JPMorgan picks China stocks to buy now. Alibaba’s not on the list
Some big-name Chinese stocks are starting to emerge from a downbeat few quarters, making it them “timely buys” for the year ahead, JPMorgan analysts said.
Argentine President Milei warns economic shock unavoidable in maiden speech
Milei took office warning in his maiden speech that he had no alternative to a sharp, painful fiscal shock to fix the country’s worst economic crisis in decades.
Heavy fighting across Gaza as Israel presses ahead with renewed U.S. military and diplomatic support
Heavy fighting raged overnight and into Sunday across Gaza, including in the devastated north.
The ‘Dogs of the Dow’ finds blue chip stocks with big payouts. Here’s the list for 2024
The “Dogs of the Dow” strategy underperformed in 2023, but may enjoy a favorable environment next year.
Israel presses on with its Gaza offensive after U.S. veto derails Security Council efforts to halt war
The sale of nearly 14,000 rounds of tank ammunition was announced a day after the U.S. vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza.
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
China’s coast guard said on Sunday that a Japanese fishing boat and several patrol vessels intruded the previous day into waters around the tiny islands, called Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan.
Egyptians head to polls in election overshadowed by Gaza war
Egyptians head to the polls on Sunday for a presidential election in which Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is poised to win a third term in power as the country grapples with an economic crisis and a war on its border with Gaza.
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
Philippines accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels and a coast guard ship, while China said the Philippine vessel intentionally rammed its ship.
Baseball phenomenon Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million 10-year contract with Dodgers
The deal ends Ohtani’s six-season career with the Los Angeles Angels.
These are the most exciting travel destinations for 2024, according to National Geographic
In November, National Geographic released The Cool List for 2024 which named the 30 most exciting places to visit next year.
