The latest quarterly reports from major Chinese companies have highlighted the complexities of the local market, making it a challenging environment for stock pickers. According to Lorraine Tan, director of Asia equity research at Morningstar, the trend in the market shows a pattern of weakness reflecting macro trends, with cautious guidance being provided. This indicates
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The Islamic State group has taken responsibility for a horrifying knife attack that occurred in the city of Solingen, Germany. This attack resulted in the brutal killing of three individuals and left eight others wounded. While a teenager has been detained by the police in connection with the attack, the actual perpetrator remains at large.
The Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey is set to deliver a speech at the U.S. Federal Reserve’s central bank symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In his speech, Bailey will acknowledge the progress made in dampening inflation in the U.K. However, he will also highlight the need for continued restrictive monetary policy due to ongoing
Deutsche Bank has recently come to settlements with approximately 60% of the plaintiffs involved in a lengthy case regarding the German lender’s alleged underpayment for its acquisition of Postbank over a decade ago. The bank announced on Wednesday that agreements had been reached with more than 80 plaintiffs for a settlement of 31 euros per
The Asia-Pacific markets took a hit on Wednesday following the break in the U.S. winning streak, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite slipping after an eight-day run. The S&P 500 saw a 0.2% decline, while the Nasdaq Composite shed 0.33%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also dropped by 0.15%. The potential for the
The recent sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily has left many in shock and disbelief. Among the missing individuals are Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo. Both Bloomer and Morvillo were recognized figures within their respective industries, adding to the sense of tragedy
Last week, Wall Street experienced its best performance of 2024, with significant gains across major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The surge in stock prices brought the S&P 500 closer to its record high in July, signaling a strong recovery from the previous month’s rout. Additionally, the yield
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued to escalate on Saturday, with reports of missile attacks and drone shootdowns. The Russian assault on Ukraine persisted despite Ukrainian forces making advances into Russia’s Kursk border region. The State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported that a Russian missile hit the city of Sumy, causing a blaze that
Russia’s foreign ministry recently accused Ukraine of using Western rockets, likely U.S.-made HIMARS, to destroy a bridge over the Seym river in the Kursk region. Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry, claimed that volunteers trying to evacuate civilians were killed as a result of this attack. This incident marks the first time
The recent developments in the long-standing case against Deutsche Bank have brought to light a proposed settlement that has been met with harsh criticism. According to a lawyer representing the plaintiffs, the German lender’s offer has been described as a “late low ball” attempt to resolve the challenge over its acquisition of German retail banking