Op1

UK stockbroker AJ Bell takes on fintech rivals with commission-free investing app

Wall Street's race to the bottom in stock brokerage fees is coming to the U.K. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FXJMzW

Bitcoin climbs back above $57,000 as cryptocurrencies rebound from sell-off

The price of bitcoin climbed nearly 6% in the last 24 hours to $57,373, according to Coin Metrics data. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cYdJ6j

Omicron Covid variant poses 'very high' global risk and is likely to spread, WHO warns

The omicron Covid variant is likely to spread further and poses a "very high" global risk, according to the World Health Organization. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I5sIJZ

A fintech helping banks enter the cloud hits $1 billion valuation in JPMorgan-backed investment

Thought Machine says its software helps big banks move away from legacy IT infrastructure to a modern, cloud-based platform. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cWsDtQ

South African doctor who first spotted the omicron Covid variant explains the symptoms

Omicron symptoms could be mild, according to the South African doctor who first spotted the variant, now dubbed "of concern" by the World Health Organization. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3reDSpX

Having a best friend at work could play a role in curbing the Great Resignation, experts say

Close relationships can help with employee engagement, experts say, but working from home makes it hard to retain those friendships. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cWhNEb

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ticket demand crashed box office sites, and that's a good thing

This kind of fervor has not been seen since 2019 when advanced tickets for titles like "Avengers: Endgame" and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" went on sale. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zy0aaN

European markets set to soar at the open despite global concern over omicron variant

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week far higher, despite extensive concerns over the newly-discovered omicron Covid variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nZL477

WHO says delta variant still the priority despite growing worries over new omicron Covid strain

"Over 99% of cases around the world are due to the delta variant and more deaths are occurring in the unvaccinated," says WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3d2MBmA

China could double down on its zero-Covid approach amid concerns about omicron, analysts say

As the new omicron Covid variant emerges and set fears anew Friday, it could cause China to "double down" on its zero-Covid approach, analysts say. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lgVXjw

A Harvard nutritionist and brain expert says she avoids these 5 foods that 'weaken memory and focus'

It's never too late to start eating in a way that gives you the best possible chance of staving off dementia as you age and making sure that your brain stays sharp and healthy. Here are the foods a Harvard nutritionist tries to avoid. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xuGDEF

Thailand start-up says it's boosting crop yields with app for farmers

Ricult is helping small farmers in Thailand and Pakistan boost yields through artificial intelligence and machine learning. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3I0jP4y

Covid developments to rule the market once again in the week ahead after Friday's rout

Uncertainty about a new emerging coronavirus strain could continue to spook markets in the week ahead, threatening the potential for a Santa rally. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FR6r0F

Stock futures move higher after Friday's big sell-off, investors monitor omicron Covid variant

Stocks are coming off a holiday-shortened session Friday in which the Dow posted its worst day since October 2020. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o1Ce94

Japan stocks set to slide as investors continue to watch omicron Covid variant developments

Investors in Asia-Pacific will continue to watch for developments surrounding the recently discovered omicron Covid variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rifNhS

U.S. dollar hits highest level since July 2020 — Oppenheimer on which stocks to watch

The greenback is breaking out. Oppenheimer's Ari Wald shares what that could mean for the stock market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZwkQ2Y

Moderna says an omicron variant vaccine could be ready in early 2022

Omicron was classified as a "variant of concern" by the WHO last week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cYI1Gi

Travel in 2022: Is it time to plan those big trips abroad?

Americans are planning to travel overseas next year as Covid vaccines and easing restrictions lend to a sense of normalcy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HXGcaJ

Fauci says U.S. should prepare to do anything and everything to fight the omicron variant

"Inevitably, it will be here. The question is will we be prepared for it?" Fauci said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D7w6AE

Elon Musk urges Tesla employees to reduce cost of vehicle deliveries

Rather than rushing orders out last-minute to hit end of quarter sales goals, Tesla CEO Elon Musk wants employees to focus on slashing cost of deliveries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3leyUWg

Black Friday shopping in stores drops 28% from pre-pandemic levels as shoppers spread spending throughout the season

Traffic at retail stores on Black Friday dropped 28.3% compared with 2019 levels, according to preliminary data from Sensormatic Solutions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xtRXkh

No cases of new omicron Covid variant in the U.S., CDC says

"We expect Omicron to be identified quickly, if it emerges in the U.S.," according to the statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o4u7c5

U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa, 7 other countries as new Covid variant emerges

The United States will restrict travel for non-U.S. citizens from South Africa and seven other countries starting on Monday as a new Covid variant emerges. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32D9Guo

Pfizer and BioNTech investigating new Covid variant, as J&J tests vaccine against mutated virus

Pfizer and BioNTech said they expect more data from lab tests in two weeks at the latest. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/315OXi9

Apple's computerized glasses will be as powerful as a Mac and launch next year, top analyst says

The Apple glasses will have more computing power than its rivals, according to top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DY5PWD

The rich are getting richer — and they’re fueling a private jet boom

Private jet demand is booming, driven by rising wealth, which is putting a squeeze of the supply of these aircrafts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HUOP5Y

Oil drops 12% in worst day of 2021, breaks below $70 as new Covid variant sparks global demand concerns

Oil prices came under pressure on Friday amid demand concerns after the WHO warned of a new Covid variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31444bZ

Bitcoin enters bear market territory as risk assets plunge on new Covid variant

The cryptocurrency is down 20% from an all-time high of nearly $69,000 which it hit earlier this month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oVYznC

Google warns crypto miners are hacking cloud accounts

Google said 86% of 50 recently compromised Google Cloud accounts were used to perform cryptocurrency mining. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rd2YFK

Extinction Rebellion target Amazon UK hubs with blockades on Black Friday

Protestors from Extinction Rebellion blockaded Amazon distribution centers in the U.K. as part of an effort disrupt the e-commerce giant's Black Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CV0xK0

Belgium confirms case of new, heavily mutated Covid variant

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DX8vno

$46 billion fintech Klarna sees losses quadruple amid surging demand for buy now, pay later

Buy now, pay later products like Klarna's have seen surging demand over the last year, thanks in no small part to the coronavirus pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3r8dRbP

Uber on brink of pausing operations in Brussels after court ruling

Uber has been ordered to stop offering its main ride-hailing service in the Belgian capital of Brussels from Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FP3de9

European officials voice concern over 'alarming' new Covid variant

The new variant comes at a time when different European nations are grappling with surging cases of the delta variant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lal1Zm

New Covid variant roils global markets with oil sinking 5%

Global markets went into a tailspin Friday following news of a new heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cSmDlM

A heavily-mutated Covid variant emerges in southern Africa: Here's what we know so far

The World Health Organization will meet on Friday to discuss a new heavily-mutated variant of Covid-19. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30UTLY1

Kevin O'Leary: 'I have no interest in being a crypto cowboy'

Celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary said that he prefers to consult with regulators before investing in cryptocurrencies, to avoid being seen as a "crypto cowboy." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32zIU6a

Fed risks running behind the curve on interest rates, says former New Zealand central bank governor

Meeting minutes for the November session showed Fed members are prepared to raise interest rates sooner if prices keep rising. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FPovIE

Children in the Netherlands are among the world's happiest. Here's what the parents do differently

Children in the Netherlands are among the happiest in the world, research suggests, and experts say that there are a number of reasons why this is the case. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CYeBCp

South African rand takes a hit on fears of new Covid variant with many mutations

The South African rand on Friday fell sharply against the dollar after a new variant with many mutations was detected in the country. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3rbG55E

Softbank fall steepens after report that Chinese regulators have asked Didi to delist from U.S.

Didi could either go for a privatization or a listing in Hong Kong after delisting in the U.S, the Bloomberg report said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HXG3E4

Dow futures plunge 400 points amid fears of new Covid variant found in South Africa

U.S. stock futures dropped in overnight trading on Thursday amid renewed Covid fears over a new variant found in South Africa. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l6Atpq

China's real estate uncertainties persist, fueling market anxiety

Swings in China's real estate stocks and bonds are keeping investors on edge, and could cause troubles in the sector to spill into the economy, says S&P. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3lakqGR

The latest gift trend: Booking travel 'experiences' instead of buying 'stuff'

Buying travel experiences — rather than products that need packing — is gaining popularity as the pandemic shifts gift-buying habits among Christmas shoppers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cQdoCE

Australia stocks slip ahead of October retail sales data release

Australia's retail sales data for October is set to be out at 8:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nStRMV

UK suspends flights to six African countries as new Covid variant raises alarms

A new variant of concern in South Africa has prompted a ban on flights to the U.K. for an undetermined period of time. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p3zIOL

Yale psychologist: How to cope in a world of climate disasters, trauma and anxiety

Sarah Lowe is a psychologist and a public health professor at Yale. She shares recommendations on how to understand climate trauma and anxiety. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FH03ce

German central bank warns of overblown property prices with the problem spreading

Germany's central bank warned Thursday about overvaluation in the housing market, calling it a "specific vulnerability." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DQYF6w

Berlin's new leadership could mean NATO spending rises and U.S. missiles stay in Germany

Experts have been poring over Germany's new coalition's pledges to see what they mean for the country's future. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FKRo8B

The EU is planning a 9-month expiration date on its Covid vaccine passports

The idea now is that the document has a life span of nine months after the first set of vaccines are administered. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3laypwm

Sweden's first-ever female prime minister resigns just hours after her appointment

Andersson said on Wednesday that she was forced to resign after her budget bill failed to pass and the Green Party quit their two-party coalition government. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32nDxqs

Merkel's push for German lockdown reportedly blocked as death toll passes 100,000

Germany's death toll has now surpassed 100,000 but the country's incoming, new coalition government is resisting a lockdown, for now. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3p276Wa

IEA chief criticizes artificial tightness in energy markets, says some failed to help cool prices

His comments come as energy analysts assess the effectiveness of a U.S.-led pledge to release oil from strategic reserves to stymie surging fuel prices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nPYG59

India might tighten crypto rules instead of imposing an outright ban, crypto exchange boss says

A parliamentary bulletin dated Nov. 23 showed that the Indian government plans to introduce a new bill that seeks to ban most private cryptocurrencies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oW8tG1

