Thousands of protesting farmers have France’s government in a bind
Pressure mounts on government to end crisis as farmers intensify protests and block traffic with…
Year: 2024
Novo Nordisk hits $500 billion in market value as it flags soaring demand for Wegovy, Ozempic
Novo Nordisk, Europe’s largest company by market capitalization, on Wednesday reported better-than-expected 2023 earnings.
Novo Nordisk hits $500 billion in market value as it flags soaring demand for Wegovy, Ozempic
Novo Nordisk, Europe’s largest company by market capitalization, on Wednesday reported better-than-expected 2023 earnings.
China comes just shy of Japan as the world’s largest car exporter
More than 70% of China’s car exports in 2023 were of gasoline-powered vehicles, according to…
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan hit with new 14-year jail sentence, a day after receiving 10-year term
His wife Bushra Bibi was also sentenced to a 14-year jail term for graft; the…
U.S.-China fentanyl talks get off to a ‘productive’ start, security advisor says
The U.S. and China had a “productive” first day of fentanyl talks, Jennifer Daskal, a…
Evergrande’s liquidation crisis won’t be China’s ‘Lehman moment,’ China Beige Book CEO says
A liquidation order to property giant China Evergrande this week deepened concerns about China’s struggling…
Evergrande’s liquidation crisis won’t be China’s ‘Lehman moment,’ China Beige Book’s CEO says
A liquidation order to property giant China Evergrande this week deepened concerns about China’s struggling…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 707
As the war enters its 707th day, these are the main developments.
Samsung Electronics’ operating profit falls 34.57% in the fourth quarter, in line with guidance
Samsung Electronics released its fourth-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.
Hunger is India’s ‘biggest problem’ — why one of the world’s largest food producers leaves millions hungry
Millions are still starving in one of world’s largest food producing giants.
Malaysia prepares for ‘hands-on’ king as Johor Sultan takes the throne
Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar will be installed as the country’s 17th king under a unique…
Carnival reroutes cruises as Red Sea tensions rise
Carnival expects the rerouting to affect its adjusted earnings per share by 7 cents to…
Citadel’s Ken Griffin says the economy looks ‘pretty damn good right now’
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin believes the U.S. economy is in a better position than it…
Citadel’s Ken Griffin says the economy looks ‘pretty damn good right now’
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin believes the U.S. economy is in a better position than it…
IMF upgrades global growth forecast, citing U.S. resilience and policy support in China
The International Monetary Fund sees a reduced likelihood of a so-called hard landing, with inflation…
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts record $213 billion profit, boosted by tech stocks
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, was established in the 1990s to invest the…
