China’s fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says

Pictured here is a commercial residential property under construction on March 20, 2024 in Nanning, capital of southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Future publication | Future publication | Getty…

Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from Chinese store after Beijing’s “national security” concerns

Apple Inc. has removed social media services, including WhatsApp and Meta Platforms Inc.’s Threads, from its Chinese app store, responding to Beijing’s orders to close further loopholes in the country’s…

Iran activates air defense systems after reports of an explosion

Unlock the Publisher’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Iran activated air defense systems in several provinces, according to…

SKT partners with Aptos Labs, Brevan Howard and Microsoft to bring global institutional finance on-chain with Aptos Ascend From Investing.com

SEOUL, South Korea, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”) Today announced a collaboration with Aptos Labs, Howard letter, and Microsoft (NASDAQ:) to provide the global financial market…

As India heads to the polls, professionals name the 8 best stocks to buy

A growing population, strong levels of consumption and a resurgence in manufacturing activity have boosted the Indian economy over the past year – and market watchers are actively looking for…

Lawmakers Promote Measures to Bring More Alcohol to New York Movie Theaters: ‘Someone Should Be Able to Enjoy a Cocktail While Watching a Movie,’ Says Senator

New York would expand access to alcohol by allowing movie theaters to sell liquor and continuing to allow people to buy takeout cocktails from bars and restaurants under a series…

Netflix profits rise after crackdown on password sharing

Unlock the Publisher’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Netflix’s crackdown on password sharing helped the streaming service beat…

RegO presents innovative devices and app updates for testing LPG tanks and regulators from Investing.com

DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois., April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RegO, part of OPW and Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced the launch of its RegO Presto-Link™ integration of the device and the…

The White House ensures that “gas prices remain affordable”: Biden advisor

A customer fuels up at a Shell gas station in Hercules, California, U.S., Tuesday, May 23, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Joe Biden’s top economic…

NBA bans Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter for gambling – first of its kind in 70 years

The NBA has put its sneaker foot down on players’ sports betting. The league has banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life after he shared confidential information with bettors…