Are Covid vaccine mandates ethical? Here’s what medical experts think

As governments around the world introduce Covid-19 vaccination mandates, experts outline the ethical considerations policymakers must take into account. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3COZv22

European markets head for positive open despite Covid headwinds

European stocks are expected to open higher on Thursday as investors continue to monitor the Covid crisis in the region and political developments in Germany. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FOI8Ai

Tencent must get approval from Chinese regulators before publishing new apps and updates

China's Ministry of Industry and Information must review any new apps and updates by Tencent before they can be launched. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CSr9LL

Shares of Chinese real estate developer Kaisa pop 20% after debt restructuring plan

Chinese real estate developer Kaisa announced plans for paying back investors, alleviating concerns about one company in the struggling property sector. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3r8RcfE

China's 5 big tech issues for 2022

China's technology sector has been on a wild ride, with tightening regulation and Beijing continuing to push for self-sufficiency in key areas. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CL8TUp

Baidu kicks off its robotaxi business, after getting the OK to charge fees in Beijing

Chinese tech giant Baidu said it received approval for collecting robotaxi fares in a part of Beijing, a major step toward building a driverless taxi business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3r9Seb4

Tesla bull Cathie Wood says Apple should've bought the EV pioneer, but 'we're happy they didn't'

Ark Invest's Cathie Wood told CNBC on Wednesday that Apple could have owned the driverless vehicle market by purchasing Tesla. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DP9mWZ

Inflation is not going away any time soon – and Biden will have to wait it out like the rest of us

Inflation has blossomed into a chief concern for the White House, which has ramped up efforts to remedy supply-chain interruptions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zq3Yec

'Encanto' is Disney Animation's 60th film, and critics say it's among the best

Disney's "Encanto" has been largely praised by critics for its animation style, diversity and "spellbinding" songs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DThJRr

Tour this Florida mansion near the Everglades that could break a real estate record

The residence at 3030 Meadow Lane is about half the size of the previous record-setting mansion, but its owners are asking double the price. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DQYXKD

California docks see 'significant progress' with supply chain backlog, port chief says

Mario Cordero, executive director of the Port of Long Beach, cites "significant progress" at California ports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nM7KYu

Fed members ready to raise interest rates if inflation continues to run high, meeting minutes show

Minutes from the November Fed meeting show members concerned about inflation and willing to raise interest rates should it continue to run hot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30Z9FAj

Weekly jobless claims post stunning decline to 199,000, the lowest level since 1969

Initial jobless claims totaled 199,000 last week, the lowest since 1969, easily beating Dow Jones estimates for 260,000. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3refggO

The Federal Reserve is likely to become a tougher talking central bank, could end bond program sooner

Expect more tough talk from the Federal Reserve as it may weigh winding down its bond program sooner-than-expected. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FHfEbO

U.S. blacklists dozens of Chinese tech firms citing national security concerns

The Chinese Communist Party has previously said that it does not engage in industrial espionage.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nLOGK4

Are Covid vaccine mandates ethical? Here’s what medical experts think

As governments around the world introduce Covid-19 vaccination mandates, experts outline the ethical considerations policymakers must take into account. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3COZv22

'Either we kill it, or it will kill us': The fight to dismantle a shadow court system threatening climate goals

Five fossil fuel companies are already known to be seeking over $18 billion in compensation from governments over energy policy changes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CRkb9M

Investors are going wild over a Dutch chip firm. And you've probably never heard of it

The 37-year-old company is the only firm in the world capable of making the highly-complex machines that are needed to manufacture the most advanced chips. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cGupzl

Turkey may not be the only country facing a currency crisis, says investor Mark Mobius

Countries with debt in U.S. dollars will be hit by higher interest rates in the U.S., said Mobius, founding partner of investment firm Mobius Capital Partners. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30UehaU

Jim Cramer says buy these best-of-breed tech stocks first as Nasdaq gets hit

"It's a little tricky with the holiday, but these high-fliers should be putting in bottoms by Friday," the "Mad Money" host said Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cK2UVi

Pakistan's central bank predicts 5% growth for the economy despite inflation worries

Pakistan's economy is still teetering on the brink of crisis — the country faces record inflation that is pushing the price of daily commodities higher. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DPN5bw

China shows no signs of abandoning its zero-Covid strategy anytime soon, says Jefferies

China is forging ahead with its zero-Covid approach, and there are signs it won't be abandoning that stance anytime soon, according to Jefferies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HNioq2

Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng wants to sell half of its cars overseas

Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng wants half of its vehicle deliveries to go outside China, vice president and chairman Brian Gu said Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32j3zLs

The worst is over for global supply chains, but shipping association says industry faces lingering issues

The shipping industry is still challenged by difficulties in crew changes, said Esben Poulsson, chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oZrQOB

Elizabeth Holmes admits she added drugmakers' logos to Theranos reports

Elizabeth Holmes returned to the stand for a third day to continue to build her defense in her criminal fraud trial. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3r5j0l0

Singapore's economy grew 7.1% in the third quarter from a year ago — better than estimate

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said the Singapore economy is expected to grow by around 7% in 2021. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32iJ0yK

Stock futures are little changed after tech shares continue their sell-off

U.S. stock futures were little changed Tuesday night after tech shares sold off for the second day in a row. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oX0PLn

Cramer's lightning round: Only autonomous vehicle play I think about is Nvidia

"Mad Money" host Jim Cramer rings the lightning round bell, which means he's giving his answers to callers' stock questions at rapid speed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l361MM

Blockbuster art week sets record with more than $2.6 billion in sales

Sales at Christie's, Sotheby's and Philips totaled $2.65 billion over the course of the two weeks, according to Pi-eX. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CXGElP

HP shares jump after earnings beat, CEO says return to office driving PC demand

"We have been prioritizing commercial sales because margin is better for the company," HP CEO Enrique Lores told CNBC's Jim Cramer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xhCP9w

Japan stocks set for decline as investors watch U.S. Treasury yields

The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has been climbing since President Joe Biden announced his renomination of Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CLS9wt

Gap shares crater 15% after retailer sees millions in lost sales from delayed product shipments, cuts its forecast

Gap Inc. on Tuesday slashed its full-year outlook due to supply chain complications that put a damper on its third-quarter sales and took a bite out of profits. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DPU9oA

Avoid these 3 holiday scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

This year is projected to be the biggest ever for U.S. holiday sales online. Criminals may try to take advantage. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HMPVjY

Glass bottle shortages put pressure on wine and spirits companies ahead of key holiday season

Glass bottles are in short supply, putting pressure on winemakers and distillers ahead of the holiday season. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FAyzoC

Tesla will spend at least $1.06 billion on Texas 'Gigafactory' and hopes to finish it this year, filings show

The permits show that Tesla's previously announced expansion in Austin remains on track to start producing vehicles in the near future. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CMr6Rx

Several hundred Google employees sign manifesto against widened vaccine mandate

An anti-vaccine mandate manifesto is circulating around the company as deadline nears. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cHIRHd

Apple sues company known for hacking iPhones on behalf of governments

Apple has sued NSO Group, an Israeli firm that sells software to government agencies and law enforcement that allows them to hack iPhones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZhyHdl

Europe and Central Asia could suffer another 700,000 Covid deaths by spring as infections soar, WHO says

The continent is facing a surge of infection which has led to a lockdown in Austria and curbs in the Netherlands. Germany is also weighing tougher measures. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3r0uGp2

Dogecoin is not good for the crypto market, Ripple CEO says

Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency based on a viral internet meme of a Shiba Inu dog which started as a joke in 2013, had a market capitalization as high as $88 billion in May this year.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nIHj64

Covid, the ECB and trade: Why the euro is undergoing a 'fundamental realignment'

The euro has cratered over the past month as a resurgence of Covid-19, European Central Bank policy divergence and political uncertainty converge. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HOmTAI

U.S., other nations will tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve as gas prices hover around 7-year high

The U.S. will release 50 millions barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to combat climbing gas prices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cFRl1r

10-minute grocery delivery start-up Getir to buy UK rival Weezy as buzzy market enters consolidation

Istanbul-based Getir, which aims to ship groceries to people's doors in as little as 10 minutes, says it is buying Weezy to further expand into the U.K. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xh52h1

Turkish lira plummets to 'insane' historic low after President Erdogan sparks sell-off

Inflation in Turkey is now near 20%, meaning basic goods for Turks have soared in price and their local currency salaries are severely devalued. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30QE97a

Kevin O'Leary on U.S. spending plan: 'The last thing we need is an inflation bill'

Voters in the U.S. are "pissed" about inflation and the Democrats may have a difficult time at 2022's midterm elections, celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DLts4C

Stock futures are mildly lower after rout in tech stocks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell on Monday as growth pockets of the market reacted to a jump in bond yields. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xbA75E

'Vaccinated, recovered or dead': Germany gives stark winter warning to its people

Germany's health minister issued a stark warning to the country's public on Monday and outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel called for tougher restrictions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FFFbCh

European markets head for subdued open ahead of key euro zone data

European stocks are expected to open lower on Tuesday as markets look ahead to the latest purchasing manager's index (PMI) data for the euro zone. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30T5kyt

China's tech crackdown could last decades, but won't stop long-term investors, says wealth manager

Long-term investors are still buying into Chinese tech despite Beijing's crackdown on the space, says GFM Asset Management's Tariq Dennison. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FGmaj3

Ripple seeing 'good progress' in SEC case over XRP, outcome expected next year

The SEC alleges Ripple and its executives sold $1.3 billion worth of XRP in an unregistered securities offering. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CIMhEa

Chinese tech giant NetEase launches $500 million Hong Kong IPO for its music business

NetEase has launched the Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) of its music business Cloud Village which could raise around $500 million. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kW3iVp

Gottlieb says breakthrough Covid infections more common than people realize due to weak monitoring

Dr. Scott Gottlieb told CNBC that people should get boosters as soon as possible because breakthrough infections are occurring more than the public realizes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Zds6k5

A renewable energy company in Thailand has electric vehicle dreams

Energy Absolute has branched into commercial EVs — in line with Thailand's policy to put 70,000 electric vehicles on the road annually. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CIowvY

White House says U.S. will not lock down to fight Covid as European nations implement restrictions

