S.Korean stocks log sharpest weekly decline since Feb as chip shares dive
* KOSPI falls, foreigners net sellers * Korean won weakens against U.S. dollar * South Korea benchmark bond yield rises * For the midday report, […]
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Asian equities diverge from record-setting world stocks; dollar steady
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Asian shares again ignored record highs hit elsewhere in the world to fall on Friday, with declines in chip manufacturers weighing […]
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Credit Suisse proposes adding two risk experts to its board
FILE PHOTO: Switzerland’s national flag flies below a logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse at its headquarters at the Paradeplatz square in Zurich, July 31, […]
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China's port shutdown raises fears of closures worldwide
NEW YORK (BLOOMBERG) – A Covid-19 outbreak that has partially shut one of the world’s busiest container ports is heightening concerns that the rapid spread […]
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Life insurance sales in first half exceed pre-pandemic level
Singapore’s life insurance industry garnered $2.68 billion in weighted new business premiums for the first six months of this year, surpassing the same period in […]
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Salter Talks Reebok’s New Biz Model
Jamie Salter has made his active move at Authentic Brands Group — inking an up to 2.1 billion euro deal to buy Reebok from Adidas […]
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Airbnb warns of Delta impact on bookings, shares fall over 4%
(Reuters) – Airbnb Inc on Thursday warned of an adverse impact to its bookings due to the Delta variant of the coronavirus and a slowing […]
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Fox News Poll: High concern about crime and illegal immigration, two of Biden’s weak spots
Outnumbered: Biden polls poorly on economy, immigration and crime The ‘Outnumbered’ panel reacts to a new Fox News poll showing high disapproval ratings for President […]
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Pelosi rallies behind Newsom in California recall effort: 'We will defeat it'
California’s Newsom snaps in interview as recall effort heats up The Democrat governor ‘is in real trouble,’ recall activist Tom Del Beccaro says House Speaker […]
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EBay Brings Luxury Handbag Machines to N.Y., L.A.
Some residents of New York and Los Angeles may have noticed an intriguing sight Thursday, as eBay opened its first luxury handbag machines in the […]
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European Shares Set To Open On Soft Note
European stocks are seen opening lower on Friday as investors wait for U.S. jobs data due later in the day for an update on how […]
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Oil Futures Settle Lower As IEA Forecasts Drop In Energy Demand
Crude oil prices drifted lower on Thursday amid concerns about outlook for energy demand after a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) said oil […]
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2012 Rand Paul Pushed to Make Illegal What 2020 Rand Paul Did
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed this week that in February 2020, his wife purchased stock in a company that makes an anti-viral once thought to […]
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Covid 19 coronavirus: National and Greens sceptical of trial to allow home isolation for some travellers
From RNZ Hundreds of workers returning from overseas will soon be able to skip a stint in a MIQ hotel and isolate at home instead. […]
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CDC says over 90% of U.S. counties now meet its Covid guidelines for indoor masks
More than 90% of U.S. counties are now experiencing high or substantial rates of Covid transmission. The average number of daily shots tripled in Arkansas […]
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Census data release sets off nationwide redistricting battles
The Census Bureau on Thursday released the first district-level 2020 census results, setting off redistricting battles that could help determine whether Republicans or Democrats win […]
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David Cameron blurted out ‘Blitzkrieg’ to Angela Merkel: ‘Don’t mention the war!’
David Cameron’s lobbying record ‘a disgrace’ says McCoy We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding […]
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Insurers keep European stocks near record high; miners drag
(Reuters) -European shares held steady on Thursday, trading just below record highs as strong earnings from insurers and M&A activity in the UK helped offset […]
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COVID-19: Countries the CDC Doesn’t Want You to Visit
The emergence of the Delta variant of COVID-19 has thrown American rules for contact between people into chaos. Some states have “no mask mandates,” though […]
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Low wind speeds hurt profits at two of Europe's major energy firms
RWE's chief financial officer stresses need to have broad range of assets in place to cope with potential fluctuations related to weather conditions. Danish energy […]
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