Markets are hitting record highs. And economists like El-Erian and Krugman can’t shake off their fears
A fiery rally in tech stocks powered the Nasdaq 100 to a fresh record and helped the S&P 500 finish above the 5,000 mark for the first time ever last week.
HelloFresh shares dive 42% after meal kit giant warns on outlook
Analysts at UBS described HelloFresh’s outlook for 2024 as “far worse” than anticipated.
Novo Nordisk market cap surpasses Tesla on new obesity pill trial data
Wegovy obesity drug maker Novo Nordisk surpassed Tesla in market value Thursday after fresh early trial data showed positive results for its new experimental weight loss pill.
China is making it much easier for foreigners to use mobile pay
Foreign visitors to China can now spend up to $2,000 a year using the mobile app Alipay without having to register their ID, up from the previous limit of $500.
Former British PM Theresa May to stand down at next election
She is the latest member of the governing Conservative Party to signal their departure from frontline politics later this year.
Why this CEO seeks change when things are going well
When you become too comfortable in a job, it is time for a change, says Josh Krichefski, GroupM’s CEO for EMEA and the UK. Here’s why.
China doubles down on manufacturing, leaving real estate behind
China revealed this week it aims to spend more than a billion dollars to bolster manufacturing and domestic tech in a bid to remain globally competitive.
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. CEOs now more optimistic about economy
American CEOs are feeling a lot more optimistic about the economy.
Ukraine’s female soldiers are fighting on two fronts — against Russians, and sexism within their ranks
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said last October that almost 43,000 women are currently serving in the military, a 40% increase since 2021, before Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Majority of women have never asked for a raise. Here’s how to negotiate for a higher salary
More than half of women globally have never asked for a raise, according to a 2024 study by Indeed. Of those who asked, three in four received a pay increase.