"We can curb the spread of the virus without having to in any way shut down our economy," White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qYvzOL

Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; Biden picks Powell to lead U.S. Federal Reserve for a second term

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Monday that he will renominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chair. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l2olWd

Tesla hires SEC lawyer, former fed prosecutor as managing counsel

David Misler is a former trial attorney for the SEC, the financial regulator that has repeatedly investigated Elon Musk's electrical vehicle company, from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xbwmwQ

Here's what you need to know about Lael Brainard, Biden's pick for vice chair at the Fed

Biden's decision to nominate Lael Brainard is thought to be the work of progressives, who say she'll put emphasis on climate change and equitability. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZeuerO

Walmart looks to grab consumers' attention with star-studded online shopping events

The big-box retailer could use the strategy to drive more online sales, especially as consumers return to stores. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oNUAtr

This 26-year-old negotiated his $120,000 salary by finding out how much his coworkers make—here's how

This software engineer earns $120,000 in San Diego but says it's hard for him to save for his financial goals. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FCsdoH

Zoom beats estimates even as revenue growth is poised to slow after pandemic

Zoom indicated that revenue growth will slow to 19% in the current quarter, compared with over 300% growth last year following the onset of the coronavirus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oUWx7t

California ports report supply chain progress, delay fines for lingering cargo containers

The nation's busiest port complex will delay imposing fines on carriers for containers awaiting pickup citing significant improvements in the supply chain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3l01CtM

This year's hottest technology IPOs are having a difficult day

Some of the year's hottest tech IPOs including Rivian, Affirm and Roblox plummeted in the market on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cECCUE

New homes in England must have electric vehicle charging points, government says

Regulations will also apply to buildings where major renovations are taking place. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CITNPn

Home sales rose in October as investors rushed into the market

Home sales rose in October compared with September, as a larger share of investors moved into the market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3x9s7BW

Biden picks Jerome Powell to lead the Fed for a second term as the U.S. battles Covid and inflation

President Joe Biden made the announcement Monday morning following weeks of speculation that Fed Governor Lael Brainard could get the spot. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30SxOZe

German coalition deal set to be announced imminently as talks near completion

A coalition deal in Germany is set to be finalized and announced imminently. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cDd2za

Crypto start-up MoonPay hits $3.4 billion valuation as bitcoin fever reaches new heights

Cryptocurrency start-ups have raised record funding this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cDcjhy

Stock futures rise as market enters holiday-shortened week

Stocks have a track record of posting gains during Thanksgiving week, which will set the stage for a potential year-end Santa rally. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HGcR4s

Ex-Unilever CEO takes swipe at Australia, says it would be ‘stupid’ not to phase out coal

While it remains an important source of electricity, coal has a substantial effect on the environment. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30Lujnk

Global supply constraints will last until at least 2023, ad guru Maurice Levy predicts

Levy, chairman of advertising giant Publicis Groupe’s board, told CNBC it would not be right for central banks to raise interest rates right now. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nAPzoB

Elon Musk says Tesla Model S Plaid may launch in China in March

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that the Model S Plaid vehicle may be launched in China early next spring. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oT9EWu

Protests against Covid rules and lockdowns erupt across Europe

Protests against fresh Covid restrictions have continued to rock Europe over the weekend. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qVqmHC

KKR buyout offer sends Telecom Italia shares surging 22%

Telecom Italia shares jumped more than 22% on Monday morning after U.S. private equity giant KKR launched a 10.8 billion euro ($12 billion) buyout bid for Italy's largest phone company. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3xcosn5

China sets stage for easier monetary policy as central bank deletes language from new report

China's central bank deleted several phrases in a quarterly report on monetary policy, a move that economists said signals a shift toward more stimulus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/32oYPUL

El Salvador plans to create a 'Bitcoin City' and raise $1 billion via a 'Bitcoin Bond'

El Salvador plans to construct a "Bitcoin City" near a volcano that will be funded by the cryptocurrency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nA3ueB

Filipino cuisine isn't as well-known as other Asian foods — but that's changing

Fans of Filipino cuisine argue that adobo should be as recognizable as phad thai, ramen and shrimp dumplings.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FAhDi7

This 31-year-old’s start-up went from having $200 to being valued at over $6 billion in just 6 years

CEO Hanno Renner recalled how the business had just 200 euros left in the company bank account before it received its first real funding.   from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nEed7N

‘It is entirely doable, and it is doable fast’: Experts on how to navigate the energy transition

The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas, is the chief driver of the climate crisis. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nFgHTs

Australia to allow more visa-holders to return as it faces skills shortage in post-Covid recovery

Eligible visa holders include skilled workers, students, refugees as well as working holidaymakers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qXSKZv

Steel prices could trend 'much higher' compared to the last 10 years, major Indian steelmaker says

The steel market is going through several changes, including China's evolving role in the market and costs rising, said Tata Steel's CEO, T.V. Narendran. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cAmlQE

Hong Kong's Hang Seng to remove Evergrande from its China Enterprise index

The index provider did not provide a reason for the decision to remove Evergrande from the 50-stock China Enterprise index. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30Lp9Yi

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'honored' to have managed Manchester United, accepts it's time to 'step aside'

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he is "honoured" to have managed the team but accepts he paid the price for not being able to "take the next step," Sky Sports reports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CFLunw

Are Asia's junk bonds worth investing in after Evergrande? We ask 5 strategists

With uncertainty in China's junk bond market, CNBC asked 5 strategists if they would still advise investors to buy Asia high-yield bonds. Here's what they said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DHFr2S

Market is ‘one more bad inflation report’ away from a correction, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel warns

Long-term market bull Jeremy Siegel warns the Federal Reserve will likely take a more aggressive approach to fighting inflation within weeks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cyHHgW

Japan stocks set for lower start; China to announce benchmark lending rate

China's latest one-year loan prime rate is set to be announced at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nExplU

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked by Manchester United after Watford defeat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Manchester United after failing to win a trophy in nearly three years as manager. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cDHBVi

Inside Mark Zuckerberg's metaverse, how will the world of advertisements look?

Facebook now Meta Platforms is primarily an ad revenue company and Madison Avenue already is at work on figuring out how to rethink ads for the virtual future. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nCuaeA

Nvidia CEO says the metaverse could save companies billions of dollars in the real world

In an interview with Jim Cramer, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang painted a bold vision for the metaverse that delivers real-world financial benefits to companies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nvykoK

Read the emails Elon Musk sent Tesla employees about music on the job and following directions

CNBC has obtained a pair of e-mails Musk sent to Tesla employees in the first week of October. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DCBnAX

Stocks may be entering an optimal period in the Thanksgiving holiday week

If history is a guide, the market should do well in the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CA1KWQ

CDC panel unanimously endorses Pfizer and Moderna Covid boosters for all U.S. adults

The panel's recommendation would open up eligibility to everyone 18 and over, but the group emphasized that everyone 50 and over should get a booster. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CyGwJ9

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin pays $43.2 million for Constitution copy, outbidding crypto group

Ken Griffin, billionaire CEO of hedge fund Citadel, paid $43.2 million for a first-edition copy of the U.S. Constitution at a Sotheby's auction on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HFilMY

The House passed Biden's massive social safety net and climate bill. Here's what happens next

The Senate will try to pass the Build Back Better Act before Christmas, and it will likely make changes to the House bill. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CwzvZ9

Apple shares hit record after report says the company wants to build self-driving car as soon as 2025

Apple is reportedly pushing internally for a 2025 deadline for an autonomous vehicle. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cvZHZq

ECB's Lagarde says a rate hike unlikely for 2022

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reiterated on Friday that the "conditions to raise rates are very unlikely to be satisfied next year." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Z3Fas5

India's fastest start-up to hit billion-dollar status is already profitable, says founder

Indian start-up Mensa Brands, which has catapulted to billion-dollar unicorn status in just six months, is already profitable and on course for further growth, founder Anath Narayanan has told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kTtQql

Criminals have made off with over $10 billion in 'DeFi' scams and thefts this year

Overall losses caused by DeFi exploits have totaled $12 billion so far in 2021, according to a report from Elliptic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nvkjaA

The global chip shortage will drag into 2022 — but there are two bright spots, JPMorgan says

An ongoing supply crunch for chips has hurt production across sectors ranging from cars to consumer appliances, and personal computers to smartphones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FmpFeq

The real key to ending the Great Resignation is focusing on 'enthusiastic stayers'

As companies push hiring efforts into overdrive, management researchers say they're neglecting the real stars of their workforce: enthusiastic stayers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fw23nQ

India will scrap three controversial farm laws, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says

Modi added that the government will begin the constitutional process in parliament later this month to repeal the laws. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cunQiZ

Surging shipping costs will drive up prices for some consumer products by 10%, new UN report finds

The global surge in container shipping rates could send consumer prices 1.5% higher, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cuBvGO

Chinese Tesla rival Xpeng unveils new electric SUV aimed at international markets

The company also said the car is designed for international markets. Xpeng began shipping its flagship P7 sedan to Norway this year, its first overseas market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nwtTtM

The crypto investors who raised $47 million to buy a copy of the Constitution lost their bid — here's where the money goes now

In theory, next steps will be determined by the ConstitutionDAO -- the "decentralized autonomous organization" that facilitated the fundraise. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kSPsD0

Europeans are headed to the United States — here’s where they’re going

After news hit that the United States would end an 18-month travel ban, Europeans booked plans to visit Orlando, New York City, Los Angeles and Phoenix. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qQtLat

Asia-Pacific markets rise; investors to watch tech stocks as Alibaba earnings miss expectations

Alibaba on Thursday missed revenue and earnings expectations for the September quarter, as slowing economic growth in China weighed on results. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3crDcEZ

Stock futures rise slightly as S&P 500 seeks to score a winning week

The market rally appeared to have slowed down a bit near record levels even amid strong earnings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kP9ZIT

Wine fanatics beware: Supply chain problems put the squeeze on this year's eagerly awaited Beaujolais Nouveau haul

This year, American oenophiles woke up to a Beaujolais Nouveau market hampered by supply chain problems that have become all too common in today's economy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FrWvL0

