The 3 best European countries to buy a vacation home
There are three European countries that are “perennial favorites” for people to buy a vacation home, said Kate Everett-Allen at real estate firm Knight Frank.
EU leaders fail to agree on a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine and on renegotiation of EU budget
The financial package could not be endorsed by all 27 leaders, who earlier Thursday agreed to open membership negotiations with Ukraine.
China reports fastest industrial expansion in nearly 2 years; retail sales growth misses estimates
Economists are approaching this month’s China activity data with some caution, given a low base effect.
Looking for Christmas markets? A new cruise sails to 20 of France’s markets this winter
European Waterways’ new “Christmas Markets Cruise” sails across France’s Alsace-Lorraine region, with 20 Christmas markets in its seven-day itinerary.
Solar stocks had a tough year. But a fund manager loves one long-term play
It’s difficult to be bullish on them in the short term unless rates fall quickly, “which is not our current view,” Steven Glass says, naming a longer-term play.
Hong Kong shares surge 2% to lead gains in Asia markets; China posts mixed economic data
China posted its biggest industrial output expansion since February 2022 in November, though retail sales growth underwhelmed expectations
CNBC Daily Open: The rally continues but the pace slows
U.S. markets extended their rally spurred by a dovish Fed. Bu the pace slowed because Big Tech saw losses.
Goldman added these stocks to its ‘conviction’ lists — giving one big global tech name 100% upside
Called the “Conviction List – Directors’ Cut,” the lists encompass the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Amazon courts sellers at China summit as Temu and Shein gain momentum
Amazon hosted a summit for sellers based in China this week and announced a new “innovation center” in Shenzhen
Dow ticks lower after hitting fresh all-time high, Nasdaq-100 heads for record close: Live updates
The major averages are headed for their seventh straight positive week.




