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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, two others convicted over Tiananmen vigil
HONG KONG — Hong Kong tycoon and prominent pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai and two others were convicted Thursday for their roles in last year’s banned Tiananmen candlelight vigil, amid a crackdown on dissent in…
WSJ News Exclusive | Russia-Ukraine Conflict Lies in the Bones of an 11th-Century Prince
In the 11th century, a prince called Yaroslav the Wise united principalities lying between the Baltic and Black seas, codifying laws and forming the first political state of the eastern Slavs. Both Russia and Ukraine claim him as a…
Companies raise over $12tn in ‘blockbuster’ year for global capital markets
Companies raised a record $12.1tn in 2021 by selling stock, issuing debt and inking new loans, as a torrent of central bank stimulus and the rapid recovery from the pandemic propelled many global markets higher. With a few days…
U.S. Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level in 52 Years
A strong economic recovery and persistent labor shortage pushed jobless claims to their lowest level in more than half a century last week, just 18 months after the pandemic prompted six million workers to file for unemployment in one…
U.S. futures point to mixed open as investors assess omicron variant
U.S. stock index futures indicated a muted start on Monday as markets reopen after the Christmas holidays and investors assess the spread of the omicron Covid-19 variant.Dow Jones futures pointed to a lower open by around 10 points on…
Market-Roiling Kishida Sticks to Japan’s ‘New Capitalism’
(Bloomberg) -- After roiling financial markets with comments on capital gains taxes and share buybacks, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returned to parliament -- and investors will be watching closely to see if he does it…
Roku’s Rising, but This Nasdaq Highflier Just Got Crushed | The Motley Fool
The stock market has done quite well this week, but Wall Street hit some turbulence on Wednesday morning. With conflicting readings on just how serious the omicron COVID-19 variant might become across the globe, investors…
Tesla stock volatile amid market swings, cybertruck delay, Dogecoin experiment
Tesla (TSLA) stock is mostly flat on Friday as of midday trading amid a volatile week for the electric vehicle giant and the wider market.Tesla shares closed more than 6% lower on Thursday amid an overall market-sell off with tech and…
Tonga Volcanic Eruption, Tsunami Causes Significant Damage
WELLINGTON, New Zealand—Tonga’s main island has sustained significant damage from a volcanic eruption and tsunami, New Zealand’s leader said, promising rapid aid for a Pacific archipelago that remains largely cut off from the world a day…
Tucker Carlson: Hillary Clinton isn’t old news, she may be the future for Democrats
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I’m not trying to be cruel this Wednesday, just reading the numbers: Joe Biden is the most unpopular president that the United States has had in a very long time. Voters dislike Kamala Harris…