Ford plans to increase EV production to 600,000 vehicles by 2023

Ford Motor plans to make 600,000 electric vehicles globally by 2023. CEO Jim Farley said that would make it the second-largest U.S.-based EV maker, after Tesla. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FywucZ

Nvidia approaches $800 billion market cap following strong earnings report

As of Thursday morning, Nvidia's stock was up more than 124% year to date from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oIxKmS

Biden's Covid vaccine mandate will likely go to the Supreme Court. Here's how the courts have ruled before

The Covid vaccination rules are "unprecedented in scope," but are built on an extensive framework of legal health regulations, an expert told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wYor64

How the company that makes glass for your iPhone produces vials for Covid vaccines

CNBC got an exclusive first look at Corning's new pharmaceutical vial factory in Durham, North Carolina, which is producing vials for the Covid-19 vaccine. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qMVQ2r

TikTok usage surpassed Instagram this year among kids aged 12 to 17, Forrester survey says

More American between the ages of 12 and 17 are using TikTok than Instagram on a weekly basis, according to survey findings published by Forrester on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qOIanA

Here's where Tesla and other EVs ranked in this year's Consumer Reports reliability survey

Lexus, Mazda and Toyota topped the 2021 Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Report, while Jeep, Tesla and Lincoln ranked in the bottom three. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Hza78R

Biden says the U.S. is considering a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Under a diplomatic boycott, American athletes would still compete in the Beijing Winter Olympics, but U.S. government officials would not attend the games. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kP9wGG

Millions of people quit their jobs in the ‘Great Resignation.’ Here is why it may not last long

More than 4.4 million people quit their jobs in September, but there’s more to the “Great Resignation” than just worker dissatisfaction. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oKQEtz

Beef prices are up 20% since last year—here's why

Prices are going up in all industries, but few products have seen their costs go up as much over the past year as beef. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3csPDAk

Germany's $9 billion digital bank N26 to withdraw from the U.S.

N26's American customers will no longer be able to use its app from Jan. 11, 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wYWI55

Record high cases, more rules and partial lockdowns: A new Covid wave engulfs Europe

The latest wave of Covid cases is hitting Europe with a vengeance. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nrGYED

Turkish lira hits all-time low before country's central bank meeting

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday sent the lira spiraling when he said he will continue to fight to bring interest rates down. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oGtHr7

Belgium announces new Covid restrictions, but prime minister vows to avoid lockdown

Belgium is toughening up social restrictions as Covid-19 cases surge, but Prime Minister Alexander de Croo tells CNBC the aim is still to keep society open. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wZey80

‘Criminals love buy now, pay later’: How fraudsters exploit popular interest-free payment plans

Fraudulent activity is on the rise at some of the largest buy now, pay later (BNPL) platforms, according to experts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wWyuIR

European markets head for flat open after inflation data hit sentiment

European stocks are expected to open around the flatline on Thursday amid market concerns around the region's inflation outlook. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nsnjV8

Driverless car start-up WeRide partners with major Chinese automaker GAC on robotaxis as competition rises

WeRide and Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC Group) plan to make the robotaxis available via ride-hailing app Ontime to the public by 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oxY1UM

China's Baidu wants to launch its driverless robotaxi service in 100 cities by 2030

Baidu wants to expand the Apollo Go robotaxi service to 65 cities by 2025 and then 100 cities by 2030, CEO Robin Li said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3x4q0zp

Text-checking software maker Grammarly is worth $13 billion in latest funding round

Grammarly has raised in $200 million fresh funding as it looks to win adoption from consumers and businesses, even as it faces competition from Microsoft. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30GM3R1

Evergrande shares slip after deal to raise $273 million in a business sale

China Evergrande is set to raise about $273 million by selling its remaining shares in film production and streaming company HengTen Networks, a filing said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qMUVPv

4 pandemic-related questions to expect at your next job interview

As questions about remote work and pandemic career changes become more common at interviews, career experts share what to say — and what not to. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FrY4bO

Japan's Nikkei 225 falls in early trade while Australian shares bounce back

Japan's Nikkei 225 extended losses from the previous session — the benchmark index was down 0.43% while the Topix fell 0.28%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FuD8Rx

Crypto.com coin rallies after the company buys the naming rights to the Staples Center

Crypto.com's coin CRO rallies after the cryptocurrency trading platform buys naming rights to the Los Angeles Lakers' Staples Center. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cjYxAn

Here's why battery manufacturers like Samsung and Panasonic and car makers like Tesla are embracing cobalt-free batteries

Cobalt is part of a tenuous supply chain and is one of the most expensive materials in a lithium-ion battery. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FpSKWh

Stock futures are flat after Dow pulls back in regular session

On Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 211 points, dragged down by a 4.7% loss in Visa shares. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oHhGSv

Business travel demand expected to surge in 2022, but full recovery still two years away

Business travel spending is expected to fully recover by 2024, according to a new industry report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fq3bJr

Apple will sell parts so you can fix your iPhone or Mac in an apparent big win for right-to-repair advocates

The move appears to be a big win for "right-to-repair" advocates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kKmEwE

Bill Gates' TerraPower aims to build its first advanced nuclear reactor in a coal town in Wyoming

Bill Gates' TerraPower has chosen Kemmerer, Wyoming, a frontier-era coal town, as the site where the company will build its first advanced nuclear reactor. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nqHWky

Nvidia data center sales grew 55% on demand for artificial intelligence chips

The company has had more demand than it can fill, especially for its hard-to-find graphics cards, which have been popular with gamers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FttnTl

Cisco reports disappointing revenue and issues forecast that misses estimates

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said the company saw strong demand despite supply challenges, but the company failed to meet analysts' revenue estimates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cjuicN

Rivian shares close down 15%, bucking post-IPO rally

Rivian went public last Wednesday in one of the biggest IPOs of the year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wWt800

Walmart and Target clash with investors over strategy to keep prices low despite inflation

Investors are at odds with the discounters over how much of the higher costs of shipping, labor and more should be passed on to customers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oVx267

PayPal shares drop after Bernstein downgrades stock amid rising competition

Increased e-commerce aggregation and accelerating innovation in buy now pay later puts PayPal at risk of disruption, the analysts wrote. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cmmOFL

OPEC member calls for calm after U.S. pressure to pump more oil

The UAE's energy minister Suhail al-Mazrouei on Wednesday defended OPEC and its allies' decision not to increase oil supply to the market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ds107w

Ignore 'hysterical people' — inflation is not here to stay, economist says

Inflation is confined to certain sectors and will not pose a threat to the recovery, according to Carl Weinberg, chief economist at High Frequency Economics. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30GrT9D

The world is worried Putin is about to invade Ukraine. Here's why

Russian President Vladimir Putin's next move is being watched closely by experts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cm0FHI

Don't be too critical on China for changing pledge on coal, EU's climate chief says

Frans Timmermans made his comments during an interview at the European Business Summit in Brussels. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nmHxzr

Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK, citing high fees

Amazon has told some customers that, from Jan. 19 2022 onward, the company will no longer accept Visa credit cards issued in Britain. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DrD3x9

European Central Bank warns of bubbles in property and financial markets

On property, it said risks of price corrections over the medium term have increased substantially amid rising estimates of house price overvaluations. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3x7SgBr

Antibiotic-resistant infections could be a new 'hidden pandemic,' UK experts warn

One in five people in the U.K. with a bloodstream infection in 2020 had an antibiotic-resistant one, according to the U.K Health Security Agency. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30B7P8w

The Biden-Xi meeting left one big question unanswered, says analyst

The U.S. and China emerged from a high-profile meeting between Xi and Biden striking a positive tone — but a big question remains unanswered, says Stephen Olson. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kLkVXJ

Start-up founder predicts a shakeup in Germany’s blue-chip DAX index, with tech taking over by 2030

Julian Teicke, the founder of $3 billion insurance start-up Wefox, believes Germany's blue-chip DAX index will be taken over by tech names in the next decade. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/323vChP

UK inflation surges to a 10-year high of 4.2%, worse than expected

The U.K.'s Consumer Prices Index rose by 4.2% in the 12 months to October, up from 3.1% in September. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kLKzeZ

U.S. sanctions will still have an impact despite the rise of crypto, Treasury’s Adeyemo says

Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday the U.S. dollar will continue to be the world's dominant currency despite interest in cryptocurrencies. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HEvRAu

Austrian police conduct random checks to enforce Covid lockdowns for the unvaccinated

Millions of unvaccinated people have been placed back under lockdown in Austria, and face heavy fines if they breach the restrictions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qLQULu

Chinese tech giant NetEase revives Hong Kong IPO of its music streaming arm

Cloud Village runs NetEase's music streaming business and the company says it has 185 million monthly active users. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wRycCU

Ray Dalio's Bridgewater is reportedly looking to raise $469 million in new China fund

American hedge fund manager Ray Dalio is launching a new China fund through a local subsidiary, according to China's Securities Times, citing sources. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YX8Bfw

You're drinking your coffee wrong—these 3 tricks can boost your productivity, experts say

A recent report from Cinch Home Services found that remote employees drink 3.1 cups of coffee per day while their in-office colleagues drink 2.5 cups. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HoJCmN

Pfizer submits FDA application for emergency approval of Covid treatment pill

The pill could help revolutionize the fight against Covid by allowing high-risk people infected with the virus to take an oral antiviral drug at home. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DoS0jI

Stocks in Japan set to rise, as stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales boost Wall Street

Chinese tech giant Baidu is set to announce its third-quarter results later on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3np2b2g

Stock futures are flat ahead of more retail earnings reports

Stock futures were flat in overnight trading Tuesday ahead of earnings reports from big-box retailers Target and Lowe's. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nmm2it

Yellen says U.S. could hit debt limit on Dec. 15, giving Congress more time to strike deal

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers that she now estimates that the U.S. will reach its debt limit on Dec. 15. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HwNfqw

What the COP26 climate conference really accomplished

The Glasgow summit ended with calls on governments to return next year with tougher pledges to slash greenhouse gas emissions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dq98p1

EV start-up Lucid's market value blows past Ford at more than $88 billion as shares skyrocket

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, a former Tesla executive, said he expects the EV start-up will eventually be valued more like the industry leader. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nkDTq1

Qualcomm hits record high after it tells investors it will grow without Apple

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said it the addressable market for the company's chips is $700 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HDaBuW

