Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell shares sink as UK regulator warns on charges
Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell saw their shares plunge after a U.K. regulator warned that it may intervene on fees and interest charges.
China vows to boost domestic demand in bid for 2024 recovery
China’s leaders vowed to boost domestic demand and tackle the country’s real estate crisis after a meeting that laid out economic priorities for the new year.
Fashion brand Zara pulls ad accused of Gaza insensitivity, says it regrets ‘misunderstanding’
Zara said “The Jacket” campaign was conceived and shot in September and was intended to showcase “craftmade garments in an artistic context.”
From the rough to the green: Investment in golf continues to grow
With uncertainty impacting many asset classes this year, CNBC has been looking at alternative ways to put your money to work. Karen Tso took to the tee and took a closer look at investing in the sport, which has grown from a popular pastime to a billio…
UK political rebellion threatens PM Rishi Sunak’s leadership ahead of crunch vote
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday is seeking to quell dissent among right-wing Tory rebels by pushing ahead with a vote on his controversial Rwanda bill.
Chinese property developer Country Garden reportedly set to avert yuan bond default
Country Garden may avoid a default on its yuan-denominated bonds after most holders of a local note agreed not to demand repayment this week, according to Bloomberg.
Yemen’s Houthi attacks Norwegian tanker after threat to target any Israel-bound ships
Yemen’s Houthi militants claimed an attack against a Norwegian tanker, days after the group pledged to target Israel-bound ships of any nationality.
Can Hamas actually be eliminated? This is what military and security analysts think
CNBC spoke to ten experts in counterterrorism, Middle Eastern history and security, and military operations for their perspectives.
Renault to sell 5% tranche of Nissan stake
Nissan said in a separate statement that the move was “in line with Nissan’s commitment to enhancing shareholder returns and capital efficiency”.
UK to probe Unilever’s environmental claims as part of greenwashing crackdown
The CMA had launched a wider probe in January, joining regulators across the United States and Europe as they crack down on potentially false environmental, social and governance-related (ESG) claims made by companies.