Walmart says it's ready for holidays — but hasn't yet seen huge wave of early shoppers

Walmart did not kick off its holiday deals in October like competitors Target and Amazon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cjU80a

Taxes aren't the only reason Elon Musk is selling Tesla stock

Most of Elon Musk's Tesla stock sales don't appear to be connected with taxes, accountants said, which could mean he will unload far more stock than expected. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fos20q

'No way around hydrogen' says RWE CEO, as firm lays out plans to invest billions in renewables

Markus Krebber's comments come as RWE details plans for the next decade backed by a gross investment of 50 billion euros. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ossCTS

Prices will remain high until the Covid pandemic is over, deputy Treasury secretary says

The Covid pandemic, supply chain issues, inflation ... just a few of the challenges facing the Biden administration right now. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nhI2uO

U.S. shale has a message for the Biden administration: Ask us to increase oil production, not OPEC

The chief executive of Occidental Petroleum said the Biden administration should ask U.S. oil producers to boost supply if necessary, rather than OPEC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ClxrmS

Nvidia's $40 billion takeover of chip designer Arm faces a UK national security probe

The U.K. government has announced that it wants a full-blown investigation into Nvidia's takeover of Cambridge chip designer Arm. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fown3l

Guanyu Zhou joins Alfa Romeo: F1 team-mate confirmed for Valtteri Bottas as Antonio Giovinazzi leaves

Guanyu Zhou is replacing Antonio Giovinazzi for 2022 and will partner Valtteri Bottas at Alfa Romeo, completing the grid for Formula 1's new era. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HD0pTh

Oil and gas giants hit back at climate critics, say they're leaders in energy transition

Energy industry leaders insist they're taking an active role in the so-called energy transition. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kGl4vQ

Singapore's Temasek invests millions into push for sustainable food start-ups

Temasek is looking to boost the growth of alternative proteins in Asia, as the appetite for environmentally friendly products swells across the globe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Fk4VUG

IEA sees a potential reprieve for soaring oil prices as U.S. ramps up production

The International Energy Agency said on Tuesday that soaring oil prices could soon turn lower as the U.S. leads a rebound in global supply. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30rZDHi

IBM CEO says inflation fears could trigger 'some chaos'

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has said he's "always worried" about inflation and warned of possible disruption ahead. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qDnG1f

China reportedly took control of an Italian military drone maker quietly

Italian authorities are reportedly investigating the sale of a 75% stake in Alpi Aviation to a company called Mars (HK) Information Technology in July 2018. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3chrJI6

El-Erian says he bought bitcoin but sold too early — here's when he'd feel comfortable buying again

Allianz's Mohamed El-Erian says he purchased an unspecified amount of bitcoin when it plunged close to $3,000 in the "crypto winter" of 2018. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3chWQmY

Bitcoin drops nearly 7% toward $60,000 as major cryptocurrencies plunge

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies including ethereum fell sharply on Tuesday retreating from near-record highs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FnDnhg

Chinese livestreamers can rake in billions of dollars in hours. How long will it last?

Even as China's newly rich internet celebrities keep smashing livestreaming sales records, businesses are finding other strategies that might work better. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YNAfvc

JPMorgan sues Tesla for $162 million in warrants dispute around Elon Musk take-private tweets

Tesla was supposed to deliver shares or cash if its share price went above a contractually set "strike price" by a certain expiration date, the complaint says. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Dkuiox

Biden, Xi kick off virtual meeting with calls to increase communication

The video call is the closest communication between the countries' two leaders since Biden took office in January. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nlHdBj

Asia-Pacific shares slip; Reserve Bank of Australia's monetary policy meeting minutes ahead

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to release minutes from its recent monetary policy meeting at 8:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Tuesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YUyblm

Shares of EV start-up Lucid rise after executives confirm new reservations, 2022 vehicle production

The company on Monday said it has more than 17,000 reservations for its Air sedan, up from 13,000 through the third quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kFZlE6

Stock futures are flat as investors await economic data, earnings

U.S. stock index futures were XXXXX in overnight trading on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ChX9Zy

Biden signs $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law, unlocking funds for transportation, broadband, utilities

Biden signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which will put $550 billion in new funds into transportation, broadband and utilities. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cik32S

Factory shutdowns in Vietnam could have longer impact for apparel and footwear retailers, BofA warns

The impact of prolonged factory shutdowns in Vietnam is likely going to be worse than retailers have planned for, according to analysts at BofA Securities. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CiUhve

Elon Musk picked a Twitter fight with Bernie Sanders over tax policy

The 80-year-old Vermont senator wrote, "We must demand that the extremely wealthy pay their fair share." Musk retorted, "I keep forgetting that you're still alive." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nkZNcN

Hollywood crew union narrowly ratifies new contract with industry producers

Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) have ratified two contracts with Hollywood's studios. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CkCgwO

Mohamed El-Erian pours cold water on calls for $100 oil

Projections for oil prices to hit $100 per barrel overlook key questions over the future of demand, according to Mohamed El-Erian from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qCGlKs

Taiwan in focus at Biden-Xi summit, as tariffs and supply chain issues take a back seat

Tariffs and supply chain woes will take a backseat when President Joe Biden holds a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qAtetn

India opens its doors to quarantine-free travel for tourists from 99 countries

Travelers arriving from these countries will be allowed to skip a post-arrival Covid test, but must monitor their health for the next 14 days. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FhdpvH

Belarus denies engineering migrant crisis as EU strikes a tough tone on sanctions

European foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss possible sanctions against Belarus as the humanitarian crisis at its border deepens. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kFofnr

The metaverse is investable — and it's going to be big, says tech billionaire

The so-called metaverse has a "big time" investment case, according to Puerto Rican billionaire Orlando Bravo. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Hnhm3N

Energy markets could see a 'series of crunches' as demand grows, oil expert Dan Yergin says

There is a disconnect between the "realities of the dynamics of the [oil] market" and the policies that are being implemented, said Daniel Yergin of IHS Markit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3onS4tu

Top Wall Street analysts see these stocks as long-term winners

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, like Nio & Zynga. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ov8osy

'The freighter markets are on fire right now. That's where we see real growth,' Boeing exec says

The company has announced plans to add three conversion lines for its 737-800BCF across North America and Europe. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30qlCi4

Europe should be wary of possible new Covid variants, the bloc's economics chief says

Last week, the European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, projected growth of 5% for both the EU and the euro area this year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qDLMZF

Oil and gas will be in the global energy system 'for decades,' BP chief says

"It may not be popular ... but that is the reality," Bernard Looney told CNBC on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wLYZ3C

Inflation fueled by new green policies will boost these stocks and sectors, strategist says

Inflationary pressures arising from net-zero initiatives will extend far beyond energy prices, says Seema Shah, chief strategist at Principal Global Investors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DozdVO

Entirely possible that we'll see low interest rates forever, asset manager says

Julian Howard expected that the Federal Reserve would probably only start raising interest rates in the second half of 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ciTEXX

European markets set for flat open, searching for direction

European markets are set for a flat open on Monday as investors search for direction amid a steady drip of economic data and corporate earnings from around the world. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ChVcwa

'Still on the road to hell': Global media reacts to COP26 climate deal

Nearly 200 countries agreed on a deal, which suffered stumbling blocks over the phasing out of coal. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30tqraG

Aviation industry is 'not quite out of the woods,' but there are signs of recovery, Dubai Airports CEO says

The air travel industry is "not quite out of the woods" — but the future could be brighter than the last 20 months, says Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wJRn1H

China's retail sales beat expectations in October

October retail sales grew by 4.9% from a year ago, beating a Reuters' poll forecasting 3.5% growth. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FhjQPu

Asia-Pacific stocks rise; China October economic data releases ahead

China is set to release a slew of economic data, including industrial production and retail sales for October, at 10:00 a.m. HK/SIN. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FlPZp7

Credit Suisse explains why Japan is its favorite developed market

Japanese stocks have lagged peers so far this year, but Credit Suisse's Suresh Tantia sees that trend reversing soon. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kCCx8e

Top tech investor Paul Meeks won’t put new money to work in Apple and other FAANG names, blames chip shortage that could extend through 2023

Paul Meeks, who ran the world’s largest tech fund during the dot-com bubble, suggests Wall Street is underestimating supply chain backlogs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31UZiO5

Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 breaks a 5-week winning streak

Stocks are coming off a losing week after last month's consumer price index saw its largest annual increase in more than three decades. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30n7tlu

The real-life family business drama you don't see on HBO's 'Succession'

Family founders often choose their children to succeed them. Is it the right call? Family is, to say the least, an emotionally-charged business. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FiA0Iq

House Democrats move to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar over anime video depicting him killing AOC

A group of House Democrats introduced a resolution to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar for posting a cartoon video that depicted him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and swinging swords at President Joe Biden.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HeZjN7

Vaccines alone won’t end the Covid pandemic, says New Zealand former prime minister

In addition to Covid-19 vaccines, countries must "calibrate, bring back in or maintain" relevant public health measures, said Helen Clark. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F93zMd

Airbus receives order for 255 jets in first major deal since Covid outbreak

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said the deal was a "very positive signal that we [are starting] to be on the front foot again." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YNBqeg

Apple is sticking taxpayers with part of the bill for rollout of tech giant's digital ID card

Contracts between Apple and states including Georgia, Arizona, Kentucky and Oklahoma provide a rare glimpse into the dealings of the powerful company. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3c8e5qE

China and India will have to explain themselves on coal, COP26 president says

"China and India are going to have to explain themselves to the most climate vulnerable countries in the world," Alok Sharma said Sunday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DhoEDR

We're concerned about a fourth wave of Covid from Europe, Emirates president says

"I see a fourth wave coming through and we have all sorts of concerns about what may happen," Emirates President Tim Clark told CNBC. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Cfxi4f

Bitcoin's biggest upgrade in four years just happened – here's what changes

The Taproot update means greater transaction privacy and efficiency – and crucially, it will unlock the potential for smart contracts. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Ci0Myq

Countries strike deal at COP26 climate summit after last-minute compromise on coal

The U.N. meeting in Glasgow, Scotland, was seen as humanity's last and best chance to keep the all-important goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius alive. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ndceHy

Elon Musk sold about $6.9 billion in Tesla stock this week

Tesla stock declined 15.4% for the week, marking the company's worst one-week performance in 20 months. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3DdJiol

Fighter jets and freighters in focus at the first major air show since the Covid pandemic

Nearly two years after the travel and airline industries came to a near standstill, the market is picking up again.    from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YMRP2E

A major upgrade to bitcoin is happening soon—here's what investors should know

Taproot, a highly anticipated upgrade to bitcoin, is expected to go into effect sometime in the coming days. Here's what investors should know. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3FaDRHo

Britney Spears freed from conservatorship after 13 years

Britney Spears' conservatorship is over, a judge ruled Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Hfy9FP

Tesla just had its worst week in 20 months after Elon Musk sold $5.7 billion worth of shares

This marked Tesla's worst one-week performance in 20 months, and the stock's worst week ever excluding declines that occurred in February and March 2020. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wIPpON

Inflation remains the hot topic in week ahead as Walmart and other key retailers report

Consumers take the main stage in the upcoming week as major chain stores issue earnings and government retail sales data comes out. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n83YbK

Trump ally Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress over Jan. 6 probe subpoena

Bannon, who faces two criminal counts of contempt of Congress over the Jan. 6 probe subpoena, is expected to turn himself in on Monday, NBC News reported. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n8BUF0

Backblaze takes opposite IPO route to Rivian, going public on small valuation and minimal funding

With just $16 million in revenue, Backblaze is smaller than many other technology companies that have come to public markets in recent years. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30gHMDo

Elon Musk sells another $687 million in Tesla stock after shedding billions earlier in the week

The news comes just days after the Tesla CEO sold $5 billion in stock from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kwhhki

China slams U.S. democracy as a 'game of the rich,' at an event promoting Xi's growing power

The remarks come as Chinese President Xi Jinping became the third leader to oversee the politically significant approval of a "historical resolution" this week. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kvqf1q

Climate change: These charts show what carbon emissions are doing to the planet

For some small island nations, limiting global warming is about survival, their delegations have told the COP26 climate summit. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D9OIRj

Xpeng shares spike 10% as the Chinese electric carmaker teases new SUV to launch next week

Xpeng's new sports utility vehicle is likely to be the successor to the G3 and G3i. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C3MGAR

Goldman and VW backed Northvolt produces battery cell with recycled nickel, manganese and cobalt

Plans come at a time when the shift to electric vehicles is beginning to gain momentum. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kqhjdJ

Iceland takes a swipe at Zuckerberg's 'Meta' announcement in new viral tourism video

from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F6iln5

Afghanistan is facing the ‘worst humanitarian disaster we’ve ever seen,’ the UN says

Almost 97% of Afghanistan's 38 million population are at risk of sinking into poverty, Abdallah Al Dardari, the resident representative for the UNDP said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3Demchh

UK Covid rates are now falling rapidly despite dire warnings for the winter

The U.K. has had the unenviable title of having one of the worst Covid rates in the world and cases have soared in recent months. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kvSnl0

COP26 negotiators scramble to turn promises into action on the final day of climate talks

Delegates are pushing for a breakthrough on major sticking points, with issues such as climate finance and global carbon markets yet to be resolved. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3c7941I

After threats to rip up the Brexit deal, UK and EU hold crunch talks

The U.K and the European Union are due to enter new negotiations on Friday in an attempt to avoid a looming trade war. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kv5sen

Drones and F-35 fighter jet deal in focus for the Dubai Air Show

The deal for the coveted F-35 fighter jet and the MQ-9 Reaper drone, if carried out, would mark the first sale of such U.S. systems to any Arab country.  from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C9Tm00

Central bank digital currencies are a long way from becoming reality — unless you’re in China

Rising interest in cryptocurrencies has reignited central banks' digital currency ambitions. But so far, most CBDC projects are moving at a sluggish pace. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kxcSxH

Alibaba, JD smash Singles Day record with $139 billion of sales and focus on 'social responsibility'

Despite the big sales numbers, Singles Day was a slightly more muted affair as Chinese technology companies face scrutiny from regulators. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oo3zBb

Travel writers name 7 places that are better in person than in pictures

Many destinations don't live up to the expectations created by manipulated photos. But other places exceed expectations, say CNBC’s travel contributors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n5qFxd

3 investing strategies for navigating stagflation risks, according to analysts

Stagflation fears have plagued investors in recent months, as prices start to rise in an economy that hasn't quite picked up pace yet. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qryDmp

Your resume has 6 seconds to impress a hiring manager, says ex-Amazon recruiter. Here are 3 tips to nail it

Lindsay Mustain, ex-Amazon recruiter and author of "7 critical resume mistakes to avoid," outlines her top tips for getting your resume noticed by recruiters. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3c5NSJq

Experts say the 4% rule, a popular retirement income strategy, is outdated

Average stock and bond returns aren't expected to be as robust in coming decades, and retirees may have to reduce withdrawals from their nest eggs. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qyyPjJ

Moderna says Covid vaccine has fewer breakthrough cases than Pfizer's, but higher myocarditis rates in young men

"We believe that the balance of benefit and risk is extremely positive," Moderna Chief Medical Officer Paul Burton told reporters. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qpf9ih

Xi is expected to invite Biden to the Beijing Winter Olympics, sources say

As the U.S. and China continue discussions on a virtual summit to be held between Xi and Biden, the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics loom large. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n4MmgP

Biden offers sympathy and potential supply chain fixes as he has few real options to halt inflation

Unable to halt inflation on his own, President Joe Biden is offering worried consumers sympathy and supply chain fixes. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qoQeeJ

Stock futures inch higher as Wall Street looks to avoid losing week amid high inflation

The move in futures came after the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rebounded on Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3okEKGy

Lordstown Motors delays Endurance EV pickup production due to supplier issues, shares fall

Commercial production and deliveries of Lordstown Motors' all-electric pickup called the Endurance is once again being pushed back, the company said Thursday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3oiQDN7

Rivian founder R.J. Scaringe is worth $2.2 billion after his company's two-day IPO pop

R.J. Scaringe has yet to turn his company into a revenue-generating business, but he's already worth $2.2 billion after Rivian's IPO. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C2D09L

Shares of EV start-up Rivian spike on second day of trading, market cap surpasses GM

The Amazon- and Ford-backed company already surpassed both Ford and General Motors by market cap. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HcHjTK

U.S. official says Russia 'took advantage' of Europe's energy crisis

Russia did not cause Europe's energy crisis — but it didn't help, and tried to benefit from the situation, said Amos Hochstein of the U.S. State Department. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wz5ZRr

Southeast Asia's Zalora expects record-breaking Singles Day sales

E-commerce company Zalora is anticipating record-breaking business this Singles Day amid economic reopening and increased tech adoption across the region. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H9tSUv

Governments and Big Oil were first. The next wave of climate lawsuits will target banks and boards

Financial institutions and individual board members could be the next targets of climate litigation cases. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n4kvNT

European stocks head for uncertain open after hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data

European stocks are expected to open flat to lower on Thursday as global markets digest the latest U.S. inflation data which showed persistent price rises. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31Fcarx

Indonesia's tech giant GoTo Group raises $1.3 billion ahead of IPO plans

Indonesia's GoTo Group has secured $1.3 billion from investors in the first close of an ongoing funding round ahead of a planned initial public offering. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3olMnfE

E-commerce giant JD starts accepting China's digital currency on Singles Day for the first time

JD said that as of Nov. 11, more than 100,000 people had used China's digital currency on the company's app during the Singles Day promotion period. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F8YRhM

Trump looks to appeals court to keep records from Jan. 6 probe after judge rejects emergency bid again

Former President Donald Trump's legal team will now look to an appeals court to halt the release of those records to the Jan. 6 investigators. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qGyWKn

Former Indian central bank chief warns rapid rate moves could fuel 'wealth shock' that scares consumers

Former Indian Central Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has highlighted the tightrope that policymakers have to walk with monetary stimulus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n4AoUl

Consumer prices jumped in October, but one indicator says inflation might be peaking

Some traders and economists think inflation reflected in the consumer price index might have peaked in October. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D4aBS1

JD.com plans to boost overseas investment as China's e-commerce giants look to challenge Amazon

International expansion from both JD.com and rival Alibaba could challenge the e-commerce dominance of Amazon in certain parts of the world. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H3Vt9s

Elon Musk sells over $1.1 billion of Tesla stock

Musk sold the shares in part to satisfy tax obligations related to an exercise of stock options. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3HaB1UE

Foxconn buys Lordstown Motors' old GM factory for $230 million

Shares of Lordstown rose more than 12% after hours on the news. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3olqm0H

Stock futures are flat after sell-off induced by hot inflation data

The major averages dipped on Wednesday after a hot inflation report pushed up bond yields. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30dO4DK

Only 28% of New York office workers are back in the office

A new survey suggests that remote work will endure long after January and reduce the demand for office space in New York. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yz94nZ

Rivian customers who pre-ordered electric SUVs and trucks made millions from IPO pop

As part of Rivian's IPO, the electric vehicle company reserved shares for people who have pre-ordered a truck or SUV as of Sept. 30. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kpl1Ep

Bentley, the high-priced British luxury car brand, is seeing record sales

Bentley cars are luxurious, powerful and expensive. The brand is enjoying some of the strongest sales and profits in its 100-year history. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n2MVaZ

Disney makes the trend clear: Growth is slowing for streaming services

Disney, WarnerMedia and ViacomCBS all added subscribers in the third quarter, but streaming growth slowed from the prior quarter. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3cgfuM5

Watch SpaceX launch the Crew-3 mission for NASA, the company's fifth human spaceflight

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to launch four astronauts from Florida on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31E8OoH

AMC CEO Adam Aron sold $25 million in shares Tuesday, after warning meme investors he would do so

AMC CEO Adam Aron has filed paperwork with the SEC that would permit him to sell 1.25 million shares of the company worth about $48 million at current prices. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3quWe5B

Affirm shares soar after announcing expanded deal with Amazon, fiscal Q1 revenues beat estimates

Affirm will serve as the sole third-party buy now pay later option for the e-commerce giant. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C6flF8

Beyond Meat shares crater as losses mount, company expects weak U.S. sales growth ahead

Beyond Meat reported a wider-than-expected loss for its fourth quarter and revenue that fell short of analysts' estimates. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30cZV5o

Disney set to report fourth-quarter earnings after the bell

Disney may show slowing growth of its Disney+ streaming service when it reports fiscal fourth-quarter earnings after the bell Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3D5ViYY

UK buy now, pay later start-up quadruples valuation to $2 billion, plans U.S. expansion

British start-up Zilch is riding the "buy now, pay later" wave to America. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n2QbTU

Alternative rocket builder SpinLaunch completes first test flight

SpinLaunch last month conducted the first test flight of a prototype in New Mexico. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C2KXvv

JPMorgan turns bullish on UK stocks for the first time since the Brexit vote

JPMorgan on Monday upgraded U.K. stocks to "overweight," ending years of caution on British equity markets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30dYG5C

Xi says China is ready to work with U.S. on condition of 'mutual respect'

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a letter to a U.S. political advisory group ahead of a widely expected virtual meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F4FyFZ

Elon Musk said he prefers to stay out of politics – his lobbying efforts, campaign donations and tweets say otherwise

Elon Musk and his companies have long sought to shape the political and policy landscape with lobbying and campaign contributions. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qom0Zo

More than 75% of people in 6 countries in Southeast Asia now have access to the internet, report finds

Around 40 million people across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand came online for the first time this year, the report said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kpT13p

Judge rejects Trump bid to block records from House probe of Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to block a the committee investigating the Jan. 6 invasion from obtaining White House records. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3040QEG

A 'whole new class' of consumers is entering the crypto space, says Visa executive

Nonfungible tokens or NFTs have opened up the market for crypto assets to many more people this year, said Cuy Sheffield, head of crypto at Visa. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n859YR

Rivian prices IPO at $78 a share, valuing electric vehicle company at $66.5 billion

Rivian's initial valuation will not be far off Ford or General Motors even though the company has barely started generating revenue. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kpuJXr

The best cruises of 2022, according to U.S. News & World Report

In U.S. News & World Report ranking of the "best" cruise lines of 2022, two cruise lines, Viking and Disney, topped all but one category. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3n2E0Gk

Apple can’t delay App Store payment changes, judge rules in Epic Games case

On Tuesday, a federal judge in Oakland rejected Apple's motion for a stay that would delay the change, meaning that it will go into effect in December. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wDUc4b

Federal Reserve's Bullard expects two rate hikes next year

James Bullard added the caveat that his viewpoint was based on current economic data and that his prediction could change. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H9Kb3J

Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as investors await China and U.S. inflation data

China is set to release its inflation data for October at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/30aOMBH

Trump press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, Stephen Miller and other ex-White House officials subpoenaed in Jan. 6 House probe

The House panel probing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot subpoenaed ex-Trump White House officials, including former press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, to testify. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ocA9WO

Stock futures are flat on Tuesday ahead of key inflation data

U.S. equity futures were flat on Tuesday night as investors await key inflation data set to be released Wednesday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EVzlfu

NASA delays astronaut moon landing to 2025

NASA on Tuesday delayed its plans to return astronauts to the surface of the moon, announcing the agency is targeting 2025 for a crewed landing. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3obtSdP

'Squid Game' season 2 is 'in discussions, but not confirmed yet,' Netflix says

Netflix is eyeing a season two for its popular series "Squid Game," but has yet to confirm production. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qnZFLw

Cash in, fraud out: Criminals target bitcoin ATMs as crypto popularity surges

As more bitcoin ATMs are installed around the country, criminals are increasingly using the machines for money laundering and drug trafficking. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yt8qIs

Peloton unveils Guide, a strength training program that connects to your TV

As Peloton grapples with finding growth, the connected fitness company announced it's launching a strength training product called the Peloton Guide. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3C1am8G

Coinbase shares drop after third-quarter revenue misses analysts' estimates

Coinbase reported weaker-than-expected revenue figures in the third quarter and a drop in monthly active users from the prior period. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wsOSRa

DoorDash to acquire international delivery platform Wolt for $8.1 billion

Wolt currently has about 4,000 employees and operates in 23 countries. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ohoaqK

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize Covid booster shots for all adults

If approved, it would significantly increase the number of people eligible to get the extra shots. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ohkKVd

Consumer prices likely surged last month at their fastest pace in about 30 years

The consumer price index is expected to have risen nearly 6% in October, the most in three decades. Inflation could remain elevated into early next year. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H8CNWg

Shell teams up with Norsk Hydro to work on green hydrogen projects

The firms have signed a memorandum of understanding related to the initiative. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3ki85Ag

You'll soon be able to earn bitcoin every time you eat at Bubba Gump Shrimp or Morton's

Patrons of restaurants like Bubba Gump Shrimp and Morton's The Steakhouse will soon have the option to earn bitcoin every time they buy a steak – or a beer. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BTJXtH

GE to break up into 3 companies focusing on aviation, health care and energy

GE plans to spinoff the health-care unit by early 2023 and the energy unit by early 2024, the company said in a press release. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F4UZhL

Greenwashing or viable solution? Europe has a big decision to make on nuclear power

Some EU members, notably France, are supportive of nuclear energy, but others, including Germany, believe it is time to move on. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3khfteT

Clubhouse co-founder opens up on growing pains: 'It's been quite an 18 months'

The audio-only social app went semi-viral earlier this year before it tumbled dramatically in Apple's App Store rankings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YzGUcw

Microsoft rival Collibra doubles valuation to $5.25 billion as investors chase next cloud winner

Software start-up Collibra said Tuesday it has raised $250 million in a round of funding that values the firm at $5.25 billion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bX7rmW

Climate is the 'biggest single opportunity' the insurance industry has ever seen, CEO says

Speaking to CNBC, John Neal attempted to paint a picture of how his sector would operate going forward. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wsbVvv

Singapore's central bank warns against crypto, says retail investors risk 'significant losses'

Singapore's central bank and financial regulator doesn't encourage retail investors to get involved in cryptocurrencies, Managing Director Ravi Menon said. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bUDeFd

China's property market debt could weigh on the country for years, economist George Magnus warns

The debt problems of China's property sector are likely to cause a period of stagnation, according to economist George Magnus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bTB0pt

'The power is in us, not the leaders': Meet the youth activists fighting for climate action at COP26

Campaigners and environmental activists have described the summit as the most exclusionary they have ever known. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H6Yt59

Fed says China's real estate troubles could spill over to the U.S.

The Federal Reserve warned in its latest financial stability report of how stress in China's real estate industry could affect the U.S. financial system. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qi9ZVh

China's zero-Covid strategy will cause its economy to slow down further, economist warns

China's economic growth has slowed as a major energy crisis hits production, dragging down industrial activity. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3khi8Fq

Bitcoin and ether hit new all-time highs

These record-breaking moves come amid a wider rally in the crypto market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o5cHdY

China's property market could see more pain, even as Evergrande crisis seems to be abating

Worries about Chinese real estate developers' high debt levels rattled investors despite signs Evergrande was making progress on resolving its problems. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3kjXkNz

Stock futures are flat after major averages close at records amid infrastructure optimism

U.S. stock index futures were little changed during overnight trading on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3F0U026

Asia-Pacific stocks rise; Softbank stock soars 10% following share buyback plan

All three major indexes on Wall Street advanced to record closing highs following the approval of an infrastructure spending package by Congress. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CZMq7d

New York's incoming mayor says crypto should be taught in schools

The incoming mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, thinks that schools should add cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to the curriculum. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qpeTzX

Pandemic milestone: U.S. ends international travel ban, opening the door to vaccinated tourists

The United States pandemic travel ban ended Monday after nearly 20 months from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CY4VJ1

Patty Jenkins' Star Wars film 'Rogue Squadron' delayed

"Rogue Squadron," which was slated for release on Dec. 22, 2023, has been removed from the calendar due to conflicts in director Patty Jenkins' schedule. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o3l5e0

Investors are piling into infrastructure stocks after House passes Biden plan

The Global X US Infrastructure Investment ETF, which trades under the ticker PAVE, rose on Monday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H0yagM

PayPal reports 13% revenue increase in the third quarter and announces Venmo partnership with Amazon

PayPal on Monday after reported third-quarter earnings that were weaker than analysts had expected even as revenue rose 13%. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H3HUXG

Roblox soars more than 30% as it reports that revenue doubled in third quarter

Roblox said user growth for its video game continued in the third quarter, with the company. now averaging 47 million each day. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EV2RlI

Chinese auto giant Geely launches electric truck, its rival to Tesla's Semi

Geely's Homtruck launch comes as a number of automakers from Mercedes-owner Daimler to Tesla have announced their own electric trucks. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H11X9b

Pacific island minister films climate speech knee-deep in the ocean

Tuvalu's Foreign Minister Simon Kofe has filmed his speech to the COP26 climate summit knee-deep in the ocean to show the effect of rising sea levels. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qq0mng

The founder of Google Brain has raised $57 million for his A.I. start-up

Andrew Ng, the founder of the Google Brain research lab and former chief scientist of Baidu, has raised $57 million for his start-up, Landing AI. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3CX6kzG

Tesla shares slide 5% after Elon Musk proposes selling 10% of his stock in a Twitter poll

The fall comes after Musk asked his 62.5 million Twitter followers to determine the future of a chunk of his Tesla holdings. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BRNRmF

Ethereum hits new all-time high, bitcoin inches toward record as cryptocurrencies rally

Ethereum, the world's second-largest digital coin, surged over 4% in 24 hours Monday to hit a new all-time high above $4,700. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/31HCDVB

Singapore introduces more 'vaccinated travel lanes' to include Malaysia, Sweden and Finland

Vaccinated travelers from Malaysia, Sweden and Finland will be able to enter Singapore without serving quarantines from Nov. 29. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mRZDZY

Want to sound more confident? Avoid these 11 words and phrases that make you look 'weak,' say grammar experts

Even if you feel confident, the words and phrases you say or use in emails can make you look the opposite. Here are some of the most overused ones that make you look weak, and what word experts say you should use instead. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o2Q6yN

Ethiopia braces for all-out war as rebels advance on capital

A year after fighting began in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, rebel forces are advancing on the country's capital as the authorities urge citizens to mobilize. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2Yv6rUc

Pledges, progress and PR spin? What you need to know as the COP26 climate talks enter the final week

COP26 President Alok Sharma has described this as the moment "where the rubber hits the road." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bPF4XN

China's coal imports in October nearly doubled from a year ago

China imported nearly twice as much coal in October as it did a year ago, despite signs the country's power shortage is easing, customs data showed. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qdYvSH

Trump's former energy secretary claims Biden's policies could lead to 'disaster'

Rick Perry on Sunday attacked the Biden administration's energy policies, linking them to inflation. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qgjbJD

Asia-Pacific is home to the world's largest carbon-emitters — 2 charts show its reliance on coal

Around 47.8% of energy consumed in Asia-Pacific last year came from coal, according to the latest edition of BP's Statistical Review of World Energy. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qfMyvz

Why the taper should be good for the market, according to S&P 500 history

The Fed bond taper is here, market history says stocks will gain. The 2013-2014 taper, even though know for its 'tantrum," was a strong period for equities. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/301FHuB

Asia-Pacific stocks mixed; data shows China's October exports growth beating estimates

Official data released over the weekend showed China's exports surging 27.1% in October as compared with a year ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YoFjpI

The U.S. is about to lift a nearly 20-month international travel ban. Here's what you need to know

The U.S. on Monday will lift pandemic travel restrictions that barred visitors in from nearly three dozen countries with vaccine and other requirements. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o7FEWx

Elon Musk faces a $15 billion tax bill, which is likely the real reason he's selling stock

Elon Musk faces a tax bill of over $15 billion in the coming months on stock options, making a sale of Tesla stock this year likely regardless of the Twitter vote. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wsCHnw

Dow futures are little changed after a record close on Friday

Stock futures idled in overnight trading after the major U.S. market indexes reached record highs Friday following a better-than-expected October jobs report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bOjUt0

Retailers hail lifting of travel ban, return of international tourists with hopes of sales rebound

Retailers and malls are eager for the international shoppers' return, but industry watchers warn it will take time for spending to reach pre-pandemic levels. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/304ieJG

Marvel's 'Eternals' tallies a $71 million opening at domestic box office

"Eternals" secured $71 million in ticket sales during its domestic debut, the fourth-highest opening of the pandemic. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bN3mlh

Hertz says Tesla's already started delivering cars even though Musk says there's no signed deal yet

Hertz declined to discuss details of the agreement but said the company remains "on plan" with its announcement to offer 100,000 Teslas by the end of 2022. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BEKnUD

FBI reportedly executes search warrant at the home of Project Veritas founder linked to an investigation into Biden daughter's stolen diary

The FBI on Saturday searched the home of James O'Keefe, the founder of conservative outfit Project Veritas, the New York Times reported. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qeu8vs

Elon Musk is using a Twitter poll to determine the future of 10% of his Tesla shares

Responding to criticism that he's avoided paying his fair share of taxes, the Tesla CEO said users could decide whether or not to hold or sell 10% of his stock. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YnbqGp

Berkshire's operating earnings pop 18% last quarter with Buffett's cash pile at record $149 billion

The conglomerate reported operating income $6.47 billion in the third quarter, rising 18% from $5.48 billion from the same quarter a year ago. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mPkP2P

Real-estate brokers brace for 'flood' of wealthy buyers from overseas as travel restrictions lift

Overseas real-estate buyers are expected to descend on the nation's luxury housing markets Monday, as U.S. lifts travel ban for vaccinated visitors. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BPztLV

House passes $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes transport, broadband and utility funding, sends it to Biden

The House approved the infrastructure bill as Democrats made progress on their broader social safety net and climate plan. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qr3z6r

Stocks could soar to new heights in week ahead — even though inflation data may come in hot

Stocks could take aim at new highs, even as investors face data that could show the highest year-over-year jump in consumer prices since 1990. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bL1IAF

Solana is up 17,000% this year—here's what to know before investing in the Ethereum competitor

As demand for Ethereum has surged, other projects have emerged in an attempt to compete. Among them is Solana. Here's what investors should know. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EMlJmU

Travel stocks rally, stay-at-home companies plunge as pandemic wanes and tourism rebounds

Pfizer said on Friday its Covid-19 pill could cut hospitalization risk or death by 89%, and the U.S. prepares to lift international travel bans Nov. 8. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mPfOHr

Rivian raises IPO price range and could now be worth up to $65 billion

Rivian plans to offer 135 million shares priced between $72 and $74, up from $57 to $62, it said in an updated securities filing on Friday. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3woNhM3

Peloton freezes hiring after it slashes its forecast and shares drop 35%

Peloton held an all-hands meeting on Friday and froze hiring across all departments, CNBC has learned. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o5xpdC

Peloton shares collapse 35% as momentum for its at-home fitness equipment slows

At least four Wall Street investment firms downgraded the stock following Peloton's dismal fiscal first-quarter financial report. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o44aYP

Barclays subpoenaed by U.S. Virgin Islands over connections to late sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein

News of the subpoenas came days after Barclays announced its CEO, Jes Staley, would quit following an investigation into his relationship with Epstein. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3wxIqZj

Pfizer board member Gottlieb says the Covid pandemic could be over in the U.S. by January

"These mandates that are going to be put in place by Jan. 4 really are coming on the tail end of this pandemic," said Gottlieb, who sits on Pfizer's board. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3qaP7Pt

‘COP26 is a failure’: Greta Thunberg says climate summit has turned into a PR event

Climate activist Greta Thunberg on Friday lambasted the COP26 climate summit for turning into a public relations exercise. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZULgf3

Energy crisis shows why the world needs to wean itself off fossil fuels, U.S.'s Granholm says

The U.S. energy secretary made her comments at the COP26 climate change conference. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/300ooKM

COP26 sharply criticized as the 'most exclusionary' climate summit ever

The meeting, which formally opened on Sunday, has been billed as humanity's last and best chance to prevent the worst of what the climate crisis has in store. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GMtXNA

The U.S. energy secretary has a message for OPEC: Boost oil supply so people don't get hurt this winter

Oil cartel OPEC and its allies have decided not to increasing supply despite U.S. pressure to cool the market. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3bG4GGG

Job creation roars back in October as payrolls rise by 531,000

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 450,000 in October, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3000uiI

Pfizer says its Covid pill with HIV drug cuts the risk of hospitalization or death by 89%

Pfizer said its Covid-19 pill, used with an HIV drug, cut the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% in high-risk adults who've been exposed to the virus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mKbdXc

UK minister tells Meta 'rebranding doesn't work,' vows to fast-track criminal sanctions for Big Tech execs

A top U.K. official promised to bring forward criminal sanctions for social media bosses under new laws tackling harmful content on the web. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3k7GaCV

Google-parent Alphabet has set up a new lab that will use A.I. to try to discover new drugs

Alphabet has launched a new drug discovery company called Isomorphic Labs that will be led by DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YjMLCD

The COP26 climate summit is drawing parallels to the disastrous Copenhagen meeting of 2009

"There are, of course, already parallels in that it is a cold, wet northern European city," Rehman said. "But there are also the more important comparisons." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EKSmRU

This 30-year-old visited every country in the world. Here's how he paid for it

Drew Binsky started out making $2,000 a month teaching English in South Korea. Now he's getting paid six-figures to travel around the world. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BMwCDs

Singapore's largest bank beats expectations with 31% jump in third-quarter profit

DBS reported a net profit of 1.7 billion Singapore dollars ($1.26 billion) — exceeding an average forecast of 1.57 billion Singapore dollars on Refinitiv.    from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3q3rngm

Chinese real estate developer Kaisa halts trading in Hong Kong, as debt concerns escalate

Chinese real estate developer Kaisa Group Holdings halted trading of its shares Friday after news it had missed a payment on a wealth management product. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3weRvpC

Here’s how much money you’d have if you invested $1,000 in Tesla 1, 5 and 10 years ago

Shares of Tesla are up more than 50% since the beginning of October, and the company has seen its market cap balloon to more than $1.1 trillion. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3o1vy9B

Can India achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2070? The road is long but not impossible

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2070 — two decades beyond the target set by COP26 organizers. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YiIiQD

He founded a multimillion-dollar start-up. Here's what this former investor looks for in a winning business idea

As a former start-up investor himself, Ula co-founder Nipun Mehra had a head start when it came to pitching for funding. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3H2ld6i

Australian stocks climb after S&P 500 notches another record closing high

The S&P 500 sailed to yet another record closing high overnight on Wall Street. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2YhfFTM

When Kevin O'Leary sees this resume red flag, 'I simply put it into the garbage'

When assessing a potential hire, but there's one red flag that Kevin O'Leary looks for before anything else: Candidates that are "bouncing all over the place." from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/2ZXb6Pn

Stock futures are on hold ahead of October jobs report

Investors are awaiting the release of October nonfarm payroll numbers Friday morning. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mLtHGT

S&P 500 rises slightly, heads for sixth straight day of gains

The S&P 500 is up 1.3% for the week, pushing the S&P 500's year-to-date return up to 24% as the benchmark enters a seasonally strong part of the year for markets. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3BK7zRp

OPEC+ agrees to stick to oil production plan, defying U.S. pressure

The group, known as OPEC+, will rollover its August program to gradually increase oil production by 400,000 barrels per day each month. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GKq7Vn

WHO warns that Europe is once again at the epicenter of the Covid pandemic

The region accounted for 59% of all cases globally and 48% of reported deaths last week from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3EIumii

Bank of England surprises markets by holding rates at record lows

Markets had been uncertain as to whether the Bank would set off on the path toward monetary policy normalization on Thursday or at its next meeting in mid-December. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3mLtSBG

Watch Governor Andrew Bailey speak after the Bank of England holds rates

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is giving a press conference after the bank's latest monetary policy decision. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3GPxgDE

Merck's Covid pill approved by UK regulator, a potential game-changer in fighting the pandemic

An antiviral pill found to be effective at treating Covid-19 has been approved by Britain's medicines regulator Thursday in a potentially game-changing way of treating the virus. from International: Top News And Analysis https://ift.tt/3nYIIUR